RNRF DCF EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.

RNRF DCF EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS. Legislative Intent The Florida Statutes (F.S.) outline the legislative intent of the child care regulations also supports the research, which indicates that children in quality early childhood education programs have better outcomes throughout their lives than children who are not in such programs The licensing standards established by the Department address the: Physical environment (health, sanitation, safety, and physical surroundings) Children in care (health, nutrition, and development) Rules and Regulations a law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct. Rules and regulations exist to protect the health and safety of children in out-of-home care. The Department of Children and Families' Office of Child Care Regulation he licensing authority and currently regulates licensed child care facilities, licensed family day care homes, licensed large family child care homes, and licensed mildly ill facilities in most counties in Florida Child care provided between the hours of 6 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday weekend child care Includes all owners, operators, employees, and volunteers working in a child care facility child care personnel Actively watching and directing children's activities within the same space, and responding to the needs of each child while in care direct supervision On-site administrator or individual who has the primary responsibility for the day-to-day operation, supervision, and administration of a child care facility director 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 foster grandparents A space or room in which care is provided or classes are held, and where learning can take place uninterrupted by outside distractions classroom/room/designated space 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 stable walls or barriers Means the Department of Children and Families department The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level sanitize The person who is licensed to operate the child care facility owner child care the care, protection, and supervision of a child for a period of less than 24 hours a day on a regular basis, which supplements parental care, enrichment, and health supervision for the child, in accordance with his or her individual needs and for which a payment, fee, or grant is made for care main types of child care programs in Florida are Child Care Facilities Specialized Child Care Mildly Ill Facilities Family Day Care Homes Large Family Child Care Homes school-age child care program specific program providing care before and after school or during school closures to school-age children exclusively. must be licensed prior to operation and for continued operation, unless the program demonstrates that it is exempt because it is located on a public/nonpublic school school site school-age child care program must follow Operated and staffed directly by that school or through a formal agreement Serving only the school-age children attending the school during the day Following the standards set forth by the Florida Building Code State Requirements for Public Educational Facilities Every child care program is licensed? every year What is the name of the DCF brochure on selecting a child care provider? Know your childcare facility Fines can be levied against a licensee that is out of compliance. true Including a child with special needs in your program makes a positive impact on the lives of many people? true child care for the midly ill the care of children with short-term illness or symptoms of illness or disability. Care is provided either as an exclusive service in a center specialized for this purpose or as a component of other child care services offered in a distinct part of a regularly licensed child care facility, for a period of less than 24 hours per day specialized child care facilities are licensed programs that provide child care for more than five mildly ill children unrelated to the operator, which receive a payment, fee, or grant for any of the children receiving care, wherever operated, and whether or not operated for profit. These programs were created by the Legislature in order to implement standards, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Health, specific to caring for mildly ill children, such as those with the flu drop in child care a child care arrangement where families occasionally leave their child for no more than four hours but remain on the premises, such as child care at a shopping mall. A communication system must be provided to the family to ensure they can return immediately to the child if necessary. evening child care child care provided during the evening hours, which are defined as 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. During evening child care, personnel must remain awake at all times. When children are awake, child care personnel must provide direct supervision. When children are sleeping, staff must be within sight and hearing of all children. While children are sleeping, there must be enough staff to meet the staff-to-child ratios within the building, on the same floor; and they must be available to respond, if needed. If a program only provides evening child care, they are not required to provide outdoor space. The program director is not required to have a Director Credential, nor do staff need to have staff credentials. access During the child care program's operational hours and the times the children are in care, the program must allow parents, guardians, and the licensing authority access to the program. A parent or guardian must have access to the child care program in person and by telephone. programs exempt from licensure Public and Non-Public Schools—School Day Programs for Children Grades Six and Above School-Age Programs That Meet Certain Criteria Instructional/Tutorial Programs Open Access Programs National Membership Organizations That Meet Certain Criteria Summer Day Camps and 24-hour Camps Vacation Bible Schools Transient Establishments (hotels, resorts, and similar establishments) Non-Custodial In Home Care Religious Exemption Pursuant To s. 402.316, F.S. public and non public schools- school day school programs for preschool-age children that are operated and staffed directly by the school and that meet age-appropriate standards as adopted by the State Board of Education are exempt from licensure. Also exempt are the integral programs offered by public schools for children under three years of age who are eligible for participation in the program under provisions of Public Law No. 94-142 or Public Law No. 99-457. These programs may only provide child care before or afterschool and during school holidays, such as a teacher planning day. programs fro children grades 6 and up These programs are not designated as Gold Seal Quality Care providers, and they provide child care exclusively for children in grades six and above school age programs that meet certain criteria If the program is located on a public or non-public school site, is operated directly by that school, and serves only school-age children who attend the school during the day, then it is exempt from licensure. The program may provide services during any out-of-school times, including before school, after school, on teacher planning days, holidays, and intercessions that occur during the school district's academic calendar year. They must follow standards set by the Florida Building Code State Requirements for Public Educational Facilities. instructional/tutorial programs Have a single instructional/tutorial purpose Is the only service they provide Cannot cater, serve, or prepare meals Instructional/tutorial session may not exceed two hours for one session or three hours for a session with multiple academic areas Instructional and tutorial programs cannot be designated as Gold Seal and cannot contract to deliver a School Readiness program. open access programs Operate for less than four hours per day, Including any out-of-school times, such as before school, after school, on teacher planning days, holidays, and intercessions that occur during the school district's official academic calendar year Do not Assume responsibility for supervision Provide transportation for field trips Serve or prepare any meals ` national membership organizations that meet certain criteria Recognized in at least ten states, Which are created for the purpose of providing activities that contribute to the development of good character/good sportsmanship Must comply with the association's purposes and procedures; Meet minimum standards; and Be in good standing for all of their before school, after school, and out-of-school programs Nonprofit membership organizations that are associated with national organizations must submit an annual attestation to the Department and comply with background screening requirements. summer day camps and 24 hour camps Recreational, educational, and other enrichment programs operated during summer vacations for children who are five years of age or older on or before September 1. Not inspected or regulated by the department, Are required to have all personnel screened through the background screening clearinghouse with a level 2 background screening and a signed child care attestation of good moral character exempt from licensure Other Exempt Child Care Programs Vacation Bible Schools Transient Programs Club/Recreational Facility Non-Custodial In-Home Care religious exemption For example, if a program is an integral part of a church or parochial school, religious exemption may be an option. To be considered an "integral" part of a church or parochial school, a child care program must submit a notarized statement from the pastor of the church that describes how the program is integral to the church/parochial school. Religious Exempt Accreditation Faith-based child care programs must be accredited by or members of organizations that have adopted and published accrediting standards for health, safety, and sanitation and Require their child care programs to comply with these and local standards. Must be required to meet the requirements in ss. 402.305 and 402.3055, F.S., Relating to background screening. faith based voluntary and mandatory licensure Some faith-based child care programs may choose to pursue voluntary licensure rather than religious exemption. Once licensed, though, a religious exempt program cannot withdraw from licensure. In other cases, faith-based child care programs that have been in operation since July 1, 1974 may be in a county or city that has state or local child care licensing requirements that mandate licensure. Gold Seal Quality Care Accrediting Recognizes child care facilities, large family child care homes, and family day care homes that have been accredited by an approved accrediting association Program must not have any of the following within the past two years: Class I violations Three or more Class II violations of the same licensing standard Citations for the same Class III violation three or more times and failed to correct the problem within the past year Local Licensing Agencies A county whose licensing standards meet or exceed the minimum state standards In Florida, the following counties are locally licensed: Broward