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RNRF DCF TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024 TESTBANK A GRADE
RATED
RNRF DCF TEST EXAM 1
enrollment records - ANSWER>>Obtain enrollment information on the Child Care Application for Enrollment form or an equivalent form for the child's parent or guardian prior to accepting the child into the program
When a child is enrolled in the child care program, the specific statements must be signed by the parent or guardian to acknowledge they received the information the following statements must be signed by the parent or guardian to acknowledge they received the information - ANSWER>>The Department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure Written disciplinary and expulsion policies Influenza information annually during the months of August and September Food and nutrition policies that include language on food safety and food allergens (not required for school-age child care programs)
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2 Know Your Child Care Facility brochure - ANSWER>>provides information about child care regulation, the Central Abuse Hotline, and the program's license expiration date.
staff to child ratio - ANSWER>>a way of calculating the maximum number of children one caregiver can be responsible for while children are in care. The ratios are based on the ages of the children. As children get older, a caregiver can supervise more of them because their needs change as they develop self-help skills
- care giver with infants (birth to 1year) - ANSWER>>4 children
ratio: 1:4
- care giver with 1 year old children - ANSWER>>6 children
ratios: 1:6
- care giver with 2 year old children - ANSWER>>11 children
1:11
- care giver with 3 year old children - ANSWER>>15 children
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- care giver with 4 year old children - ANSWER>>20 children
ratio: 1:20
- care giver with 5 year olds or older - ANSWER>>25 children
ratio: 1:25
- care giver with mixed aged groups under 1 years old - ANSWER>>4 children
ratio: 1:4
- care giver with mixed age groups over 1 year old but under 2 years old - ANSWER>>6 children
ratio: 1:6
attendance records - ANSWER>>Maintain accurate attendance records throughout the day to ensure they know which children are in their care at any given time
Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the times when each child enters and departs the program
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4 daily attendance records must be kept for how long at child care facilities? - ANSWER>>minimum of 4 months
daily attendance records must be kept for how long at school age programs? - ANSWER>>minimum of 12 months
general supervision requirements - ANSWER>>Directly supervise all children in care at all times
Actively watching and directing children's activities
Must respond appropriately to each individual child's needs, special interests, abilities, and cultures
Lighting in the child care environment must be sufficient to allow the children to be seen and supervised
outdoor play area - ANSWER>>caregivers must position themselves to be able to directly supervise and observe all children
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