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Florida State Statutes

Laws, rules and regulations relating to child care exist in Florida to protect children from abuse, neglect, injury, and exploitation. Florida State Statutes. are made up by the individual laws which pass the Legislature. Florida State Statutes.

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Florida State Statutes

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  1. Laws, rules and regulations relating to child care exist in Florida to protect children from abuse, neglect, injury, and exploitation.

  2. Florida State Statutes are made up by the individual laws which pass the Legislature.

  3. Florida State Statutes Each year, new statutes appear for the first time, some are rewritten or amended, and some stay the same.

  4. Florida State Statutes Statutes are written and proposed by the Florida Senate and House of Representatives. They are signed into law by the governor.

  5. Florida Administrative Code is made up of the rules that are created by the Florida Department of Children and Families.

  6. Florida Administrative Code Rules and regulations are based on the Florida Statutes.

  7. Florida Administrative Code is enforced by the Florida Department of Children and Families and many other state and local agencies.

  8. Agencies that work to benefit children • Department of Children and Families (DCF) • Child Care Resource Network (CCRN) • Local Health Department • Local Fire Department

  9. How to find out about Laws, Rules and Regulations? See the links online at the Cuda Care website • www.dcf.state.fl.us/childcare/laws.shtml

  10. You will work in groups.

  11. Pick up a copy of the FL Statutes

  12. Find and record the requested information

  13. When done—turn in your team’scard to me

  14. FL Statute: 402.301 What is the legislative intent? to protect the health, safety and well-being of the children and to promote their emotional and intellectual development.

  15. FL Statute Where can you find the legal definition of a child care facility? 402.302(2)

  16. FL Statute: 402.302 (13) What records are checked during a screening? • Employment historyfingerprints, local, state and federal criminal records

  17. FL Statute: 402.305 (2) How old do you have to be to operate a child care facility? • 21 How old do you have to be to work in a child care facility? • 16

  18. FL Statute: 402.305 (2) How long is the introductory training for child care providers? • 40 hours

  19. FL Statute: 402.305 (2) What topics are covered in the introductory training? Rules and RegulationsHealth, safety, nutritionChild abuse and neglectChild developmentObservation

  20. FL Statute: What do the initials “CDA” mean? • Child Development Associate credential

  21. FL Statute: 402.305 (4) What is the ratio of staff to children up to age 1? • 4 children to 1 staff member

  22. Determining Ratios There must be ONE child care personnel for every:

  23. FL Statute: 402.305 (4) How many staff members would you need for the following group of 8 children? 2 children age 16 children age 2 • 2 staff members

  24. FL Statute: 402.305 (4) How many staff members would you need for the following group of 13 children? 6 children age 27 children age 3 • 1 staff member

  25. FL Statute: 402.305 (4) How many staff members would you need for the following group of 13 children? 7 children age 26 children age 3 • 2 staff member

  26. FL Statute: 402.305 (6) How much inside space do you need for each child in a facility licensed after 1992? • 35 square feet/child

  27. FL Statute: 402.305 (6) How much outside space do you need for each child in a facility licensed after 1992? • 45 square feet/child

  28. FL Statute: 402.305 (12) What does the law say about discipline in a childcare setting? • Must be age-appropriate and constructive • Parents notified in writing of policy

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