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DCF EXAM-FLORIDA CHILD CARE LAWS AND RULES
| 2025 - 2026| REAL EXAM FROM WALL STREET PREP
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legislative intent intent to protect the health, safety, and well-being of children in establishments caring for them regulation a rule, or law to regulate conduct Florida Statues/ State Laws a bill passed by the Florida legislature , kept in the permanent collection (statue) The Florida Administrative Code where the permanent collection of these rules are found ordinance a local law enacted by a county and only applies within jurisdiction of that county Department of Children and Families (DCF) provides a spectrum of services to preserve and protect the well being of children and families owner person licensed to operate the child care facility weekend child care childcare provided between the hours of 6 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday director
on site administrator who has primary responsibility for day to day operation, supervision, and administration or a child care facility prolonged childcare childcare provided for 24 hours or longer childcare facility any child care center or child care arrangement that provides care for more than five children amd receives a form of payment school age childcare care for children at least five years old and enrolled in kindergarten drop in childcare care for no more than four hours, while parents remain on the premises evening child care child care provided during 6 pm to 7 am programs exempt from licensures public and non public schools, child care facilities, summer day and 24 hour camps, large family child care homes, vbs programs religious exemption faith based child care program that is an integral part of a church or parochial school that can qualify for religious exemption from licensure gold seal quality care recognition of child care facilities that have been accredited by an approved accrediting association
licensing inspections inspections by the department of local licensing agency during regular business hours to ensure compliance with the standards enrollment records provider should obtain enrollment information on the child care application for enrollment form or an equivalent from from the child's parent of guardian prior to accepting the child into the program, form must be kept on file ratios 0 - 12; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; mixed group w/ children under 1; attendance daily attendance must be recorded every time a child arrives and leaves facility supervision outdoor play area-caregivers must position themselves to be able to directly supervise and observe children naptime-for age groups including children two years old or older, staff must be within sight and hearing of all children evening- staff must remain awake at all times meal time- supervision must be appropriate for the child's age required needs; infants must be held for bottle feeding- no propped bottles; children must be individually fed school-age drop-off/pick up- staff must communicate a plan with parent or guardian and must stay with the child until the custody of the child has been accepted by authorized individual designated location pick up/ drop off- if a child is delivered to a child care program at a location off site by someone other than a parent of guardian , they become the responsibility of the program upon satisfaction of the agreements made for this off
water activity requirements infants- 1 caregiver per child 1 - 3 yrs- 1 caregiver per child 3 - 5yrs- 1 caregiver per 4 children 5yr and up- 1 caregiver per 10 children Driver requirements valid florida driver's license with the proper endorsement, an annual physical examination granting medical approval to drive, completed driver training, and a valid first aid and pediatric CPR certification transportation log name of child date and time of departure date and time of arrival signature fo the driver; or child care personnel in charge signature of second staff member or authorized personnel transportation vehicle/seatbelts children aged birth to 1 must be secured in a rear-facing car safety seat children aged 1-3 must be in a restraint device , such as a separate carrier or built-in child seat children aged 4 yrs must be in a restraint device such as a separate carrier, built in child seat, or child booster seat with appropriate seat belt children aged 5 yrs and older must be in seat belts if applicable , the vehicle must accommodate for the placement of a wheelchair or the child must be placed in a federally approved child restraint that is appropriate to the child's needs planned activities a variety of activities that promote development in the areas of emotional , social , intellectual, and physical growth activities that range from structured to unstructured opportunities to build emotionally secure relationships with caregivers outdoor play at least twice per day, weather permitting, and alternative activities in case of bad weather meals, snacks, and if appropriate for the ages of the children and the times they are in care
