RNRF- CHILD CARE FACILITY RULES AND
REGULATION QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
GRADED A+ | NEW VERSION 2026
Which documents should childcare professional be familiar with? - ANSWERS -
Chapter 402, Florida Statutes
-Chapter 65C-22, Florida Administrative Code
-Facility handbook
-School-Age Child Care Licensing Handbook
-Child Care Facility Standard Classifications
The legislature established child care standards. The licensing standards
established by the department address: - ANSWERS -Physical Environment
(health, sanitation, safety, and physical surroundings)
-Children in care (health, nutrition, and development)
What is the mission of The Florida Department of Children and Families' Office of
Child Care Regulations? - ANSWERS -to ensure the health, safety, and well-
being of the children of the state while in care through licensing and regulatory
activities.
-The purpose of this program is to ensure that children are well cared for in a safe,
healthy, positive, and educational environment by trained, qualified child care
staff
,Where can you find permanent collection of state laws? - ANSWERS Florida
Statutes (F.S.)
Rules implement, interpret, and/or describe laws found in the Florida Statutes.
The permanent collection of these rules is found in the - ANSWERS Florida
Administrative Code
For childcare regulations, DCF office of child care regulation writes the rules and
adopted a______________as part of the Florida Administrative Code to provide
guidance and clarification in order for providers to implement the rules and
regulations. - ANSWERS Handbook
What is an ordinance? - ANSWERS local law enacted by a county or
municipality and only applies within the jurisdiction of the particular county or
city
Child Care Personnel (F.S.) - ANSWERS Includes all owners, operators,
employees, and volunteers working in a child care facility
Classroom/room/designated space (handbook) - ANSWERS a space or room in
which care is provided or classes are held, and where learning can take place
uninterrupted by outside distractions
Department (F.S.) - ANSWERS Means the Department of Children and Families
Direct Supervision (Handbook) - ANSWERS actively watching and directing
children's activities within the same space, and responding to the needs of each
child while in care
, Director (handbook) - ANSWERS On-site administrator or individual who has
the primary responsibility for the day to day operation, supervision, and
administration of a child care facility
Foster Grandparents (handbook) - ANSWERS directly supervised volunteers
who participate in the federal program pursuant to 45 code of Federal Regulations
part 2552; they work with one or more children with special or exceptional needs
in child care programs
Owner (F.S.) - ANSWERS The person who is licensed to operate the child care
facility
Sanitize (Handbook) - ANSWERS the process of destroying or reducing
organisms to a safe level
stable walls or barriers (handbook) - ANSWERS the boundaries that define a
classroom space, which are constructed in a sturdy manner and anchored so they
are stable and secure and do not pose a threat of falling over.
weekend child care (F.S.) - ANSWERS Child care provided between the hours of
6pm on Friday and 6am on Monday
Childcare in Florida is defined as - ANSWERS Care, protection, and supervision
of a child for a period of less than 24 hours/day on a regular basis, which
supplements parental care, enrichment and health supervision for the child, in
accordance with his/her individual needs and for which a payment, fee, or grant is
made for care
REGULATION QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
GRADED A+ | NEW VERSION 2026
Which documents should childcare professional be familiar with? - ANSWERS -
Chapter 402, Florida Statutes
-Chapter 65C-22, Florida Administrative Code
-Facility handbook
-School-Age Child Care Licensing Handbook
-Child Care Facility Standard Classifications
The legislature established child care standards. The licensing standards
established by the department address: - ANSWERS -Physical Environment
(health, sanitation, safety, and physical surroundings)
-Children in care (health, nutrition, and development)
What is the mission of The Florida Department of Children and Families' Office of
Child Care Regulations? - ANSWERS -to ensure the health, safety, and well-
being of the children of the state while in care through licensing and regulatory
activities.
-The purpose of this program is to ensure that children are well cared for in a safe,
healthy, positive, and educational environment by trained, qualified child care
staff
,Where can you find permanent collection of state laws? - ANSWERS Florida
Statutes (F.S.)
Rules implement, interpret, and/or describe laws found in the Florida Statutes.
The permanent collection of these rules is found in the - ANSWERS Florida
Administrative Code
For childcare regulations, DCF office of child care regulation writes the rules and
adopted a______________as part of the Florida Administrative Code to provide
guidance and clarification in order for providers to implement the rules and
regulations. - ANSWERS Handbook
What is an ordinance? - ANSWERS local law enacted by a county or
municipality and only applies within the jurisdiction of the particular county or
city
Child Care Personnel (F.S.) - ANSWERS Includes all owners, operators,
employees, and volunteers working in a child care facility
Classroom/room/designated space (handbook) - ANSWERS a space or room in
which care is provided or classes are held, and where learning can take place
uninterrupted by outside distractions
Department (F.S.) - ANSWERS Means the Department of Children and Families
Direct Supervision (Handbook) - ANSWERS actively watching and directing
children's activities within the same space, and responding to the needs of each
child while in care
, Director (handbook) - ANSWERS On-site administrator or individual who has
the primary responsibility for the day to day operation, supervision, and
administration of a child care facility
Foster Grandparents (handbook) - ANSWERS directly supervised volunteers
who participate in the federal program pursuant to 45 code of Federal Regulations
part 2552; they work with one or more children with special or exceptional needs
in child care programs
Owner (F.S.) - ANSWERS The person who is licensed to operate the child care
facility
Sanitize (Handbook) - ANSWERS the process of destroying or reducing
organisms to a safe level
stable walls or barriers (handbook) - ANSWERS the boundaries that define a
classroom space, which are constructed in a sturdy manner and anchored so they
are stable and secure and do not pose a threat of falling over.
weekend child care (F.S.) - ANSWERS Child care provided between the hours of
6pm on Friday and 6am on Monday
Childcare in Florida is defined as - ANSWERS Care, protection, and supervision
of a child for a period of less than 24 hours/day on a regular basis, which
supplements parental care, enrichment and health supervision for the child, in
accordance with his/her individual needs and for which a payment, fee, or grant is
made for care
