Rules and Regulations for Facilities Module 1 The

Rules and Regulations for Facilities Module 1: The Child Care Professional and the Law 1 Updated 03/02/09

Key Point It is very important for all child care providers to _____, and ______ the laws that govern _____ in the State of Florida. Child care laws, rules, and regulations are in place to protect children, families, and child care professionals. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 2

Websites to Help You Keep Current • Dept of Children & Families: • Florida Statutes: • Florida Administrative Code: • Americans with Disabilities Act: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations

Key Point ____, rules and regulations relating to child care exist in Florida to ___________ from abuse, neglect, injury, and exploitation. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 4

Name that Agency! Match these agencies with the correct description on the next two slides. A. The Florida Department of Children and Families. B. Local Fire Departments; Private Investigators C. Local county health department. D. Local licensing agencies. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 5

1. ___ This agency inspects child care facilities and educates child care professionals about minimizing fires and other threats to safety. 2. ___ This agency is responsible for making sure child care facilities are inspected. 3. ___ This agency determines ordinances pertaining to public health and inspects child care facilities to enforce these ordinances. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations

4. ___ This agency determines state rules pertaining to child care and to enforce these rules by licensing and inspecting child care facilities. 5. ___ This agency establishes, regulates, and enforces rules and local ordinances, which must meet or exceed state standards. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations

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Florida State Statutes • The Florida Department of ____ and _____, local licensing agencies, county health departments, county fire departments and many other agencies, organizations, and entities work together to establish laws, rules and regulations which ______ the children of Florida. • The Florida Department of Children and Families’ role is to put into place rules and regulations which uphold the ________ and the legislative intent of those statutes. They also _____ laws, rules and regulations. They do all of this to ______ Florida’s children. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 9

Key Point The Florida Department of Children and Families Child Care Program’s mission is to “ensure the _____, _______, and well-being of the children of the state while in care through licensing and regulatory activities. The purpose of this program is to ensure that children are ______ cared for in a ____, healthy, ______, and ________ environment by trained, qualified child care staff. ” Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 10

The Child Care Professional and the Law The _______________ are made up by the individual laws which pass the Legislature. Each year, new statutes appear for the first time, some are rewritten or amended, and some stay the same. _______ are written and proposed by the Florida Senate and House of Representatives. They are signed into ____ by the governor. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 11

The Child Care Professional and the Law The ________________ is made up of the rules that are created by the Florida Department of Children and Families and enforced by the Florida Department of Children and Families and many other state and local agencies. Rules and regulations are based on the Florida Statutes. The Florida Department of Children and Families _______ many aspects of child care in the state, and its staff members write the rules and regulations that appear in the Florida ________. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 12

The Child Care Professional and the Law The_________________, passed in 1990, prohibits discrimination of people who are handicapped or disabled. It calls for “____________” of the needs of people who are handicapped or disabled. Its goals are to promote community integration by prohibiting discrimination based on disability; to create early intervention services for infants and toddlers (ages birth to 3 years) with special needs and their families; and to provide nondiscriminatory, multidisciplinary evaluation by qualified professionals. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 13

Key Point _______ with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Florida Statutes, and the Florida Administrative Code relating to child care may result in a ______, ______ or ______ license. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 14

Rules and Regulations for Facilities Module 2: The Florida Statutes 15 Updated 03/02/09

Introduction to the Florida Statutes… • The Florida Statutes contain _____, or topic areas. The statutes that govern child care found in Title XXIX (29), Public Health. • These 48 titles are divided into _______. The statutes we are interested in are found in Chapter 402, which is related to Health and Human Services. • All chapters are divided into _____, and each Section may have several ______. Sub-sections may have sub-sections. The sections we are interested in are found in Chapter 402, Section 26 through 319. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 16

402. 26 Child care; legislative intent. -For ____ who are disenfranchised, child care may present an opportunity to have basic needs fully met. The primary role of the child care professional is to: • Keep _______________ • Provide _______________________________ • Create _______________________________ Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 17

Key Point The child care provider _______ and _____ the role of parents and guardians and is the Florida Department of Children and Families’ partner to “protect the health, safety, and well-being of the children of the state and to promote their _____ and _______ development and care. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 18

402. 281 Gold Seal Quality Care program. - • _________ Quality Care designation is given to a child care program that is accredited by a nationally recognized association. • In addition to meeting the _________ of the accrediting association, in order to ____ and ________ a designation as a Gold Seal Quality Care provider, a child care facility must meet certain additional criteria. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 19

402. 302 Definitions. -Read 402. 302(12, 13, 14). Consider: A child care facility is owned by a licensed corporation, but it has hired a ______ who oversees day-today operations. The corporation has strong written policies which govern the director’s actions, and the director has to follow them by contract. Which one is considered the operator? Why do you feel this distinction is made in the statutes? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 20

402. 302 Definitions. -402. 302(15)What kinds of records are checked during a screening? • ___________ history • Statewide _______________ • Federal ________________ Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 21

Florida Statutes 402. 302(16) The word “Secretary” is used in Chapter 402, it refers to the Secretary of Children and Family Services Can anyone name this person? Where are the Secretary’s offices located? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 22

402. 302 Definitions. -402. 302(17) What reason or reasons do the statutes give for requiring substantial compliance to the law? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 23

402. 305 Licensing standards; child care facilities Part 1 – that DCF must: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations

402. 305(2) – addresses ______ 402. 305(3) – _____ staff credentials 402. 305(4) – staff to child ____ 402. 305(5, 6, 7) – ______ standards for the child care buildings 402. 305(8) – ______ 402. 305(9) – required ______ 402. 305(10) – ________ issues 402. 305(11) – _____ to facility by parents Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations

• • • Effective Communication with Parents Try to do most communication with families in a _______, ____________ Focus_________, not the person. Be ___________________. Be polite; __________ when another person is expressing an idea or concern. Talk slowly and ________ your words clearly. Avoid ___________, such as “uh”, “um”, “like”, “you know” and “you know what I mean/I’m saying”. Check for __________ or agreement. Use _______________ whenever necessary to communicate complex ideas Address people by their ___________. (Say, “Mrs. Smith, ” “Mr. Jones, “and “Dr. Johnson, ” for example. ) Always ask before you use a person’s first name. At the conclusion of a conversation or meeting, _____what you believe you heard the other person say. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 26

Effective Communication with Parents • _____ are informational documents that are distributed on a regular basis to parents to inform them of upcoming and past events. • _____ areas of the child care facility where special information and products from activities with children are shared with the parents. They can provide daily updates to parents on meals, learning activities, and events that happen at the center. • _____ are collections of a child's activities and work. They are used to share the interests and accomplishments of the child with the family. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 27

402. 305(12) child ______ 402. 305(13)_________ 402. 305(14) facilities in ______ 402. 305(15) _______ periods 402. 305(16) ________ care 402. 305(17) facility care for _______ 402. 305(18) _____ of ownership Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations

402. 3055 Child care personnel requirements. - • The licensing agency ____ the applicant, in____, that the license has been denied, and states why that decision was reached. • If the Department of Children and Families rejected the applicant, the applicant may request a _______ outlined by another statute. • If a local licensing agency denied the application, the applicant has __ days to file a written request for a hearing. • The local licensing agency must hold that _____ within ______days of the applicant’s request. • If the denial stands, the applicant may ______ to the Department of Children and Families. The Department of Children and Families’ hearing must be held as described by statute. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 29

• • • 402. 307 Approval of licensing agency. -- “Promulgation” means “______. ” This first subsection says that when the Department of Children and Families announces minimum state standards, each county in Florida has to provide it with a copy of its own minimum standards if they are different from the State’s. Each county also has to tell the Department of Children and Families how it plans to ____________. The Department of Children and Families will review local minimum standards. If they ___________ the Department of Children and Families’ standards, the Department of Children and Families will ______ a local licensing agency. The Department of Children and Families renews its approval _________. If the Department of Children and Families learns that the local licensing agency is not applying the Department of Children and Families’ minimum standards, it notifies the local county commission. Local licensing agencies must provide the Department of Children and Families with data about child care in its county ________. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 30

