______________ means the Department of Children and Families

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.

The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level 

On-site administrator or individual who has the primary responsibility for the day-to-day operation, supervision, and administration of a child care facility. 

A __________is an individual who provides enrichment activities, such as gymnastics or music instruction, to specific children during a specific time, but is not part of the regular child care program.

A space or room in which care is provided or classes are held, and where learning can take place uninterrupted by outside distractions.

The person who is licensed to operate the child care facility.

actively watching and directing children’s activities within the same space, and responding to the needs of each child in care 

a child care arrangement where families occasionally leave their child for no more than four hours but remain on premises.

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. 

is providing care for children who are at least five years old, and who are enrolled in and attend kindergarten or above. Only provides care before and after school, and on teacher planning days, holidays, and breaks that occur during the school district’s official academic calendar year.

Any child care center or child care arrangement that provides care for more than five children, unrelated to the operator, and that receives a form of payment. 

Administers the School Readiness and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) programs

The ____________is the maximum number of children that may be cared for in the program at one time.

provided between the hours of 6 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday 

issued when the license is in jeopardy of being revoked or not renewed due to violations of licensing standards (renewal only)

An accredited program that is an integral part of a church or parochial school. 

Processes child care personnel criminal history records checks

Focuses on the protection of life, property, and the environment 

A program that offers a specific type of care that is not included in the definition of child care facility, such as Vacation Bible Schools and transient establishments. 

is provided during the evening hours, which are defined as 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. 

issued when the program is not in full compliance due to circumstances beyond control of the program and is not considered a disciplinary sanction; may be issued for a period not to exceed six months and renewed one time for circumstances beyond the control of the applicant.

The care of children with short-term illness or symptoms of illness or disability, provided either as an exclusive service in a center specialized for this purpose, or as a component of other child care services offered in a distinct and separate section of a regularly licensed child care facility, for a period of less than 24 hours per day. 

Provides a point of contact for background screening results 

__________________ the care, protection, and supervision of a child for a period of less than 24 hours a day on a regular basis, which supplements parental care, enrichment, and health supervision for the child, in accordance with his or her individual needs and for which a payment, fee, or grant is made for care.

A __________ is one that is spread from one person to another through a variety of ways that include: contact with blood and bodily fluids; breathing in an airborne virus; or by being bitten by an insect.

Ensures a program can legally operate in a specific location and that it has sound structure

issued when all requirements are met or corrected timely

Audits child health records and investigates food-borne illness outbreaks

Specific details drawn up by an agency to support a law and enforced by the court.

a body of people whose job is to enact laws

a person who has legal custody of a child.

At the state level, this includes rules set forth in the Florida Administrative Code. 

A legal decision that is enacted by a state agency.

A piece of legislation that is passed at the local level.

A document that is discussed or voted on by the State Legislature or Federal House or Senate

A parent who has been awarded custody of children after a divorce.

A bill that has been passed by the State House and Senate and approved by the governor.

A person who is declared legally responsible for the care of a child by a court of law

These are the basic requirements permitted by law or authority to operate a child care program.