Module 3 - The Florida Administrative Code Flashcards
what chapter explains child care standards, covers all of the issues that impact licensing child care facilities in the state of florida?
chapter 65c-22
what 11 section sections does the chapter child care standard cover?
65c-22.001 general information
65c-22.0011 definitions
KEY POINT #1: what are the 3 main things that licensing focuses on?
1) health
2) safety
3) well-being of children
what kind of application is being described in 65C-22.001(1) Application?
the license being described is for a facility
will it result in a license for a child care provider or for a child care facility?
yes
what are the 7 subsection that covers information about the application process in 65C-22.001(1)?
1) where to get a license
2) how to apply for a license
3) the impact of criminal offenses
4) renewal applications
5) urban child care facilities
6) outdoor play areas
what section overs general license information?
65C-22.002(2)
what florida statute calls for parents and guardians to be notified if a facility changes ownership?
it is s.402.305(18), f.s. remember, all rules found in the florida administrative code are based on the florida statutes
in accordance with 65C-22.001(4), what florida statute establishes staff-to-children ratios?
s.402.305(4),f.s
what section explains that conditions must be observed in classrooms of one age group?
402.305(4)
based on 402.305(4) for children from birth through 1 years of age, how many staff must there for every 4 children?
1 staff
based on 402.305(4) for children 1 years of age to older, but under 2 years of age, how many staff must there be for every 6 children?
1 staff
based on 402.305(4) for children 2 years of age or older but under 3 years of age , how many staffs must there be for every 11 children?
1 staff
based on 402.305(4) for children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, how many staff must there be for every 15 children?
1 staff
based on 402.305(4) for children 4 years of age or older but under 5 years of age, how many staffs must there be for every 20 children?
1 staff
based on 402.305(4) for children 5 years of age or older, how many staff must there be for every 25 children?
1 staff
what section explains conditions must be observed in class rooms of mixed age ranges?
402.305(4)
based on 402.305(4) in group of mixed age ranges, where children under 1 years of age are included, how many staffs member shall be responsible for no more than 4 children of any age group?
1 staff
based on 402.305(4) in group of mixed age ranges, where children 1 years of age but under 2 years of age are included, how many staff members shall be responsible for no more than 6 children of any age group at all times?
1 staff
based on 402.305(4) when children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based upon what?
the age group with the largest number of children within the group
ACTIVITY 1 QUESTION #1: what is the minimum of caregivers for a scenario with 8 2- year-old?
1 caregiver
ACTIVITY 1 QUESTION #2: what is the minimum of caregivers for a scenario with 1 two-year-old, 8 three-year old, and 6 four-year-old?
1 caregiver
ACTIVITY 1 QUESTION #3: what is the minimum of caregivers for a scenario with 16 two-year-olds?
2 caregivers
ACTIVITY 1 QUESTION #4: what is the minimum of caregivers for a scenario with 6 infants?
2 caregivers
ACTIVITY 1 QUESTION #5: what is the minimum of caregivers for a scenario with 1 one-year-old and 24 school-age children?
5 caregivers
what are the 5 main points of 65c-22.001(5), supervision?
1) direct supervision is defined
2) nap supervision is defined
3) feeding supervision is defined
4) drugs or alcohol use is not permitted
5) there are additional supervision requirements during field trips and water activities
what are the 8 main points of 65C-22.001(6), transportation
1) a facility driver transporting children has to have a flordia drivers license
2) the driver must pass an annual medical exam
3) the driver must complete first aid and CPR training
4) facilities have to insure their vehicles according to s 316.615(4)
5) vehicles have to be inspected every year by a mechanic. the # of ppl in the vehicle can’t exceed the # of seat belts
6) staff-to-children ratios have to be met in vehicles
7) the driver must conduct a physical inspection&visual sweep the vehicle to ensure that no child in left on the vehicle
8) a second staff member must conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle. the transportation log must be signed by the diver&second staff member
why are transportation logs so prominently mentioned in 65C-22.001(6)?
to make sure no child is ever left behind in a vehicle or at location other than the facility
what could happen to a child left behind in a vehicle?
a hot vehicle could cause heat exhaustion, heat stroke, or death could occur. a child could leave the vehicle to look for a caregiver and become lost or abducted.
