Florida Child Care Information for Providers FAQs

• Q: What Are The Different Types Of Child Care That Are Regulated In Florida?
  A: Family Day Care Homes, Large Family Day Care Homes, and Child Care Facilities are regulated to various extents within Florida.
• Q: What Agency In Florida Is Responsible For Regulating Child Care?
  A: The Florida, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is responsible for regulating child care in the state. However, in Florida child care programs may be regulated … More
• Q: What Is The Definition Of A Family Day Care Home?
  A: A Family Day Care Home means an occupied residence in which child care is regularly provided for children from at least two unrelated families and which receives a … More
• Q: What Is The Definition Of A Child Care Facility?
  A: A Child Care Facility means any child care center or child care arrangement which provides child care for more than five children unrelated to the operator and which … More
• Q: How Many Children Can A Family Day Care Home Care For?
  A: The number of children a Family Day Care Home can provide care for depends on the ages of the children in care. A Family Day Care Home shall be allowed to provide care … More
• Q: How Many Children Can A Child Care Facility Care For?
  A: The number of children Child Care Facility can provide care for depends on the ages of the children in care and the ratio of caregivers to children in care. A Child … More
• Q: I Want To Offer Evening Child Care. Are There Special Rules Regulating Evening Care?
  A: Yes. There are special rules regulating evening care. Evening care generally means the hours between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 am. During evening child care hours, staff must … More
• Q: Do I Have To Be Licensed To Run A Child Day Care In Florida?
  A: It depends. In Florida, your program may have to be licensed, or may register with the state, depending on your type of program (for example whether the day care is … More
• Q: Do I Have To Pass A Background Check To Start A Child Care Business In Florida?
  A: Yes. You have to pass a background check to start a child care business. In Florida, a background check consists of a review of your general character, criminal … More
• Q: What Are The Licensing Fees To Become A Licensed Child Care Provider In Florida?
  A: Generally, license fees are $1.00 per child with a minimum of $25.00 per center and a maximum fee of $100.00 per center. However, certain county licensing agencies may … More

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