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)
ACTIVITY 3 QUESTION#9 : calculating indoor usable space for 6 infants licensed after 10/1/1992
210 sq. ft (6 children x 35 sq.ft=210 sq.ft)
ACTIVITY 3 QUESTION#10 : calculating indoor usable space for 8 two-year-olds licensed before 10/1/1992
160 sq. ft (8 children x 20 sq. ft=160 sq. ft)
what are the 3 main points made in 65C-22.002(4) outdoor play area?
1) the DCF requires a minimum of 45 sq.ft of safe outdoor play area per child for one-half of the facility’s population over 1 year of age
2) a safe outdoor play area is defined
3) urban facilities are given permission to substitute indoor play space for outdoor play space under certain conditions
ACTIVITY 4 QUESTION#1: calculating outdoor space for 1 two-year-old, 8 three-year-old, 6 four-year-old
675 sq.ft (15 children x 45 sq. ft=675 sq.ft)
ACTIVITY 4 QUESTION#2: calculating outdoor space for 16 four-year-olds
720 sq. ft (16 children x 45 sq.ft= 720 sq.ft)
ACTIVITY 4 QUESTION#3: calculating outdoor space for 1 one-year-old and 24 school-age children
1125 sq. ft (25 children x 45 sq. ft= 1125 sq.ft)
ACTIVITY 4 QUESTION#4: calculating outdoor space for 8 two-year-old
360 sq.ft (8 children x 45 sq.ft=360 sq. ft)
ACTIVITY 4 QUESTION#5: calculating outdoor space for 18 four-year-old
810 sq.ft (18 children x 45 sq. ft=810 sq.ft)
what are the main points of 65C-22.002(5), napping and sleeping space?
the DCF requires that children have a safe, clean, and comfortable place to rest as determined by the rules in this code
this subsection also addresses SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome. there is a short phrase to help us remember how to reduce the risk of SIDS. what is it? and what does it mean?
“back to sleep”
babies who can’t roll over on their own must be placed on their back, not their stomach, to sleep.
what are the 4 main points made in 65C-22.002(6), restrooms
1) the DCF requires that children have access to sanitary toilet facilities in a sufficient amount, based on the # of children under care
2) potty chairs are not considered toilets
3) there has to be at least one bath facility
4) running water,soap,trash receptacles, toilet paper, and disposable towel or hand drying machines shall be available
what are the 8 main points of 65C-22.002(7), fire and emergency safety?
1) facilities have to conform to standards set by the state fire marshal
2) facilities must be inspected annually and the report must be on file with the licensing authority
3) every facility must have at least one corded telephone and it can’t be locked or located at a pay station
4) fire extinguishers must be readily available and staff proficient in their use
5) range-top fire suppression systems are required if the facility chooses to shallow/deep fry food
6) facilities must conduct fire and emergency preparedness drills
7) a current attendance record must accompany staff out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation
8) operators shall develop a written emergency preparedness plan.
in accordance with 65C-22.002(7), fire safety and emergency safety, when shall drills be conducted?
during the facility’s operating year, fire drills shall be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
emergency preparedness drills shall be conducted when children are in care. each drill, excluding fire drills, outlined in the emergency preparedness plan must be practiced how many times per year? and may substitute for up to how many monthly fire drills?
1) emergency preparedness plan must be practiced one time per year
2) it may substitute for up to 3 monthly fire drills
in accordance with 65C-22.002(8), food preparation areas must include 8 of the following?
1) ventilation
2) smooth, nonabsorbent food contact surfaces
3) properly maintained and stored food equipment 4)shielded lighting
5) nonabsorbent/easily cleaned floor covering
6) easily cleanable/replaceable ceiling
7) a separate hand washing station as specified in the rule
8) leak proof, nonabsorbent containers with tight-fitting lids for food waste
in accordance with 65C-22.002(8), food preparation areas also covers in terms of sanitation 3 of the following?
1) sanitation requirements for staff working in food preparation areas
2) child safety aspects
3) cleanliness
Food storage is another important component of food safety. in accordance to what section, facilities that prepare food must have a designated space for food storage?
65C-22.002(9)
what are the 5 components in preparing food in a designated space for food storage?
