DCF- RULES AND REGULATIONS EXAM LATEST
CONTAINS 100+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|
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The Florida State Statutes - ANSWER: Made up by the individual laws which pass the
Legislature. Each year, new statutes
appear for the first time, some are
rewritten or amended, and some stay the
same. Statutes are written and proposed
by the Florida Senate and House of
Representatives. They are signed into law
by the governor.
The Florida Administrative Code - ANSWER: Rules created by the Florida Department
of Children and Families and enforced by Florida Department of Children and
Families and many other state and local agencies. Staff members of DCF write the
rules and regulations found in it.
The Americans with Disabilities Act - ANSWER: Was passed in 1990, prohibits
discrimination of people
who are handicapped or disabled. It calls for "reasonable accommodation" of the
needs of people who are handicapped or disabled.
ADA - ANSWER: Americans with Disabilities Act
How many titles does the Florida Statutes contain? - ANSWER: 48
Under what title is the statutes that govern child care? - ANSWER: 14 (XXIX)
How many chapters are the Florida State Statutes divided into - ANSWER: 1013
DCF Website? - ANSWER: www.myflorida.com/childcare
Role of a child care professional? - ANSWER: Keep children safe, provide good
nutrition and a healthy environment, and create an environment for learning.
What agencies work w/cc facilities to
improve the quality of child care in FL? - ANSWER: -Local Law Enforcement
-FDLE (Federal Dep. Law Enforcement)
-FBI
What kinds of records are checked during screening? (4) - ANSWER: Employment
history, local criminal records, fingerprints (state criminal records), and federal
criminal records (FBI)
The DCF main offices are located in... - ANSWER: Tallahassee
, What is "substantial compliance"? - ANSWER: The level of adherence which is
sufficient to safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of all children under care.
Older children need __ staff - ANSWER: less
Younger children need __ supervision - ANSWER: more
Confidentiality - ANSWER: Protecting private info. by making sure the public does not
have access to it.
Newsletters - ANSWER: informational documents that are distributed on a regular
basis to parents to
inform them of upcoming and past events.
Corners - ANSWER: Refers to areas of the childcare facility that has special info. and
products from activities w the children. Provide updates to parents on meals and
other activities.
Portfolios - ANSWER: collections of a child's activities and work. They are used to
share the interests and accomplishments of the child with the family. EX: closing
circle time folders
The best ways to discipline are... - ANSWER: -Redirecting
-Follow disciplinary policies of your center
-Take DCF online class
If a local licensing agency denied the application,
the applicant has__ days to file a written request for a hearing. - ANSWER: 15
The local licensing agency must hold that hearing
within__days of the applicant's request. - ANSWER: 30
If the denial stands, the applicant may __ to
the Department of Children and Families. The
Department of Children and Families' hearing must
be held as described by statute. - ANSWER: appeal
The DCF renews its approval __ - ANSWER: every year
Local licensing agencies must provide the
Department of Children and Families with data
about child care in its county___ - ANSWER: each year
If there is a change in ownership, is a new license required? - ANSWER: yes
Applicants must disclose their ___ to the DCF - ANSWER: social security
CONTAINS 100+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|
AGRADE
The Florida State Statutes - ANSWER: Made up by the individual laws which pass the
Legislature. Each year, new statutes
appear for the first time, some are
rewritten or amended, and some stay the
same. Statutes are written and proposed
by the Florida Senate and House of
Representatives. They are signed into law
by the governor.
The Florida Administrative Code - ANSWER: Rules created by the Florida Department
of Children and Families and enforced by Florida Department of Children and
Families and many other state and local agencies. Staff members of DCF write the
rules and regulations found in it.
The Americans with Disabilities Act - ANSWER: Was passed in 1990, prohibits
discrimination of people
who are handicapped or disabled. It calls for "reasonable accommodation" of the
needs of people who are handicapped or disabled.
ADA - ANSWER: Americans with Disabilities Act
How many titles does the Florida Statutes contain? - ANSWER: 48
Under what title is the statutes that govern child care? - ANSWER: 14 (XXIX)
How many chapters are the Florida State Statutes divided into - ANSWER: 1013
DCF Website? - ANSWER: www.myflorida.com/childcare
Role of a child care professional? - ANSWER: Keep children safe, provide good
nutrition and a healthy environment, and create an environment for learning.
What agencies work w/cc facilities to
improve the quality of child care in FL? - ANSWER: -Local Law Enforcement
-FDLE (Federal Dep. Law Enforcement)
-FBI
What kinds of records are checked during screening? (4) - ANSWER: Employment
history, local criminal records, fingerprints (state criminal records), and federal
criminal records (FBI)
The DCF main offices are located in... - ANSWER: Tallahassee
, What is "substantial compliance"? - ANSWER: The level of adherence which is
sufficient to safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of all children under care.
Older children need __ staff - ANSWER: less
Younger children need __ supervision - ANSWER: more
Confidentiality - ANSWER: Protecting private info. by making sure the public does not
have access to it.
Newsletters - ANSWER: informational documents that are distributed on a regular
basis to parents to
inform them of upcoming and past events.
Corners - ANSWER: Refers to areas of the childcare facility that has special info. and
products from activities w the children. Provide updates to parents on meals and
other activities.
Portfolios - ANSWER: collections of a child's activities and work. They are used to
share the interests and accomplishments of the child with the family. EX: closing
circle time folders
The best ways to discipline are... - ANSWER: -Redirecting
-Follow disciplinary policies of your center
-Take DCF online class
If a local licensing agency denied the application,
the applicant has__ days to file a written request for a hearing. - ANSWER: 15
The local licensing agency must hold that hearing
within__days of the applicant's request. - ANSWER: 30
If the denial stands, the applicant may __ to
the Department of Children and Families. The
Department of Children and Families' hearing must
be held as described by statute. - ANSWER: appeal
The DCF renews its approval __ - ANSWER: every year
Local licensing agencies must provide the
Department of Children and Families with data
about child care in its county___ - ANSWER: each year
If there is a change in ownership, is a new license required? - ANSWER: yes
Applicants must disclose their ___ to the DCF - ANSWER: social security
