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Regulation |
A law rule ordinance or other order prescribed by authority especially to regulate conduct |
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Florida statutes |
A permanent collection of the states laes. They are updated annually by the laws that create amend transfer or repeal statutory material. Florida laws related to child care are found in several chapters of the Florida statute. Made up by the individual laws which were passed by legislatures |
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Chapters of Florida statutes |
Chap 39. Procedures relating to children 119. Public records 316. Transportation safety 381 public health 402 health and human services 435 employment screening |
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Florida administrative code |
Official compilation of administration rules for the state of Florida The Florida Dept if children and family services is directed to establish licensing standards |
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Florida dept of children and families office of child care regulation and background screening mission |
Ensure the health safety and well being of the children of the state while in care through licensing and regulatory activities. The purpose of the program is to insure that children' are well cared for in a safe healthy positive and educational environment by trained qualified child care staff |
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Chapter 402 |
Health and human services.
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402.26 |
Child care legislative intent Develop a regulatory framework and promote the development of child care options |
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Director 402.302 |
Operator of facility |
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Current secy if the dept of children and fanilies |
Mike carroll |
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402.305. Minimum staff credentials |
Facility that operates 8 hours or more/week. At least one staff member for every 20 children must have credentials. One of the child care personnel must have
A child development associate credential. Child care professional credential or equivalent credential determined by dcf |
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Ratio of staff |
Older the child less staff are needed |
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402.3055. Child care personnel requirements |
Licensing agency notifies the applicant in writing that the license has been denied and states why If dept of children and families rejects the applicant a hearing process is available If local licensing agency denied the application the applicant had 15 days to file a written request for a hearing Local agency must hold the hearing within em39 days
If denial stands applicant may appeal |
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402.308. Issuance of license |
Licensed annually If change of ownership a new license is requires |
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402.308. Issuance of license |
Licensed annually If change of ownership a new license is requires |
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Ratio of one age group 5 and older |
One every 25 |
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Mixed ratios Where children under 1 years of age are included |
One staff member shall be responsible for no more than 4 children of any age group at all tines |
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Groups of mixed age ranges Children 1 year of age but under two |
One staff member shall be responsible for no more than 6 |
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When children 2 years of age or older are in care |
Staff to children ratio shall be bars on the age group with the largest number of children. |
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65c-22.002 indoor floor space |
Facility that held license on oct 1 1992 must have a minimum of 20 sq ft of usable indoor floor space per child. Before oct 1 1992, must have minimum of 35 sq ft |
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Outdoor play space |
Minimum of 45 sq ft per child for one half of facility's population over 1 year of age |
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Training requirements |
40 hours 30 hours part 1 10 hours part 2 |
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Staff credentials |
29 children require credentialed staff - 1 39 - 1 42- 2 59-2 |
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Violations |
Class 1 violation - most serious Class11 violation Class 111 violation less seriously |
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402.309. Provisional license or regustration |
A provisional license may be issued if facility failed but must take corrective action within 6 months |
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Injunction |
A court order to stop someone from continuing an activity |
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402.317. Prolonged child care |
May provide 24 hour care for a child up to 72 hours in one 7 day period providing the parent provides a written notice from employer regarding 24 hour shifts are required |
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The FL adm code. |
65 reflects the rules and regulations of the dept of children and families. C designated division. 65c22 is chapter devoted to child care standards for child care facilities.
Licensing focuses on the health safety and well being of children |
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Ratios one age group Birth thru 1 year |
One staff member for every 4 children |
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Ratio of one age 1 year of age or older but under 2 years of age |
One staff for every 6 |
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Ratio of one age 2 yrs or older but under three |
One every 11 children |
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Ratio of one group 3 yrs of age or older |
One every 15 |
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Ratio of one group 4 yrs of age or older but under 5 |
One every 20 |
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Refrigerator temperature |
At or less than 41degrees |
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Refrigerator temperature |
At or less than 41degrees |
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Freezer temp |
0 degtees |
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Hot food temp |
135degrees |
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Hot food temp |
135degrees |
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Cold food temps |
41 or below |
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What children are not required to have immunization records at facility |
School age children |
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School age child |
5 by September 1st |
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What is the main reason for regulatory agencies in child care |
To protect floridas children |
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Florida dept of children and families |
They determine state rules pertaining to child care and enforces these rules by licensing and inspecting child care facility |
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Florida dept of children and families An agency that regulates child care |
They determine state rules pertaining to child care and enforces these rules by licensing and inspecting child care facility |
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Another agency that plays a role in regulating child care is |
Fire dept and inspectors. They conduct annual fire safety inspections |
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Another agency that plays a role in regulating child care |
County agencies and local licensing agencies |
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What does legislature recognize about child care in Florida? |
We need to develop a regulatory framework and promote the development of child care options. |
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What is child care |
Keep children safe. Provide good nutrition and healthy environment and create a quality environment for learning |
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What is a child care facility |
Owned by a licensed corporation |
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Fire and emergency preparedness requirements |
Must be inspected annually Fire extinguisher One corded telephone Fire drills monthly |
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What Dept of children and families must do in regards to licensing |
Establish licensing standards Address issues relating to heAlth sanitation physical surroundings health and nutrition and child Development Consider fire safety Adopt rules for licensing that enforce standards |
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The role of Americans with disability act |
Prohibits discrimination against people who are disabled |
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How can you apply knowledge of American with disability act to our daily work As a child care provider |
More tactile Consider every child an individual Do not stereotype Differentiate |
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Three resources to stay up to date on child care regulations |
Local licensing agencies The Florida Dept of children and families
The Florida legislature |
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4 groups we have ethicAl responsibility to |
Children - proved care and education Parents - communicate cooperate and collaborate Colleagues - establish a cooperative workplace and professional relationship Community and society - meet the diverse needs of families provide the best possible programs |
