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Injunction
A court order that stops someone from continuing an activity
Voluntary Pre K Program
This program ensures all four year olds in Florida have access to programs free of charge in order to gain the skills needed so they will be able to enter school
Local Licensing Agencies
regulate and enforce rules and local ordinances who must meet or exceed state standards
Local Fire Department / Certified Fire Safety Inspectors
Conducts annual fire safety inspection and educates child care providers about minimizing fires and other threats to safety
Regulatory Agencies
A government body responsible for directing or enforcing activities according to rule or statute.
Child Care & Development Fund Reauthorization
This fund provides federal funding & guidelines for child care to low income working families have access to quality child care programs.
Legislation
a document that is discussed or voted on by the State Legislature or Federal House of Senate.
Florida Law
a bill passed by the Fl legislature that is signed by the governor of Florida.
Americans with Disabilities Act
This act was established to protect individuals with disabilities against discrimination. It requires public entities, commercial facilities and employers with 15 or more employees to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Florida Administrative Code
is the official compilation of the rules and regulations of Florida regulatory agencies.
The Department
Refers to the Florida Department of Children and Families (Office of Child Care Regulation and Background Screening)
School Readiness Program
This program assists working families with low incomes in having access to quality child care
Crib Requirements
The code of federal regulations outlines the requirements for cribs to ensure specific safety standards are met to protect infants.
County Agencies
Govt. organizations that ensure compliance with building and zoning coding
Florida Office of Early Learning
Administers the School Readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten programs
Minimum Standards
basic requirements permitted by law or authority to operate a child care program
Florida Statutes
A permanent collection of state laws organized by subject area into a code made up of titles, chapters, parts, and sections
Zoning and Building Codes
Ensures a program can legally operate in a specific location and it has sound structure
Rules
Implement interpret and/or describe laws found in the statutes
Legislators
A body of people whose job is to enact laws
Oridinance
a local law enacted by a county or municipality & only applies within the jurisdiction of that particular county or city
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
This Act ensures that students with disabilities have access to a free appropriate education (FAPE) that meets their individual needs through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) which means they will be included in programs as much as possible.
Regulation
a law, rule, ordinance or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct
Gold Seal Quality Care
An accreditation that recognizes child care facilities, large family child care homes and family day care homes that have been app
Local Licensing Agencies
A county whose licensing standards meet or exceed the minimum state standards