must be fenced or walled to prevent children from accessing hazards and dangerous spaces napping requirements children up to 1 year should be in a crib, playpen , or play yard with sides meeting the code of federal regulations, located away from blinds or drapes, linen used by one child can be changed every week, shared linen should be washed after every usage, minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around the individual napping or sleeping spaces restrooms 1 toilet and sink basin for 1-15 children and 1 extra toilet and basin for an additional 30 children fire safety/ emergency drills exit areas must not be blocked at any times and fire extinguishers must be properly installed, during drills notify families and provide updates about the emergency and meet the needs of all children food preparation area ventilation smooth, non absorbent food contact surfaces with no unsealed cracks or seams maintained food equipment stored in a sanitary manner out of the reach of children shielded lighting nonabsorbent and easily cleaned walls, floors, and floor coverings easily cleaned and replaceable ceilings a labeled separate hand washing station with hot running water at least 100 degrees farenheight that includes a sink, drainage, soap, trash can , and disposable towels or properly installed hand- drying machine leak-proof, non absorbent containers covered with tight fitting lids for all food waste, which must be stored inside the program and emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily food storage/safety/menus "special diet" food containers, which should be placed above the floor avoiding spills, food for infants should cut into 1/4 inch or smaller pieces and toddlers should be cut into 1/2 or smaller, meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week for families to see
dishwashing pre-rinsing or scraping washing rinsing sanitizing air drying infant feeding/ food handling formula and breastmilk should be served at body temperature, do not let milk sit out longer than 15 minutes do not serve food over 110 degrees handwashing/diapering wash hands when you arrive at program, before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting or diapering, before and after administering medication, before preparing food, after serving food, after handling animals, and after cleaning, when diapers, clothing, or linens become soiled or wet they must be changed immediately indoor equipment/outdoor a childcare program must make toys, equipment , and furnishings available that are developmentally appropriate and of a quantity to accommodate the children in care, all equipment , fences, and objects on the premises shall be free from sharp, broken, and jagged edges, and properly placed placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in one area. communicable diseases/isolation children in care must be observed daily for signs of communicable diseases, each child care program must have a designated isolation area for a child who becomes ill while in care first aid kit/ emergency #'s liquid soap and/or sanitizer adhesive bandages disposable, non porous gloves cotton balls or applicators sterile gauze pads or rolls adhesive tape
staff credentials/ director credential national early childhood credential birth through fie child care credential school age child care credential formal educational qualifications employment history recognition exemption, which is no longer issued by the department however is still accepted for licensing purposes be at least 21 have completed the 40 clock hour introductory training requirements have completed the department's special needs appropriate practices or a minimum of eight hours of inservice training focusing on serving children with disabilities have completed the department's understanding developmentally appropriate practices and school-age appropriate practices background screening criminal records both national and statewide sexual predator and sexual offender registry search child abuse and neglect history personnel records an employee application position and date of employment child abuse and neglect reporting requirements, signed annually copies of training information and credentials, as applicable first aid and cpr certificates as applicable background screening documents, provisional hire allowing an individual to be hired for a 45 day period while out-of-state records are being requested and awaiting clearance, applicant must be under supervision of a screened and trained staff member Class violation I,II,III I- an incident of noncompliance that is most serious in nature and may result in death or serious harm to a child ex. physical punishment
II- an incident of noncompliance that is less serious in nature than a class I ex. the bedding available was not sanitary and poses a threat to the health, safety, or well being of a child in care III- an incident of noncompliance and is the least serious in nature ex.documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training was not on file for staff disciplinary sanctions/ penalties imposing an administrative fine converting an annual license to provisional or probationary status denying, suspending or revoking a license fail by false statement, misrepresent, impersonate, or act in fraudulent means on an application for licensure or employment operate or attempt to operate a program without being licensed operate under a license that has been suspended revoked or terminated misrepresent by act or omission to be licensed make any misrepresentation by act or omission regarding licensure or operation of a child care program to a family member make any misrepresentation to a licensing authority or representative of a law enforcement agency Professional development plan A goal A list of the credentials and competencies for that job A list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities you already have A list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need but do not currently have. This list becomes your objectives for achieving your goal. A timeline for achieving each of your objectives A list of the barriers to achieving your objectives, and your plan for overcoming these barriers ethics the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) core values and a list of acceptable ethical behaviors
