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Comprehensive information about the legislative intent, ordinances, and regulations related to child care in florida. It covers topics such as florida statutes, state laws, administrative code, and the role of the department of children and families (dcf) in regulating child care facilities. The document also discusses key concepts like the director's responsibilities, different types of child care (prolonged, school-age, drop-in, evening), programs exempt from licensure, the gold seal quality care program, and the involvement of federal and state laws, as well as state and local agencies in the child care industry. This information is crucial for individuals seeking to understand the legal and regulatory framework governing child care in florida, particularly those preparing for the dcf exam.
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Legislative intent, ordinance, and regulations - Correct Answer-The Florida Statues (F.S.) outline the legislative intent of the child care regulations. A regulation is a law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct. Florida statues, state laws, administrative code, and DCF - Correct Answer-Florida Law means a bill passed by the Florida Legislature, which includes the House and Senate, and signed by the governor by Florida. The permanent collection of these state laws is found in the Florida Statues. For child care regulations, the Department of Children and Families' Office of Child Care Regulation writes the rules. The Florida Administrative Code handbook was adopted to provide guidance and clarification in order for providers to implement the rules and regulations. Owner, director, and weekend childcare - Correct Answer-The director is the on site administrator or individual who has the primary responsibility for the day to day operation, supervision, and administration of a child care facility. Weekend childcare is open Saturday-Sunday. Prolonged Childcare, School Age Childcare, and childcare facility - Correct Answer-Prolonged child care allows care to be provided for 24 hours or longer for a child whose parent or guardian who works a shift of 24 hours or more. School Age Childcare like before and after school programs provide for children who are at least 5 years old and who are enrolled in and attend kindergarten or above. Drop in Childcare, Evening Childcare - Correct Answer-Drop in childcare is an arrangement where families occasionally leave their child for no more than four hours but remain on the premises. Evening childcare means child care provided during the evening hours 6:00 pm-7:00 am Programs exempt from licensure and religious exemption - Correct Answer-Some programs for children are considered exempt from licensure by the florida statues and florida administrative code. Religious exemption is a faith-based child care program that is an integral part of a church or parochial school may qualify for religious exemption from licensure. Gold seal quality care and local licensing agencies - Correct Answer-Gold seal quality care program recognizes child care facilities, large family child care homes, and family care homes that have been
accredited by an approved accrediting association. Under florida statues, a county whose licensing standards meet or exceed the minimum state standards may choose to act as a local licensing agency. Federal laws and state laws - Correct Answer-The federal laws are: American with disability act, IDEA, Child care and development fund reauthorization, and crib requirements. The state laws are: Safety belts and seat belt usage, school readiness program and voluntary pre-k program. State and local agencies - Correct Answer-State fire marshal, DCF background screening clearinghouse, Law enforcement, florida office of early learning, department of health and local county government agencies.