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Child abuse, aggravated child abuse, and child neglect (Section 827.03) are severe disqualifying offenses. Additionally, involvement in sexual performance by a child (Section 827.071) is a disqualifier.
Childcare workers typically need a high school degree or equivalent. Education and training requirements vary by setting, state, and employer. They range from no formal education to a certification in early childhood education.
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.
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.
Associate's degree or higher WITH at least six (6) college credit hours in early childhood education/child development AND at least 480 hours experience in a child care setting serving children ages birth through eight (8). Degrees must be earned from an accredited institution.
For new providers, you'll need to start with 40 hrs of coursework offered by DCF within the first 90 days and have completed the curriculum within 1 year. In addition, their is required training in Fire Extinguishers, Safe Sleep and Shaken Baby Syndrome as well as 5 hrs of Early Literacy training.
Recommended Staff:Child Ratio and Group Size: Child Care Centers AgesStaff:Child Ratio Preschoolers: 3 years old 1 adult should care for no more than 7 preschoolers Preschoolers: 4 years old 1 adult should care for no more than 8 preschoolers Preschoolers: 5 years old 1 adult should care for no more than 8 preschoolers4 more rows
7 tips to ease the transition into child care Visit your new center with your child. Talk about childcare with your child. Practice experiences outside the home. Give yourself lots of time for drop off. Ease into it. Ensure your child has proper supplies. Celebrate the time together outside of child care.
Platforms are acceptable when safely constructed, with an impervious surface that can be easily cleaned and sanitized or disinfected. (b) For facilities having from one to 15 children, there shall be one toilet and one wash basin. There shall be one additional toilet and basin for every 30 children thereafter.