FCC FCC Licensing and Regulations 3

Question 1

Which federal law provides the framework for serving children with disabilities in child care, including FCC homes?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination based on disability

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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which covers parental leave only

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The Child Nutrition Act, which governs meal reimbursement programs

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The No Child Left Behind Act, which applies only to public K-12 schools

Question 2

An FCC provider must report a communicable disease outbreak among enrolled children to:

Accepted Answer

The local or state health department according to state reportable disease laws

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Only the child's parents and no other authority

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The licensing agency only, not the health department

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) directly

Question 3

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires an FCC provider to make 'reasonable modifications' for a child with a disability. Which example reflects a reasonable modification?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting the daily schedule to accommodate a child's therapy appointment times

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Hiring a full-time personal nurse for a medically fragile child at the provider's expense

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Completely rebuilding the home to add an elevator for a child who uses a wheelchair

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Eliminating all curriculum planning to focus only on the child with a disability

Question 4

Under most state FCC licensing rules, which documentation must a provider collect for each enrolled child before care begins?

Accepted Answer

Completed enrollment form, emergency contacts, immunization records, and signed health history

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Only a signed contract with the parent

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The child's Social Security number and birth certificate exclusively

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A written statement from the child's pediatrician approving child care enrollment

Question 5

What does 'substantial compliance' mean in the context of an FCC licensing inspection?

Accepted Answer

The provider meets most licensing requirements with only minor violations that do not endanger children

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The provider passes inspection with zero violations

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The provider is in full violation but promises to improve

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The provider has been granted a permanent waiver of all licensing standards

Question 6

Zoning laws affect FCC providers primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Determining whether operating a child care business in a residential area is permitted

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Setting the curriculum requirements for the program

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Establishing the nutrition standards for meals served

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Defining the age range of children the provider may serve