CHILD CARE FACILITY RULES AND
REGULATIONS(DCF) (Actual 2025) QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be
one child care personnel for every ___children. -
<<<Answers>>4
For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age,
there must be one staff member for every ____children. -
<<<Answers>>6
For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age,
there must be one staff member for every_____children. -
<<<Answers>>11
65C-22.002 Indoor Floor Space - <<<Answers>>The
Department of Children requires either 20 or 35 square feet of
usable floor space per child, depending on when the facility
was first licensed.
In addition to the total facility minimum square footage per
child, each room that is routinely occupied by children must
also have a minimum of 20 square feet or 35 square feet.
The square foot requirement may be suspended during
specific times of the day.
, CHILD CARE FACILITY RULES AND
REGULATIONS(DCF) (Actual 2025) QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
65C-22.002 Outdoor Play Area - <<<Answers>>DCF
requires 45 square feet of safe area play area for 1/2 of the
facility's population over 1 year of age. "Safe" is defined.
Urban facilities are given permission to substitute.
Outdoor Space Requirements:
There shall be a minimum of ______square feet of usable,
safe, and sanitary outdoor play area per child, one (1) year of
age and older. - <<<Answers>>45
A minimum outside play area shall be provided for ______of
this identified population. - <<<Answers>>half
Outdoor Requirements - <<<Answers>>For the purpose of
childcare facilities who are providing care to school-age
children, a fence is not required around an outdoor play area if
all of the following conditions are met:
The children using the outdoor play area are in kindergarten
or above.
The staff-to-child ratio is exceeded by at least 1 staff member.
Certain traffic conditions are met.
, CHILD CARE FACILITY RULES AND
REGULATIONS(DCF) (Actual 2025) QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Written approval has been granted by the licensing authority.
Napping and Sleeping Space - <<<Answers>>The
Department of Children and Families requires that children
have a safe, clean, and comfortable place to rest as determined
by the rules in this code. There must be 18" maintained
between napping.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is mentioned in this
code. There is a short phrase to help us remember how to
reduce the risk of SIDS. What is it? What does the phrase
mean? - <<<Answers>>Back to Sleep---Babies who can't roll
over on their own must be placed on the their backs, not their
stomach to sleep.
Toilet and Bath Facilities - <<<Answers>>Potty chairs are not
considered toilets. There has to be at least one bath facility.
Handwashing soap is not considered a hazardous or toxic
substance, and can be placed within reach of children.
Fire Safety - <<<Answers>>All Drill logs should be
maintained for one year and contain specific information.
REGULATIONS(DCF) (Actual 2025) QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be
one child care personnel for every ___children. -
<<<Answers>>4
For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age,
there must be one staff member for every ____children. -
<<<Answers>>6
For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age,
there must be one staff member for every_____children. -
<<<Answers>>11
65C-22.002 Indoor Floor Space - <<<Answers>>The
Department of Children requires either 20 or 35 square feet of
usable floor space per child, depending on when the facility
was first licensed.
In addition to the total facility minimum square footage per
child, each room that is routinely occupied by children must
also have a minimum of 20 square feet or 35 square feet.
The square foot requirement may be suspended during
specific times of the day.
, CHILD CARE FACILITY RULES AND
REGULATIONS(DCF) (Actual 2025) QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
65C-22.002 Outdoor Play Area - <<<Answers>>DCF
requires 45 square feet of safe area play area for 1/2 of the
facility's population over 1 year of age. "Safe" is defined.
Urban facilities are given permission to substitute.
Outdoor Space Requirements:
There shall be a minimum of ______square feet of usable,
safe, and sanitary outdoor play area per child, one (1) year of
age and older. - <<<Answers>>45
A minimum outside play area shall be provided for ______of
this identified population. - <<<Answers>>half
Outdoor Requirements - <<<Answers>>For the purpose of
childcare facilities who are providing care to school-age
children, a fence is not required around an outdoor play area if
all of the following conditions are met:
The children using the outdoor play area are in kindergarten
or above.
The staff-to-child ratio is exceeded by at least 1 staff member.
Certain traffic conditions are met.
, CHILD CARE FACILITY RULES AND
REGULATIONS(DCF) (Actual 2025) QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Written approval has been granted by the licensing authority.
Napping and Sleeping Space - <<<Answers>>The
Department of Children and Families requires that children
have a safe, clean, and comfortable place to rest as determined
by the rules in this code. There must be 18" maintained
between napping.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is mentioned in this
code. There is a short phrase to help us remember how to
reduce the risk of SIDS. What is it? What does the phrase
mean? - <<<Answers>>Back to Sleep---Babies who can't roll
over on their own must be placed on the their backs, not their
stomach to sleep.
Toilet and Bath Facilities - <<<Answers>>Potty chairs are not
considered toilets. There has to be at least one bath facility.
Handwashing soap is not considered a hazardous or toxic
substance, and can be placed within reach of children.
Fire Safety - <<<Answers>>All Drill logs should be
maintained for one year and contain specific information.