402. 308 Issuance of license. - • • Every child care program in Florida is licensed _______. If there is a __________, a new license is required. Applicants must disclose their __________ number to the Department of Children and Families. Programs undergo an __________ to determine that the State’s minimum standards are being met. the Department of Children and Families must _______ inspections, and if there are conflicts between inspectors, it must resolve them. If a ________ has been submitted and ___________ are met, a license will be issued. A license will not be issued to any facility that has a staff member who ___________ the screening process. A provisional license may be issued to a facility which is out of compliance but can complete corrective action within ____ months. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 31

402. 309 ______ License Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations

Key Point The Florida _____ determine elements the Department of Children and Families must use in writing rules that regard ______ child care facilities, personnel, and local licensing agencies in Florida. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 33

402. 310 • • Disciplinary actions; hearings upon denial, suspension, or revocation of license; administrative fines. -- _____ can be levied against a licensee that is out of compliance. A license can be converted to _______ for a period of up to 6 months, and the probation-status license can be suspended or revoked if corrective action is not taken. No probation-status license may be _______. DCF can deny, suspend, or revoke a license without placing it on probationstatus first. ____ of violation, ________ taken by the licensee, and previous violations are taken into consideration when determining disciplinary action. ____ establishes the grounds for revoking, suspending, or denying a license, or placing a license on probation-status, and __ establishes the system of imposing sanctions Disciplinary actions are _____ across the state and progressively more severe according to the nature of the violation. When administering disciplinary actions, the Department must follow the procedures outlined in Chapter 120 of the _________and _______________. Licensees have the right to ____ the action of the Department or Local Licensing Authority. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 34

402. 311 Inspection. -Where can you find out what kinds of things the Department of Children and Families might look for during an inspection? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 35

402. 312 License required; injunctive relief. -What is an injunction? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 36

Key Point The Florida Statutes determine the elements the Department of Children and Families must use in writing _________________ licensing. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 37

402. 3125 • ______ must be displayed • Any _____ of violation, an explanation, & corrective action must be displayed & remain posted for 1 year • DCF shall develop a ______ on selecting child care providers Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations

Know Your Child Care Facility Brochure which must be provided to the parents. May be obtained from: www. myflorida. com/childcare/ Available in English and Spanish Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 39

402. 315 Funding & License Fees Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations

Key Point The Florida Statutes determine the elements the Department of Children and Families must use in writing rules that govern _________________ ________. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 41

402. 318 Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations

FS 402. 319: Penalties If a person: • _____ about a child care program on an application • Operates, or attempts to operate, _____ a license • Operates, or attempts to operate, with a suspended, _____, or terminated license • Lies about being _______ • If a person lies to a parent or guardian, a licensing authority, or law enforcement about: – The _____ of children in care – The part of the home used for child care – _______ – Screening – Training That person has committed a ______ in the first degree. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 43

Key Point The Florida Statutes determine the elements the Department of Children and Families must use in writing rules that govern ________ child care providers and child care workers. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 44

Rules and Regulations for Facilities Module 3: The Americans with Disabilities Act 45 Updated 03/02/09

The Americans with Disabilities Act According to the EEOC Web site at ___________________, the ADA defines a disability as: • An individual with a disability is a person who: • Has a ____or ____impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; • Has a record of such an impairment; or • Is regarded as having such an impairment. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 46

Key Point The ____is a law that prohibits _______ against people who have a physical or mental impairment. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 47

The Americans with Disabilities Act • Prohibits _________in employment, public services, public accommodations and transportation. • Promotes _____________ by prohibiting discrimination based on disability. • Creates early intervention services for _____ and ________(ages birth to 3 years) with special needs and their families. • Provides a non-discriminatory, multidisciplinary ___________ by qualified professionals. • Provides related services, including ________ and such supportive services that are required to assist a child to benefit from special education. • Assures________l involvement and consent in all aspects of the educational process. • Assures __________ of records. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 48

Key Point The ADA _____ children with ______ by helping them get the assistance they need. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 49

