RNRF DCF

Question 1

Hot foods must be kepT

Answer 1

at or above 135oF

Question 2

of credentialed staff = 1

Answer 2

20-39 children

Question 3

of credentialed staff = 2

Answer 3

40-59 children

Question 4

of credentialed staff = 3

Answer 4

60-79 children

Question 5

1 care giver with infants (birth to 1year)

Answer 5

4 children
ratio: 1:4

Question 6

1 care giver with 1 year old children

Answer 6

6 children
ratios: 1:6

Question 7

1 care giver with 2 year old children

Answer 7

11 children
1:11

Question 8

1 care giver with 3 year old children

Answer 8

15 children
1:15

Question 9

1 care giver with 4 year old children

Answer 9

20 children
ratio: 1:20

Question 10

1 care giver with 5 year olds or older

Answer 10

25 children
ratio: 1:25

Question 11

1 care giver with mixed age groups over 1 year old but under 2 years old

Answer 11

6 children
ratio: 1:6

Question 12

daily attendance records must be kept for how long at child care facilities?

Answer 12

minimum of 12 monthS

Question 13

Meal time

Answer 13

supervision must be appropriate for the child’s age and required needs; infants must be held for bottle feedings-no propped bottles; children must be individually fed; children must not be left in highchairs or feeding chairs other than during meal times; safety straps are required when in highchairs or feeding chairs to prevent falls

Question 14

Transportation Requirements:
Driver Requirements

Answer 14

Must have a valid Florida driver’s license with the proper endorsement
An annual physical examination granting medical approval to drive
A valid first aid and pediatric CPR certification

Must have the contact information for
the parent or guardian of each child
being transported
Emergency Care Plans, supplies, and
medication must be available

Question 15

Field Trips

Answer 15

Notify parents or guardians at least two days in advance
Include the date, time, and location of the field trip on the notification, which may be posted in the program or sent home individually

Obtain written permission for the child to participate, which may be a general permission slip to participate in all field trips or specific to each field trip

Ensure the lead caregiver of the trip has the contact information for each child participating

Question 16

Licensed Capacity

Answer 16

Maximum number of children that may be cared for in the program at one time.

Based on:
Indoor usable space
Outdoor square footage
Sewer/septic capacity
Number of toilets and wash bins

Question 17

Food Storage

Answer 17

To prevent bacteria growth:
Cold foods must be kept at or below 41oF
Hot foods must be kept at or above 135oF

Pay attention to expiration dates and storage of food

Question 18

Cold foods must be kept

Answer 18

at or below 41oF

Question 19

food cutting for infants

Answer 19

1/4 inch or smaller

Question 20

food cutting for toddlers

Answer 20

1/2 inch or smaller

Question 21

Dishwashing and Sanitization

Answer 21

Pre-rinsing or scraping
Washing
Rinsing
Sanitizing
Air Drying

Question 22

First Aid Kit

Answer 22

Liquid soap and/or hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present)
Adhesive bandages
Disposable, non-porous gloves
Cotton balls or applicators
Sterile gauze pads or rolls
Adhesive tape
Digital thermometer
Tweezers
Pre-moistened wipes
Scissors
Bottled water (for cleaning wounds or eyes)
A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures

call 911

Question 23

Student Health Records

Answer 23

Must obtain a current, complete, and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040 for each child in care, except for school-age children

Question 24

of credentialed staff = 0

Answer 24

0-19 children

Question 25

1 care giver with mixed aged groups under 1 years old

Answer 25

4 children
ratio: 1:4

Question 26

Evening

Answer 26

staff must remain awake at all times

Question 27

Water Activity Supervision Requirements

Answer 27

One person with a certified lifeguard certificate or equivalent present

Constant and active supervision must be maintained when any child is in or near the water

Caregivers must be within an
arm’s length providing “touch
supervision”

Question 28

Transportation Requirements: Transportation Log

Answer 28

Required to complete a transportation log every time children are transported

The transportation log must contain the following information:
Name of each child
Date and time of departure
Date and time of arrival
Signature of the driver; or child care personnel in charge, if walking
Signature of second staff member or authorized personnel

Question 29

Transportation Requirements:
Vehicle

Answer 29

Must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure it is in proper working order
Must comply with the insurance requirements found in the Florida Statutes

Number of individuals being transported may not exceed the manufacturer’s designated seating capacity
Each child being transported must be seated appropriately based on their age

Question 30

Child Discipline

Answer 30

Written child discipline and expulsion policy outlining how discipline will be handled
Must be developmentally appropriate and support social-emotional and behavioral health promotion practices
Prohibited from spanking children or using any form of physical punishment
Children shall not be subjected to
discipline that is severe,
humiliating, or frightening.
Discipline shall not be associated
with food, rest, or toileting

Question 31

Indoor Space

Answer 31

Minimum of 35 square feet of usable indoor space for each child.
However, if the child care program held a license on October 1, 1992, it is required to have a minimum of 20 square feet of usable indoor space for each child

Question 32

Total Interior Space - Unusable Space =
Useable Indoor Floor Space

Answer 32

Interior Space (23 x 25) - Unusable Space (12 square feet + 3 square feet) = 560 square feet per classroom x 4 classrooms = 2,240 square feet useable indoor floor space

Question 33

Useable Indoor Floor Space / Square Foot per Child = Licensed Capacity

Answer 33

560 useable square feet indoor floor space/35 square feet per child = 16 children licensed capacity per classroom x 4 classrooms = maximum 64 children capacity for the program

Question 34

Restrooms and Bath Facilities

Answer 34

first 15 1:1
additional 30 2:2
for 30 infants 1:2

Question 35

Immunization Records

Answer 35

Must obtain a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680 for each child in care, except for school-age children

Question 36

Beginning Training

Answer 36

Within 90 days of employment in the child care industry, child care personnel must begin training and provide documentation to the child care program

Question 37

Part I Courses (30 Hours)

Answer 37

Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations (6 Hours)
Health, Safety, and Nutrition (8 Hours)
Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
(4 Hours)
Child Growth and Development (6 Hours)
Behavioral Observation and Screening (6 Hours)

Question 38

Part II Courses (10 Hours

Answer 38

Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 Hours)
OR
Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 Hours)
AND one of the following:
Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 Hours)
Preschool Appropriate Practices
(5 Hours)
School-Age Appropriate Practices (5 Hours)

Question 39

Additional Training Requirements

Answer 39

Early Literacy Training Requirements

Fire Extinguisher Training Requirements

Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training Requirements

Question 40

of credentialed staff = 4

Answer 40

80-99 children