1) food containers must be stored about the floor on clean surfaces and protected from splash contamination
2) food must be consumed or discarded on/before it expires
3) hazardous products must be stored separately from food
4) open packages of perishable food and leftovers must be covered/sealed, label with date, properly stored and discarded within 7 days
5) open package of dry goods must be covered/sealed, properly stored and discarded according to mfg. recommended date or when quality is compromised.
refrigerators and freezers that store food must have accurate thermometer to verify cold storage temperatures. refrigerators and freezers must be maintained at what temperature?
refrigerators must be maintained at
food may be frozen prior to the expiration date, but when thawed what shall you do?
label it with date and used or discard within 7 days
food has a limited amount of time it can be frozen. what happens if food is frozen too long?
it will experience degradation in quality and may pose health risk.
food must be labeled with what?
type and date frozen
what are the 6 main points of 65C-22.002(10), health and sanitation?
1) all buildings must have screens on open windows and doors
2) caregivers must wash hands in accordance with CDC guidelines after performing personal hygiene on themselves and other, and after other activities as outlined in rule
3) if a person’s hands cannot be washed because of injury, they can’t prepare food
4) children must have access to safe drinking water
5) if children sleep overnight at the facility, staff must make sure teeth gets brushed and hands and face get washed before bed
6) children can’t share toothbrushes, towels, and washcloths
what are the 4 main points of 65C-22.002(11), equipment and furnishings?
1) toys, equipment, and furnishing must be provided by the facility
2) they must be safe and sanitary
3) sufficient age-appropriate seating must be provided during meals
4) there are specific regulations for outdoor equipment, and these are in place to maintain safe conditions for play
when inspecting a playground for safety the 6 things you should make sure what?
1) equipment is anchored securely
2) equipment is clean and free of rust
3) equipment is free of insects, such as wasp nests underneath and anthills near legs
4) equipment is free of broken parts or jagged edges
5) soft surface under equipment is in good condition
6) there are no hazardous objects nearby, such as nails, broken glass, or empty cans
in accordance with 65C-22.003(1) definitions, does registering for courses constitute beginning training?
no. beginning raining means starting a course. this is accomplished by attending your first child care training instructor-based course or starting an online course, acquiring an educational exception, or completing a competency exam
all child care personnel must begin training within how many days of employment in the child care industry?
90 days
in accordance with 65C-22.003(2), what are the introductory child care training requirements for child care personnel?
child care personnel must take all part 1 courses (30 hours), 10 hours of any part 2 courses, and an early literacy and lang. development course
a provider may choose to complete the early literacy training as part of the part 2 requirement, if they take the following
one of the departments online courses and pass the corresponding competency exam or complete an early literacy college level course
training must be completed with how many months from the date training program? and how many months must be finished from the date of employment?
training program must be complete with 12 month and it must be finished within 15 months
in accordance with 65C-22.003(3), exemptions, what are the two ways to be exempt from introductory training?
exam or educational exemptions are available. butt there are no educational exemptions from the child care rules and regulations and the identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect course
according to 65C-22.003(4), how is training documented?
the DCF training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the departments training
what section outlines the minimum qualifications that child care professionals must have to teach DCF child care training courses?
65C-22.003(5)
why are there requirements for trainers?
the requirements ensure that introductory trainers have a minimum level of education and experience in early childhood education.
what section stipulates child care personnel annual in-service training requirements?
65C-22.003
what is in-service training?
training that is completed on an annual basis to improve knowledge about the child care profession
how many hours of annual in-service must be completed?
upon completion of part 1 and 2 introductory training requirements, all child care personnel must complete 10 hours of training annually
when must the hours be completed?
in-service training must be completed within states fiscal year, which is july 1-june 30
what section covers director credential requirements?
65C-22.003(8)
every child care facility is required to have what?
credentialed director
what are the two components of the director credential?
education and experience
does the director credential have to be renewed?
yes
what are the 6 main points of 65C-22.004(1), communicable disease control?
