DO NOT USE THIS FORM TO REPORT ANY ABUSE, NEGLECT OR EXPLOITATION OF ANY CHILD OR VULNERABLE ADULT. Florida law requires anyone with information to report abuse directly to the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-962-2873 or by using our online reporting tool.
To verify the accreditation and licensing status of a child care center near you or to see if a provider has past complaints or violations, you may visit your state's Department of Licensing.
California stipulates that an inspection occurs at least once every three years.
As of July 2019, the income limit to qualify for assistance was increased to $31,995 (150 percent of poverty) to adjust for the 2019 federal poverty level, and the exit eligibility limit was increased to $50,047 (85 percent of state median income) to adjust for the updated state median income estimate.
About the Exams Exams are multiple choice and are available in English or Spanish. You will take a different exam for each course, and you can take more than one exam per day. You will be given 45 minutes for each exam.
The Office of Child Care Regulation in the Department of Children and Families is statutorily responsible, per Florida Statutes 402.305, F.S. and Florida Administrative Code 65C-22, F.A.C., for the statewide administration of the child care licensing program in 62 of Florida's 67 counties.
The Office of Licensing is responsible for the statewide monitoring of programs that provide services that meet the statutory definition of “child care.” This is accomplished through the inspection of child care providers to ensure the consistent application of child care standards established by Florida Statute and ...
Parent(s)/guardian(s) must be working or participating in an educational activity such as attending college or trade school at least 20 hours/week. Gross income must be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level for family size.
For more information, please email us at headstart@browardschools or call 754-321-1961.
Florida law requires anyone with information to report abuse directly to the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-962-2873 or by using our online reporting tool.