DCF - Rules and Regulations.
What is the main purpose for regulatory agencies? Answer- They ensure health, safety and well-being of
children while in care with trained staff and specify policy, procedure and responsibility.
Name 3 agencies that play a role on regulating child care Answer- DCF
Florida Statutes
Florida Administrative Code
What is the purpose of DCF Answer- to determine state rules pertaining to child care and enforces these rules
by licensing and inspecting child care facilities.
What is the purpose of Florida Statutes? Answer- a permenant collection of the state's laws and establishes
state laws in reference to child care
What is the purpose of the Florida Administrative Code? Answer- the official compilation of administrative
rules for the satate of Florida and establishes licensing standards
What is the purpose of the Americans With Disabilities Act? Answer- 1 .Prohibits discrimination of people who
are handicapped or disabled.
2. Promotes community integration
3. Provide related services and support services that are required to assist a child to benefit from special
education
What 4 aspects of child care in Florida does the Legislature recognize? Answer- 1. Child care is important to
Florida's economic well-being.
2. Citizen's needs should be addressed as they enter child care
, 3. Parent's need for quality care
4. Profession is to keep children safe, healthy and educated.
What is child care? Answer- The care, protection and supervision of a child for a period less than 24 hours a
day on a regular basis
Where can you find information about rules and regulations about child care in Florida? Answer- DCF website:
www.myflorida.com/childcare/training
What is a Florida Law? Answer- a bill passed by the Florida legislature that is signed by the governor of FLorida
Rules Answer- implement, interpret and describe laws found in the Florida Statutes.
Ordinance Answer- a piece of legislation that is passed at the local level.
Regulation Answer- a law rule ordinance or other order prescribes by authority, especially to regulate conduct.
What is the purpose of the Office of Child Care and Background Screening? Answer- administers the
registration of family day care homes not required to be licensed and consultation services, technical assistance
and in-service training to child care programs.
Legislation Answer- document that is discussed or voted on by the State Legislature or Federal House and
Senate.
Regulatory Agency Answer- A government body responsible for directing and enforcing activities according to
rule or statute.
State Law Answer- bill that has been passed by the State House and Senate and approved by the Governor
What is the main purpose for regulatory agencies? Answer- They ensure health, safety and well-being of
children while in care with trained staff and specify policy, procedure and responsibility.
Name 3 agencies that play a role on regulating child care Answer- DCF
Florida Statutes
Florida Administrative Code
What is the purpose of DCF Answer- to determine state rules pertaining to child care and enforces these rules
by licensing and inspecting child care facilities.
What is the purpose of Florida Statutes? Answer- a permenant collection of the state's laws and establishes
state laws in reference to child care
What is the purpose of the Florida Administrative Code? Answer- the official compilation of administrative
rules for the satate of Florida and establishes licensing standards
What is the purpose of the Americans With Disabilities Act? Answer- 1 .Prohibits discrimination of people who
are handicapped or disabled.
2. Promotes community integration
3. Provide related services and support services that are required to assist a child to benefit from special
education
What 4 aspects of child care in Florida does the Legislature recognize? Answer- 1. Child care is important to
Florida's economic well-being.
2. Citizen's needs should be addressed as they enter child care
, 3. Parent's need for quality care
4. Profession is to keep children safe, healthy and educated.
What is child care? Answer- The care, protection and supervision of a child for a period less than 24 hours a
day on a regular basis
Where can you find information about rules and regulations about child care in Florida? Answer- DCF website:
www.myflorida.com/childcare/training
What is a Florida Law? Answer- a bill passed by the Florida legislature that is signed by the governor of FLorida
Rules Answer- implement, interpret and describe laws found in the Florida Statutes.
Ordinance Answer- a piece of legislation that is passed at the local level.
Regulation Answer- a law rule ordinance or other order prescribes by authority, especially to regulate conduct.
What is the purpose of the Office of Child Care and Background Screening? Answer- administers the
registration of family day care homes not required to be licensed and consultation services, technical assistance
and in-service training to child care programs.
Legislation Answer- document that is discussed or voted on by the State Legislature or Federal House and
Senate.
Regulatory Agency Answer- A government body responsible for directing and enforcing activities according to
rule or statute.
State Law Answer- bill that has been passed by the State House and Senate and approved by the Governor
