Module 1 - The Regulation of Child Care Facilities Flashcards
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How Does Does Laws Protect children?
1) Growth&development are monitored
2) Safety&Security=ensured
3) health&nutrition needs are met
How does laws protect family?
1) know their child care program meet state standard
2) know staff in a licensed facility will care for their child
How does laws protect child care providers?
1) specifies their responsibilities defined by law
2) protects them from lawsuits when reporting suspected child abuse and/or neglect
Why do child care providers follow laws?
Because they want to protect children and not because they fear legal consequences
What is the definition of Florida law?`
Bills that are passed by the Florida legislature that is signed by the governor of Florida.
Where are the permanent collection of Florida laws located?
In the Florida statues
What is the definition of rules?
implements, interpret and/or describe laws found in Florida statues.
Where are the permanent collection of Florida rules located?
In the Florida administrative Code
What is the definition of ordinance?
Local law enacted by a county or municipality and only applies within the jurisdiction of the particular county or city
What is the definition of regulation?
law, rule, ordinance, or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct.
What is the definition of Florida Statues (F.S)?
permanent collection of the state’s laws. they are updated annually by the laws that create, amend, transfer, or repeal statutory materials.
What and where are the Florida laws that are related to child care in the Florida Statues?
Ch. 39, f.s - procedures relating to children
ch 119 f.s - public records
ch. 316 f.s - transportation safety
ch 381 f.s - public health
ch 402 f.s - health and human services
ch 409 f.s - social&economic assistance
ch 435 f.s employment screening
What is the office of child care regulation and background screening?
licensing authority¤tly regulates licensed child care facilities, licensed family day care homes, licensed large family care homes, and licensed mildly ill facilities in most counties in Florida
What are the 3 things the office of child care regulation and background screening provide?
1) Consultation services
2) technical assistance
3) in service training to child care programs
What are the 5 counties that have adopted child care ordinance?
1) Broward
2) hillsborough
3) sarasota
4) palm beach
5) pinellas
what does regulate mean?
monitor, inspect, and enforce establish laws and rules
KEY POINT #1: What is the mission for the Florida department of children and families office of child care regulation and background screening?
ensure the healthy, safety, and well-being of the children of the state while in care through licensing and regulatory activities.
KEY POINT #1: What is the purpose of the Florida department of children and families office of child care regulation and background screening?
ensure that children are well cared for in a safe, healthy, positive, and educational environment by trained, qualified child care staff.
What are the 5 governmental organization that have an indirect role in the regulation of the child care facilities?
1) local county government agency
2) city/municipal police department or county sheriff’s office
3) county city or municipal certified fire safety inspector
4) Florida department of law enforcement (FDLE)
5) Florida department of education
What are the 4 main purpose for the local county government agency in child care facilities?
1) zoning&building codes (facility structure & location)
2) septic&well system
3) occupational license
4) some counties required family day care homes to be locally licensed
What is the purpose of city/municipal police department or county sheriff’s office in child care facilities?
local criminal history records checks
What are the 2 main purpose for the county, city or municipal certified fire safety inspector in child care facilities?
1) annual fire safety inspection is required for all facilities
2) must be in compliance with state fire marshal standards found in F.A.C.
What are the 2 main purpose for the Florida department of law enforcement (FDLE) in child care facilities?
1) child care personnel criminal history records checks
2) facilities are responsible for the screening of their child care personnel
What is main purpose for the Florida department of education in child care facilities?
For voluntary Pre-kindergarden (VPK) programs