The Americans with Disabilities Act • You need to consider _______ child on an individual basis. • Using __________to form ideas about people is not a good decision-making process. • You should consider the difficulty of meeting a need when making an enrollment decision. It may be easier than you might think. • ________ in good faith. • Determine what _____________ are available to help you accommodate a child with special needs. • You _______ charge more for services provided to a child with a disability. • If you need to ____________to your building, seek community assistance. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 50

Key Point Including a child with a disability in your program allows _____ person in your facility to _____ their skills in forming relationships with people who are ______ from themselves. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 51

Key Point When you include a child with _______ needs in your program, you make a _____ impact on the lives of many people. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 52

Rules and Regulations for Facilities Module 4: The Florida Administrative Code 53 Updated 03/02/09

Chapter 65 C-22, Child Care Standards for Child Care Facilities • • • 65 C-22. 001: _______ Information 65 C-22. 002: _______ Environment 65 C-22. 003: Training 65 C-22. 004: __________ Requirements 65 C-22. 005: _____ and Nutrition 65 C-22. 006: ______ Keeping 65 C-22. 007: ______ Child Care 65 C-22. 008: School Age Child Care 65 C-22. 009: ________ Quality Care Program 65 C-22. 010: _________ Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 54

Key Point Licensing focuses on the _______, ________, and well-being of children. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 55

65 C-22. 001: General Information (1) __________ (2) __________ (3) Minimum _____________ (4) ______ (chart next slide) Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 56

Determining Ratios There must be ONE child care personnel for every: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 57

_______ Ratios • Under 1 yr old included, no more than __ children of any age group with 1 adult. • 1 yr but under 2 yrs included, no more than __ children of any age group with 1 adult. • 2 yrs and older, ratio based on the age group with the _______ number of children within the group. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations

65 C-22. 001: General Information (5) ________ (6) ________ (7) ______ Activities Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 59

65 C-22. 001: General Information (8) Child _______ (9) Access (10) ______ (11) Child ______ Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations

(1) 65 C-22. 002: ______ Environment General Requirements. (2) _____ Occupied by Children. (3) Indoor Floor Space. • A child care facility that held a licensed prior to October 1, 1992, must have a minimum of ___ square feet of _________ floor space for each child. • A child care facility that did not hold a licensed prior to October 1, 1992, must have a minimum of ___ square feet of ________ floor space for each child. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 61

65 C-22. 002: Physical Environment (4) ______ Play Area. • There shall be a minimum of ___ square feet of usable, safe and sanitary outdoor play area per child, one (1) year of age or older. indoor floor space for each child. • A minimum outside play area shall be provided for ____ of this identified population. (5) ______ and Sleeping Space. (6) ___________ Facilities. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 62

65 C-22. 002: Physical Environment (7) ____ Safety (8) _____ and Sanitation (9) _______ and Furnishings Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 63

65 C-22. 003: ______ (1) Definitions (2) ______ Requirements (3) _______ from the Introductory Child Care Training (4) _________ of Training Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 64

65 C-22. 003: Training. (5) Training __________ (6) Annual __________ (7) ________ Credentials (8) ________ Credential Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 65

65 C-22. 004: Health Related Requirements. (1) ___________ Disease Control (2) __________, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Emergency Procedures (3) __________ Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 66

65 C-22. 005: Food and Nutrition (1) ___________ (2) Food _________ Area (3) Food _________ prop a bottle Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 67

Key Point The Florida Administrative Code describes the Department of Children and Families’ rules relating to meeting the _______ and ______ needs of children. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 68

65 C-22. 006: _____ Keeping (1) General Requirements (2) Children’s ______ Requirements (3) _________ Information Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 69

(4) 65 C-22. 006: Record Keeping Personnel Records. • __________ application with employee statement • Record of position and _______ of employment • Signed statement of understanding of ____________ • CF-FSP Form 5131__________Screening and Personnel File Requirements • Employment ________ • Attestation of _______________, CF-FSP 1649 • Training __________ that documents statutorily mandated training • Director/Staff ____________ • Child Care _______________ Record, CF-FSP 5268 • Certifications including _____________________ • ________ license (facility drivers only) Driver’s ________ exam record (facility driver only) Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 70

