Overview

The following provides detailed information on the laws and requirements that govern the operation of child care facilities and homes within the State of Florida. Referenced are the Florida Statutes Sections 402.26–402.319 (opens in a new tab) and the Florida Administrative Code, Chapters 65C-20, 65C-22, and 65C-25 (opens in a new tab) .

Classification Summaries

• Child Care Facility (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
• Licensed Family Day Care Home (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
• Large Family Child Care Home (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
• School-Age Facility (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

Federal Regulations

• Child Care Development Fund Reauthorization (opens in a new tab)
• Crib Requirements (Part 1508 (opens in a new tab) & 1509 (opens in a new tab) , C.F.R.)

Florida Statutes

• Child Care Statutes, Sections 402.26 and 402.319, Florida Statutes (opens in a new tab)
• Level 2 Screening Standards (Section 435.04, Florida Statutes) (opens in a new tab)
• Licensing (Section 120.60, Florida Statutes) (opens in a new tab)

Florida Administrative Code

• Family Day Care and Large Family Child Care Homes (Chapter 65C-20, Florida Administrative Code) (opens in a new tab)
• Child Care Facility or Center (Chapter 65C-22, Florida Administrative Code) (opens in a new tab)
• Communicable Disease (Chapter 64D-3, Florida Administrative Code) (opens in a new tab)

Licensing Handbooks

• Facility Handbook (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
• Family Child Care Home Licensing Handbook (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
• School Age Handbook (PDF) (opens in a new tab)