Dcf Online Training Flashcards
Director
On-site administrator or individual who has the primary responsibility for the day-to-day operation, supervision, and administration of a child care facility
Weekend Child Care
Child care provided between the hours of 6 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday
Sanitize
The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level
Classroom
A space or room in which care is provided or classes are held, and where learning can take place uninterrupted by outside distractions
Stable Walls or Barriers
The boundaries that define a classroom space, which are constructed in a sturdy manner and anchored so they are stable and secure and do not pose a threat of falling over
Department
Means the Department of Children and Families
Direct Supervision
Actively watching and directing children's activities within the same space, and responding to the needs of each child while in care
Owner
The person who is licensed to operate the child care facility
Foster Grandparents
Directly supervised volunteers who participate in the federal program pursuant to 45 Code of Federal Regulations part 2552; they work with one or more children with special or exceptional needs in child care programs
Child Care Personnel
Includes all owners, operators, employees, and volunteers working in a child care facility
(1) Child Care Facilities(2) Specialized Child Care Mildly Ill Facilities(3) Family Day Care Homes(4) Large Family Child Care Homes
A child care program is either licensed, registered, or exempt from licensure. The main types of child care programs in Florida are: