The Florida Statutes outline the legislative intent
of the child care regulations. Given the
demographics of Florida and the child care needs
Legislative intent
of families who have employment outside of the
home, the Legislature established child care
standards
A regulation is a law, rule, ordinance, or other
order prescribed by authority, especially to
regulate conduct. Rules and regulations exist to
Regulations protect the health and safety of children in out-
of-home care. The rules and regulations protect
the health and safety of children in out-of-home
care.
The licensing standards established by the Department address the: Physical
environment ( health, sanitation, safety, and physical surroundings)
Children in care ( health, nutrition, and development)
Florida Statutes/ state laws
Florida Law means a bill passed by the Florida Legislature, which includes the
House and Senate, and signed by the governor of Florida. The permanent
collection of these state laws is found in the Florida Statutes.
The permanent collection of these state laws is found in the Florida Statutes. R
Florida Administrative Code implement, interpret, and/or describe laws found in the Florida Statutes. The
permanent collection of these rules is found in the Florida Administrative Cod
, DCF Early Childhood Exam
On site administrator or individual who has the primary responsibility for the da
Owner
day operation, supervision, and administration of a child care facility
Department (F.S) Means the Department of Children and Families
Childcare care provided between the hours of 6 p.m on Friday and 6 a.m on
Weekend Child care
Monday
On-site administrator or individual who has the primary responsibility for the d
Director
day operation, supervision, and administration of a child care facility
Any child care center or child care arrangement
that provides care for more than five children,
Childcare facility
unrelated to the operator, and that receives a
form of payment.
Before- school and after- school sites are
programs, regardless of location, providing care
for children who are at least five years old, and
School- Age Child care who are enrolled in and attend kindergarten or
above. A school- age child care program must be
licensed prior to operation and for continued
operation.