1) children need to have daily health checks to notice signs of disease
2) sick children or personnel should be first isolated then removed from the facility
3) the code describe signs of communicable disease
4) an isolation area needs to be furnished so it may be sanitized easily
5) isolated children must be within sight and hearing of caregivers
6) the health department needs to be notified of any outbreak
what is a communicable disease?
is one that can be transmitted from one person to another through direct or indirect contact
ACTIVITY 5: 8 examples of communicable disease
1) diphtheria
2) mumps
3) chicken pox
4) pink eye
5) meningitis
6) hepatitis
7) common cold
8) measles
65C-22.004(2) discusses first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and emergency procedures. if you were a DCF facility inspector, how would you determine if a facility was in compliance with this subsection?
the facility would have valid first aid and CPR certificates on file, a person on duty holding a valid certificates and a first aid kit that includes, at a minimum, the consents listed in the code
what accidents must be reported to the parent or guardian?
all of them
what do facilities have in place to help document an accident or injury?
a written accident/incident report and policies
what are the 6 main points of this part of 65C-22.004(3), medication?
1) facilities do not have to dispense medication
2) if a facility chooses to dispense medication, specific conditions must be met
3) prescription and non-prescription drugs may be given only with written permission
4) written directions from a label or prescription must be followed
5) known allergies to medication must be shared with staff and posted with stored medication
6) medicine should be inaccessible by children
what section stipulates that if a facility provides food to children in care, it shall provide nutritious meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to meet the daily nutritional needs to children?
65C-22.005(1)
what is the USDA Myplate?
it is used to determine what food groups to serve and serving sizes for children ages 2 and older.
if a facility chooses not to supply food, who is responsible for making certain the child receives nutritious food while at the facility?
arrangements must be made with the custodial parent or legal guardian to provide nutritional food for the child
if a facility supplies what are the 8 requirements the food must be in good condition and free from spoilage?
1) meant, poultry, fish, dairy products, and processed foods shall have been inspected under the USDA requirements
2) no raw milk or unpasteurized juice may be served without the written consent of the parent or legal guardian
3) no home-canned food or home grown eggs may be served
4) no recalled food products may be served
5) all raw fruits/vegetables shall be washed thoroughly before being served or cooked
6) hot foods shall be maintained at a temp of 135 degrees F or above, and cold foods shall be maintained at a temp. of 41 degree F
7) minimum internal temp of cooked/reheated food specified
8) food quality and safety must also be ensured if outsourced
what section provides regulations on the safe use of breast milk, formula and feeding infants?
65C-22.005(2)
what are the 3 regulations on the safe use of breast milk, formula, and feeding infants
1) heated bottles or food must be tested before feeding to ensure heat is evenly distributed and to prevent injury to children
2) bottled breast milk, infant bottles, and formula shall not be heated in a microwave oven
3) a bottle may be warmed only once; a warmed bottle may not be returned to the refrigerator or re-warmed
KEY POINT #2 True or False the florida administrative code describes the DCF rules relating to meeting the health and nutrition needs of children?
True
what section explains general requirements that state that facilities are required to maintain records that document compliance with florida statute 402.305 licensing standards, and rules found in chapter 65C-22?
65C-22.006(1)
when must these records be available for review by the licensing authority?
during the hours of operation
are copies of records acceptable for documentation?
yes
what are the 3 primary medical records required by 65C-22.006(2), children’s health requirements?
1) DH Form 3040, student health examination
2) DH form 680, florida certification of immunization
3) DH form 681, religious exemption from immunization
many child care providers do not refer to those forms by their official names. how might someone at a facility refer to them?
1) the gold form
2) the blue form
3) physical and short record
what children are not required to have these records on file at the facility?
school-age children who are enrolled in a public school
what are the 5 main points of 65C-22.006(3), enrollment information
1) facilities must use an enrollement form provided by the DCF or one that contains all of the information requirements contained by the DCF form
2) enrollment forms must be kept current and on file
3) no child can be released to anyone other than a custodial parent, guardian , or other person authorized in writing by the custodial parent
4) parents must receive a copy of the DCF brochure, know your child care center, or an equivalent
5) parents must receive a copy of the facility’s written disciplinary and food and nutrition policies
what section state personnel records shall be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel?
65C-22.006(4)
where is child care personnel defined?
section 402.302(3) F.S definitions.
what are the 12 child care personnel records that are required to be maintained at a facility?
