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What is a regulation?
What is a regulation?
A law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct.
What does child care involve?
What does child care involve?
The care, protection, and supervision of a child for a period of less than 24 hours a day on a regular basis.
What are the main types of child care programs in Florida?
What are the main types of child care programs in Florida?
School-aged child care programs must be licensed prior to operation.
School-aged child care programs must be licensed prior to operation.
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What is Drop-in Child Care?
What is Drop-in Child Care?
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What is the definition of Evening Child Care?
What is the definition of Evening Child Care?
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What does access mean in the context of a child care program?
What does access mean in the context of a child care program?
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Which of the following programs are exempt from licensure?
Which of the following programs are exempt from licensure?
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What are the requirements for religious exemption?
What are the requirements for religious exemption?
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What does the term sanitize mean?
What does the term sanitize mean?
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What is the definition of Child Care Personnel?
What is the definition of Child Care Personnel?
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What is the gold seal quality care program?
What is the gold seal quality care program?
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Study Notes
Regulation
- Regulations are laws or rules established by authority to govern conduct.
Child Care
- Defined as the care, protection, and supervision of a child for less than 24 hours per day regularly.
Types of Child Care Programs in Florida
- Programs can be licensed, registered, or exempt from licensure.
- Main types include:
- Child care facilities
- Specialized child care for mildly ill children
- Family day care homes
- Large family child care homes
School-Aged Child Care Programs
- Must be licensed before operation and maintain licensing unless exempt.
Child Care for Mildly Ill Children
- Staffed with early childhood professionals and nurses.
- Provides a relaxed atmosphere with more opportunities for rest.
Drop-in Child Care
- Offered occasionally in facilities located in shopping malls or businesses.
- Limited to a maximum of 4 hours with parents on the premises.
Evening Child Care
- Available from 6 PM to 7 AM for parents with late-night work schedules.
Access to Child Care Programs
- Parents, guardians, and licensing authority must have access during operational hours.
Programs Exempt from Licensure
- Include public and non-public schools, school-age programs on school sites, instructional/tutorial programs, and others such as summer camps and religious programs.
Religious Exemption
- Faith-based child care programs require accreditation from organizations with health and safety standards.
Requirements for Religious Exemption
- Activities focused on teaching religious beliefs.
- Classes must be scheduled regularly and not exceed 2 hours.
- Programs must comply with health and safety standards and have pre-approved curriculums.
Owner
- Refers to the individual licensed to operate a child care facility.
Sanitize
- The process of eliminating or reducing organisms to a safe level.
Weekend Child Care
- Care provided from Friday 6 PM to Monday 6 AM.
Classroom/Designated Space
- A defined area for care and learning, free from outside distractions.
Stable Walls or Barriers
- Sturdy constructions that establish the boundaries of a classroom.
Child Care Personnel
- Encompasses all individuals working in a child care facility, including owners, operators, employees, and volunteers.
Department
- Refers to the Department of Children and Families overseeing child care regulations.
Direct Supervision
- Involves actively monitoring children in the same space and addressing their needs.
Foster Grandparents
- Volunteers who work with children with special needs, supervised under a federal program.
Gold Seal Quality Care Program
- Recognizes child care programs that achieve accreditation.
Gold Seal Accreditation Requirements
- Must meet accreditation standards without serious violations within the past two years, including:
- No Class I violations.
- No three or more Class II violations of the same standard.
- No repeated Class III violations without correction.
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This quiz covers the various regulations and types of child care programs available in Florida, including licensed, registered, and exempt options. Learn about specialized care for children and the requirements for operating school-aged child care programs.