65 C-22. 006: Record Keeping (5) – – – – Summary of Records. Daily____________ Record of _________ and injuries Emergency __________ plans Record of _________ fire drills Documentation of first aid & CPR _________________ permission for field trips Daily ________ Specialized ______ documentation Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 71

Key Point The Florida Administrative Code describes the Department of Children and Families’ rules regarding the _________________ child care programs and providers must retain. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 72

65 C-22. 007: Evening Child Care (1) _________ of Care (2) ___________ (3) ___________ Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 73

Key Point The Florida Administrative Code describes the Department of Children and Families’ ________ regarding the provision of _______ child care. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 74

65 C-22. 008: ______ Age Child Care (1) Definitions. (2) _______ Requirements. (3) School Age Child Care Standards. (4) School Age Child Care _______ Training Requirements. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 75

65 C-22. 009: _______ Quality Care Program (1) ____________ (2) __________ Requirements (3) ___________ Association Requirements Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 76

65 C-22. 010: Enforcement (1) Definitions. -_____________ - Class III (2) ________ Sanctions. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 77

Rules and Regulations for Facilities Module 5: Professionalism 78 Updated 03/02/09

Professionalism People who work with children in a child care setting are professionals. They: • Are bound by laws found in Chapter _____ of the Florida _______. • Must adhere to Chapters ______ or ______ in the Florida Administrative Code. • Must take _______ as written in rule by the Florida Department of Children and Families. • Gain professional status through program accreditation and ________. • Must follow a certain____________. The Florida Statutes say they must be of good moral character and must see to the emotional and physical well-being of the children in their care. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 79

Key Point ________ means maintaining a set of standards that are widely viewed as essential to your chosen career. What’s the difference between a career and a job? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 80

Key Point Maintaining professionalism has many _____ that enhance one’s economic, social, and psychological ______. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 81

Professionals. . . • Track ______ in laws that affect their profession. • Read and submit information to professional journals, periodicals, and Web sites. • Join and are active in professional ________. • Attend and teach at conferences, seminars, workshops, and continuing _______ courses. • Maintain _______ requirements mandated by law. • Mentor newcomers to the profession. • Accept work assignments that are progressively more _________. • Sustain one-on-one ________ with peers and colleagues (networking). Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 82

Key Point All professionals ______ certain activities in order to remain professionals. When a professional stops doing these _______, his or her professionalism falls into decline. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 83

Maintaining Professionalism Using the Internet • What is the website address? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 84

Maintaining Professionalism Using Professional Associations • Visit the _____ and ask to see the Encyclopedia of Associations, a reference book that lists thousands of associations. • Use a _______ search engine, such as Google (www. google. com), Yahoo (www. yahoo. com), or Ask. com (www. ask. com). • Ask your ________. This includes your local licensing agency, local child care trainers, and the Department of Children and Families. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 85

Maintaining Professionalism Using Continuing Education • ______________ • Child Care _________ Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 86

Key Point Knowing what you need to ______ your professional goals will help you choose ______ for either annual inservice training or child care credentials and renewals. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 87

Maintaining Professionalism through a Professional Development Plan • A _____ • A list of the ______ and competencies for that job. • A list of the ________, skills and abilities you already have. • A list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities you ____ but do not currently have. • A _______for achieving each of your objectives. • A list of the _______ to achieving your objectives, and your plan for __________ these barriers. Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 88

Maintaining Professionalism by Following Ethical Standards __________________ Statement of Commitment • A position statement of the National Association for the Education of Young Children • Revised April 2005 • Endorsed by the Association for Childhood Education International • Sections include: – Preamble – Core Values – Conceptual Framework Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 89

NAEYC Statement of Commitment As an individual who ____ with young children, I ____ myself to furthering the _____ of early childhood education as they are reflected in the ideals and principles of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. To the best of my ability I will: (refer to Appendix page ) Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations

Maintaining Professionalism by Reading Professional Literature There is one book about our profession that is acknowledged as being one of the best. Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Outof-Home Child Care Programs, Second Edition Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations 91