1) employment application with employee statement
2) record of position and date of employment
3) child abuse & neglect reporting requirements, CF-FSP 5337
4) background screening and personnel file requirements, CF-FSP 5131
5) employment history
6) affidavit of good maral character, CF-FSP 1649A
7) training transcript
8) director/staff credentials
9) child care in-service training record, CF-FSP 5268
10) certifications
11) driver’s license (driver only)
12) driver’s physical exam record (driver only)
in accordance with 65C-22.006(5) other than medical, enrollment, and personnel records what are the 13 records that you should find on file at a child care facility?
1) diver’s log
2) parental permission forms for field trips and food activities/special occasions
3) disciplinary and food/nutrition policies
4) daily attendance
5) record of fire and emergency preparedness drills
6) documentation of first aid and CPR training
7) posted emergency telephone #
8) record of accidents and incidents
9) emergency evacuation and emergency preparedness plans
10) sample meal plan and daily menus
11) documentation of known food allergies
12) food acceptance log and caterer’s permit/license if applicable
13) well water system health safety records if applicable
KEY POINT# 3 True or false: the florida administrative code describes the DCF rules regarding the written documentation child care programs and providers must retain?
True
what section provides the hours that are considered evening child care?
65C-22.007(1)
evening care, as defined by statute, means child care provided during evening hours and may encompass the hours of what time?
6:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m
as specified in 65C-22.007(2), supervision, is it a requirement that staff remain awake at all times during evening child care?
yes
in accordance with 65C-22.007(3), what are the 3 exemptions that are in place for facilities that only provide evening child care?
1) outdoor play space is not required; however, an open area within the existing indoor floor space designated for play that promotes the development of gross motor skills must be available
2) credentialed staff are not required
3) credentialed director is not required
KEY POINT #4 True or False: the florida administrative code describes the DCF rules regarding the provision of evening child care?
True
what section defines school-age?
65C-22.008(1)
what is school-aged child
a child who is at least 5 years of age by September 1st of the beginning of the school year and who attends kindergarten through grade 5
according to 65C-22.008(2), what school-age child care programs are not required to be licensed?
programs that meet one of the criteria listed in 65C-2.002(2)(C) are not required to be licensed
what section provides school age child care standards, that also provides differences between child care facilities and school age programs?
65C-22.008(3)
what are the 4 requirements for an outdoor play space not to be fenced?
1) the children using outdoor play area are in kindergarten or above
2) the staff-child ratio is exceeded by at least 1 staff member
3) certain traffic conditions are met
4) written approval had been granted by the licensing authority
what are other differences between child care facilities and school aged programs?
student health records are not required to be maintained on file by the facility for school age children
what section provides child care personnel training requirements for school age child care programs?
65C-22.008(4)
in lieu of child growth and development and behavioral observation and screening, what training courses may child care personnel in school age programs complete?
DCF’s online courses- standard for quality after school programs and quality self assessment and improvement for after school programs OR specialized school age training provided by a national organization that includes evidence of competency or any of the other part 2 training courses development by the DCF
what section provides information on the gold seal quality care program?
65C-22.009
where can you get a listing of approved gold seal quality care program accrediting associations?
from the DCF website and from the facility licensing counselor or local licensing authority
active gold seal quality care association must re-apply every what amount of years?
every 5 years
if an association from the application is denied the what happens?
the accrediting association will be placed in an inactive state
can child care programs receive gold seal quality care designation from an inactive association?
no
what section provides enforcement definitions?
65C-22.010(1)
what is the definition of standards?
are requirements that must be met for licensure as a child care facility
what is the definition of violations?
are findings of noncompliance by the department or local licensing agency with a licensing standard
what are the 3 violations that are classified based on their potential to cause harm to children?
class 1 violation- most serious class 2 violation class 3 violation-least serious
what section provides disciplinary sanctions, or actions, that DCF may take for a violation or violations of licensing standard. enforcement of disciplinary sanctions is applied progressively for each standard violation?
65C-22.010(2)
the DCF takes into consideration the actions taken by a facility to correct the violation when what?
when determining the appropriate disciplinary sanction.
depending on the severity and nature of the violation, what are the 3 main disciplinary sanctions?
1) fines up to $500 per day for each violation
2) issuance of a formal warning letter to take administrative action
3) suspension, denial, or revocation of the license
