25. Child Safety

Question 1

Child Safety

Answer 1

~ child care personnel have an ethical and legal responsibility to report suspected child abuse and neglect
~ any acts or omissions that meet the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, F.S. or Chapter 827, F.S., will constitute a violation of the standards and an imposed sanction
~ failure to perform the duties of a mandatory reporter constitutes a violation of the standards
~ child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage children’s overall development
~ aggressive, demeaning, or intimidating interactions are strictly prohibited