DCF CHILD CARE 40 HOUR
CERTIFICATION- RULES AND
REGULATIONS (FLORIDA). EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027
Florida Law - ANS Bill passed and signed by FL legislators
Rules - ANS implement, interpret, and describe law
Ordinance - ANS local laws that only apply within jurisdiction
Regulation - ANS law, rule, or ordinance to regulate conduct
Florida Statutes - ANS permanent collection of the states laws, updated annually
Florida Administrative Code - ANS official compilation of administrative rules for the state of
Florida.
F.A.C
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,Rules developed by DCF
Office of Child Care Regulation and Background Screening - ANS licensing authority, regulates
licensed child care facilities in most counties in Florida
Local County Government Agencies - ANS Effect childcare through Zoning and Building, Septic
and Well, Etc...
City/Municipal Police Dept. - ANS Effect childcare through back ground checks and screenings
of child care providers
County, City, Municipal Fire Safety Inspector - ANS Effect childcare through annual fire safety
inspections
FL Department of Law Enforcement - ANS Effect childcare through background checks and
screening personnel
FL Department of Education - ANS Effect childcare through voluntary pre-kindergarten
programs
What do laws, and regulation agencies try to protect children from? - ANS Abuse, neglect,
injury and exploitation.
Local Licensing Agencies - ANS found in some counties, regulate and enforce rules and local
ordinances which must meet or exceed state standards.
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, How are statues organized? - ANS Titles, Chapters, Sections, Sun Sections, Paragraphs, Sub
Paragraphs, and Sub Sub Paragraphs
s.402.304 (2)(d)1.f., Florida Statutes
"section".chapter.section(subsection)(paragraph)subparagraph.subsubparagraph., FL Statutes
The statues that govern child care are found in which title? - ANS Title XXIX (29) of Public
Health
The statues that govern child care are found in which chapters? - ANS 402 Health and Human
Services
Summary of 402.26 (1) - ANS -parents are working outside of the home so childcare is
impartant for FL citizens economic well being. State needs to respond to citizen concerns and
the need to protect children's health and welfare
How does the state want to promote growth and stability of the child care industry? - ANS By
developing a regulatory framework and promoting the development of child care options
402.26(3) and 402.26(4)
Summary of 402.26(5) - ANS Accessibility of child care opportunities for children at risk,
economically disadvantaged and others traditionally disenfranchised from society.
Define disenfranchised - ANS deprive a person of a legal right or privilege.
Primary role of child care professional - ANS -keep children safe
-provide good nutrition and a healthy environment
-create a quality environment for learning
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CERTIFICATION- RULES AND
REGULATIONS (FLORIDA). EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027
Florida Law - ANS Bill passed and signed by FL legislators
Rules - ANS implement, interpret, and describe law
Ordinance - ANS local laws that only apply within jurisdiction
Regulation - ANS law, rule, or ordinance to regulate conduct
Florida Statutes - ANS permanent collection of the states laws, updated annually
Florida Administrative Code - ANS official compilation of administrative rules for the state of
Florida.
F.A.C
@2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED 1
,Rules developed by DCF
Office of Child Care Regulation and Background Screening - ANS licensing authority, regulates
licensed child care facilities in most counties in Florida
Local County Government Agencies - ANS Effect childcare through Zoning and Building, Septic
and Well, Etc...
City/Municipal Police Dept. - ANS Effect childcare through back ground checks and screenings
of child care providers
County, City, Municipal Fire Safety Inspector - ANS Effect childcare through annual fire safety
inspections
FL Department of Law Enforcement - ANS Effect childcare through background checks and
screening personnel
FL Department of Education - ANS Effect childcare through voluntary pre-kindergarten
programs
What do laws, and regulation agencies try to protect children from? - ANS Abuse, neglect,
injury and exploitation.
Local Licensing Agencies - ANS found in some counties, regulate and enforce rules and local
ordinances which must meet or exceed state standards.
@2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED 2
, How are statues organized? - ANS Titles, Chapters, Sections, Sun Sections, Paragraphs, Sub
Paragraphs, and Sub Sub Paragraphs
s.402.304 (2)(d)1.f., Florida Statutes
"section".chapter.section(subsection)(paragraph)subparagraph.subsubparagraph., FL Statutes
The statues that govern child care are found in which title? - ANS Title XXIX (29) of Public
Health
The statues that govern child care are found in which chapters? - ANS 402 Health and Human
Services
Summary of 402.26 (1) - ANS -parents are working outside of the home so childcare is
impartant for FL citizens economic well being. State needs to respond to citizen concerns and
the need to protect children's health and welfare
How does the state want to promote growth and stability of the child care industry? - ANS By
developing a regulatory framework and promoting the development of child care options
402.26(3) and 402.26(4)
Summary of 402.26(5) - ANS Accessibility of child care opportunities for children at risk,
economically disadvantaged and others traditionally disenfranchised from society.
Define disenfranchised - ANS deprive a person of a legal right or privilege.
Primary role of child care professional - ANS -keep children safe
-provide good nutrition and a healthy environment
-create a quality environment for learning
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