ACTIVITY 2 QUESTION#1: is it compliance or not compliance in addition to the # of staff required to meet staff-to-child ratio [f.s.402.305(4)] one additional adult must be present on all field trips away from the child care facility, for the purpose of safety, to assist, and to provide direct supervision
compliance
ACTIVITY 2 QUESTION#2: is it compliance or not compliance the maximum # of individuals transported in a vehicle may not exceed the manufacturer’s designated seating capacity or the # of factory installed seat belts
not in compliance
ACTIVITY 2 QUESTION#3: is it compliance or not compliance each child, when transporting must be in an individual factory-installed seat belt or federally-approved child safety restraint, unless the vehicle is excluded from this requirement by florida statute
not in compliance
ACTIVITY 2 QUESTION#4: is it compliance or not compliance when any vehicle is regularly used by a child care facility to provide transportation, the driver shall have current florida drivers license in accordance with ss.322.01-322.70 florida statute
not in compliance
ACTIVITY 2 QUESTION#5: is it compliance or not compliance a log shall be maintained for all children being transported in the vehicle. the log shall be restrained for a minimum of 4 months. the log shall include each child’s name,date,time of departure, and time of arrival, signature of driver and signature of a second staff member
not in compliance
ACTIVITY 2 QUESTION#6: is it compliance or not compliance upon arrival at the destination the driver of the vehicle and conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle
not in compliance
ACTIVITY 2 QUESTION#7: is it compliance or not compliance upon arrival at the destination a second staff member shall conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle and sign the log verifying that all children were accounted for all drivers log is complete
not in compliance
ACTIVITY 2 QUESTION#8: is it compliance or not compliance when any vehicle is regularly used by a child facility to provide transportation, the driver shall have a valid certificate of course completion for first aid training and infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures
in compliance
what section covers child discipline?
65C-22.001(8)
to determine appropriate methods of discipline and how to use them in a child care facility we must what?
read, understand, and follow the facility’s written discipline policies
accepted methods of discipline includes what 3 methods?
1) redirection
2) modeling
3) reminding
what are 7 methods that are prohibited methods of discipline
1) severe
2) humiliating
3) frightening
4) discipline associated with food
5) discipline associated with rest
6) discipline associated with toileting
7) spanking or any other for of physical punishment
True or False: children may not be denied active play as a consequence of misbehavior?
True
according to what section explains that every licensed child care facility must have a written discipline policy, and it must be available to the licensing authority at all times?
402.305(12)
what are 11 main point of 65C-22.002(1) general requirements?
1) the facility must be clean, in good repair, and free from health and safety hazards
2) no activity may take place on the premises during operating hours that presents a danger to children
3) must be free from fire hazards
4) adequate space must be provided from infants to engage in developmentally appropriate movement
5) animals must have current immunizations, be healthy and clean and kept away from food storage
6) all potentially harmful items must be labeled
7) harmful items shall either be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of children reach
8) no firearms or weapons present
9) no narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs present
10) smoking is prohibited
11) facility building must meet local building codes
what section states that room occupied by children must have and maintain lighting the equivalent of 20 foot candles at 3 feet from the floor?
65C-22.002(2)
what is a foot-candle, and how can we measure it?
a foot-candle measures the amount of light that actually falls on a surface, such as floor or table
a supermarket is lit to about how many foot-candles?
100 to 200
a home is lit at about how many foot-candles?
10-20
when should lighting be sufficient to visually observe and supervise children, including during nap time, to ensure their safety and well-being?
at all times
what is the main point or points made in 65C-22.002(3) indoor floor space?
the DCF requires either 20 or 35 square feet of usable floor space per child, depending on when the facility was first licensed.
in addition to the total facility minimum square footage per child what is the minimum of feet that each room that is routinely occupied children be per child?
20 or 35 square feet
what section explain a child care facility that held a valid license on October 1, 1992, must have a minimum of 20 square feet of usable indoor floor space for each child.
65C-22.002(3)
a child care facility that did not hold a valid license on October 1, 1992, and seeks regulatory approval to operate as a child care facility must have a minimum of what square feet of usable indoor floor space for each child?
35 square feet
ACTIVITY 3 QUESTION# 1: calculating indoor usable space for 8 two-year-old licensed after 10/1/1992
280 sq ft (8children x 35 sq ft per child= 280 sq ft)
ACTIVITY 3 QUESTION# 2: calculating indoor usable space for 6 infants licensed before 10/1/1992
120 sq ft (6 children x 20 sq ft per child=120 sq ft)
ACTIVITY 3 QUESTION#3 : calculating indoor usable space for 1 two-year-old, 8 three-year-olds, and 6 four-year-olds licensed after 10/1/1992
525 sq ft (15 children x 35 sq ft per child= 525 sq ft)
ACTIVITY 3 QUESTION#4 : calculating indoor usable space for 16 two-year-old licensed before 10/1/1992
320 (16 children x 20 sq ft=320 sq ft)
ACTIVITY 3 QUESTION#5 : calculating indoor usable space for 1 one-year-old and 24 school age children licensed before 10/1/1992
500 sq. ft (25 childrenx 20 sq. ft= 500sq ft)
ACTIVITY 3 QUESTION#6 : calculating indoor usable space for 16 two-year-old licensed after 10/1/1992
560 sq.ft (16 children x 35= 560 sq. ft)
ACTIVITY 3 QUESTION#7: calculating indoor usable space for 1 one-year-old and 24 school age children licensed after 10/1/1992
875 sq. ft (25 x 35 sq. ft=875 sq.ft)
ACTIVITY 3 QUESTION#8 : calculating indoor usable space for 1 two-year-old, 8 three-year-olds, and 6 four-year-olds licensed before 10/1/1992
300 sq. ft (15 children x 20 sq. ft= 300 sq. ft)