Garden of Faith Preschool

Parent’s Role

A parent’s role in quality child care is vital

Inquire about the qualifications and experience of child care staff, as well as staff turnover.

Know the facility’s policies and procedures

Communicate directly with caregivers

Visit and observe the facility

Participate in special activities, meetings, and conferences

Talk to your child about their daily experiences in child care

Arrange alternate care for their child when they are sick

Familiarize yourself with the child care standards used to license the child care facility

This child care facility is licensed accordingto the minimum licensure standards included in section 402.305, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Chapter 65C-22, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).

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General Requirements

Every licensed child care facility must meet the minimum state child care licensing standards pursuant to s. 402.305, F.S., and ch. 65C-22, F.A.C., which include, but are not limited to, the following:

Valid license posted for parents to see

All staff appropriately screened

Maintain appropriate transportation vehicles (if transportation is provided)

Provide parents with written disciplinary practices used by the facility

Provide access to the facility during normal hours of operation

Maintain minimum staff-to-child ratios

Health Related Requirement

Emergency procedures that include

Posting Florida Abuse Hotline number along with other emergency numbers.
Staff trained in first aid and Infant/Child CPR on the premises at all times
Fully stocked first aid kit
A working fire extinguisher and documented monthly fire drills with children and staff

Medication and hazardous materials are inaccessible and out of children’s reach

Training Requirements

40-hour introductory child care training

10-hour in-service training annually

0.5 continuing education unit of approved training or 5 clock hours of training in early literacy and language development

Director Credential for all facility directors.

Food and Nutrition

Post a meal and snack menu that provides daily nutritional needs of the children (if meals are provided)

Record Keeping

Maintain accurate records that include:

Children’s health exam/immunization record
Medication records
Enrollment information
Daily attendance
Accidents and incidents
Parental permission for field trips and administration of medications

Physical Environment

Maintain sufficient usable indoor floor space for playing, working, and napping

Provide space that is clean and free of litter and other hazards

Maintain sufficient lighting and inside temperatures

Equipped with age and developmentally appropriate toy

Provide appropriate bathroom facilities and other furnishings

Provide isolation area for children who become ill

Practice proper hand washing, toileting, and diapering activities

Quality Child Care

Quality child care offers healthy, social, and educational experiences under qualified supervision in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Children in these settings participate in daily, age-appropriate activities that help develop essential skills, build independence and instill self-respect. When evaluating the quality of a child care setting,the following indicators should be considered:

Quality Activities

Are children initiated and teacher facilitated

Include social interchanges with all children

Are expressive including play, painting, drawing, story telling, music, dancing, and other varied activities

Include exercise and coordination development

Include free play and organized activities

Include opportunities for all children to read, be creative, explore, and problem-solve

Quality Caregivers

Are friendly and eager to care for children

Accept family cultural and ethnic differences

Are warm, understanding, encouraging, and responsive to each child’s individual needs

Use a pleasant tone of voice and freqently hold, cuddle, and talk to the children

Help children manage their behavior in a positive, constructive, and non-threatening manner

Allow children to play alone or in small groups

Are attentive to and interact with the children

Provide stimulating, interesting, and educational activities

Demonstrate knowledge of social and emotional needs and developmental tasks for all children

Communicate with parents

Quality Environments

Are clean, safe, inviting, comfortable, child-friendly

Provide easy access to age-appropriate toys

Display children’s activities and creations

Provide a safe and secure environment that fosters the growing independence of all children

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