Exam 1: Child Care Facility Rules and
Regulations
List ways child care laws protect children - correct answer-1. Growth & development are
monitored
2. Safety & security is ensured
3. Health & nutrition needs are met
List ways child care laws protect familes - correct answer-1. Know their child care program
meets state standards
2. Know staff in a licensed facility will care for their child
List ways child care laws protect child care providers - correct answer-1. Specifies their
responsibilities as defined by law
2. Protects them from law suits when reporting suspected child abuse and/or neglect
Florida Law - correct answer-A bill passed by the Florida legislature that is signed by the
governor of Florida.
Rules - correct answer-Implement, interpret, and describe laws found in The Florida Statute
Ordinance - correct answer-A piece of legislation that is passed as the local level
Regulation - correct answer-A law, rule, ordinance or other order prescribed by authority,
especially to regulate conduct.
The Florida Statutes (F.S.) - correct answer-A permanent collection of the states laws.
Florida Laws related to child care in The Florida Statutes - correct answer-Chapter 39 -
Procedures relating to children
Chapter 119 - Public records
Chapter 316 - Transportation Safety
Chapter 381 - Public health
Chapter 402 - Health and human services
Chapter 409 - Social and economic assistance
Chapter 435 - Employment screening
s. 402.301 - 402.319, F.S. - correct answer-Establishes the statewide minimum standards for
the care and protection of children in child care facilities
Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) - correct answer-The official compilation of
administrative rules for the state of Florida.
Rules related to childcare in The Florida Administrative Code - correct answer-Chapter
65C-20 F.A.C. : (Family Day Care Homes, Large Family Child Care Homes)
Regulations
List ways child care laws protect children - correct answer-1. Growth & development are
monitored
2. Safety & security is ensured
3. Health & nutrition needs are met
List ways child care laws protect familes - correct answer-1. Know their child care program
meets state standards
2. Know staff in a licensed facility will care for their child
List ways child care laws protect child care providers - correct answer-1. Specifies their
responsibilities as defined by law
2. Protects them from law suits when reporting suspected child abuse and/or neglect
Florida Law - correct answer-A bill passed by the Florida legislature that is signed by the
governor of Florida.
Rules - correct answer-Implement, interpret, and describe laws found in The Florida Statute
Ordinance - correct answer-A piece of legislation that is passed as the local level
Regulation - correct answer-A law, rule, ordinance or other order prescribed by authority,
especially to regulate conduct.
The Florida Statutes (F.S.) - correct answer-A permanent collection of the states laws.
Florida Laws related to child care in The Florida Statutes - correct answer-Chapter 39 -
Procedures relating to children
Chapter 119 - Public records
Chapter 316 - Transportation Safety
Chapter 381 - Public health
Chapter 402 - Health and human services
Chapter 409 - Social and economic assistance
Chapter 435 - Employment screening
s. 402.301 - 402.319, F.S. - correct answer-Establishes the statewide minimum standards for
the care and protection of children in child care facilities
Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) - correct answer-The official compilation of
administrative rules for the state of Florida.
Rules related to childcare in The Florida Administrative Code - correct answer-Chapter
65C-20 F.A.C. : (Family Day Care Homes, Large Family Child Care Homes)
