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Child Care Licensing Program Desk Reference GuideCFOP 170-20

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Contents 704 entries

Record of changes p. 2
Chapter 1: General Information p. 17
Regulatory Authority p. 17
Child Care Programs Subject to Regulation p. 17
Child Care Facilities p. 18
Family Day Care Homes (including licensed and registered) p. 19
Large Family Child Care Homes p. 19
Exclusions and Exemptions p. 19
Roles and Responsibilities of Licensing Staff p. 22
Child Care Regulation Program Hierarchy p. 23
Position Descriptions p. 24
Program Office/Headquarters Staff p. 24
Regional Safety Program Manager p. 24
Licensing Supervisors (Family Services Supervisors) p. 24
Licensing Counselors (Family Services Counselors) p. 24
Clerical Staff p. 25
Professionalism p. 25
Relationships with Other Programs/Agencies p. 25
Medical Inspections p. 26
Fire Safety Inspections p. 26
Building and Zoning p. 27
Occupational Licenses p. 27
Background Screening p. 27
Foster Care p. 27
Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations p. 28
Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK) p. 28
School Readiness (SR) p. 28
USDA Food Program p. 29
Local Licensing p. 29
Licensing Regulations p. 30
Federal Law p. 30
Florida Statutes p. 34
Florida Administrative Codes (Rules) p. 36
Department Operating Procedures/Policies p. 36
Citing Statutes and Rules p. 37
Statutory Construction p. 37
Additional Resources p. 30
Additional Resources p. 31
Additional Resources p. 32
Additional Resources p. 32
Additional Resources p. 33
Additional Resources p. 33
Additional Resources p. 33
Additional Resources p. 34
Additional Resources p. 34
Additional Resources p. 36
Additional Resources p. 36
Additional Resources p. 37
Chapter 2: Licensing p. 39
Licensure Inquiries p. 39
Licensure Requirements p. 40
Child Care Facility p. 41
Urban Child Care Facility p. 41
Family Day Care Home p. 41
Large Family Child Care Home p. 43
The Initial Licensure Process p. 44
Pre-Licensing Activities p. 44
Submission of “Intent to Apply” Form p. 44
Initial Technical Assistance Meeting p. 45
On-site Consultation p. 47
Follow-up Contacts p. 48
Licensing Activities p. 48
Submission of the Application p. 48
Central Abuse Hotline Records Search (CAHRS) p. 50
Sexual Offender Address Cross Reference p. 51
Receipt and Acceptance of the Application p. 51
Determining the Approval/Effective/Expiration Dates of the License p. 53
Entering the Licensing Dates Into the CARES p. 53
Determining Licensed Capacity p. 56
Determining the Licensure Fee p. 56
Final Inspection p. 58
License Approval Process p. 58
The Licensure Packet p. 58
License Issuance/Denial p. 61
Types of Licenses p. 62
Annual License p. 62
Provisional Status License p. 62
Probationary Status License p. 63
The License Renewal Process p. 64
Determining the Renewal Date p. 65
90-day Notification p. 65
45-day Notification Letter p. 66
Re-licensure Inspection p. 67
License Renewal Process p. 67
The Renewal Packet p. 67
Sexual Offender Address Cross Reference p. 69
Processing a Renewal Application during Administrative Action p. 70
License Expiration p. 70
License Processing Timeframes p. 71
License Changes p. 72
Changes That Require the Issuance of a New License p. 72
Change of Ownership p. 72
Processing a Change of Ownership p. 72
Change of Location p. 74
Processing a Change of Location p. 74
Changes in Licensed Capacity p. 74
Hours of Operation p. 75
Changes That Do Not Require the Issuance of a New License p. 75
Change of Director p. 75
Change of Services p. 75
Change of Substitute in Family Day Care Homes and Large Family Child Care Homes p. 75
Additional Resources p. 47
Additional Resources p. 52
Additional Resources p. 62
Additional Resources p. 63
Additional Resources p. 70
Chapter 3: Registration p. 76
General Registration Requirements p. 76
Inquiries and Technical Assistance p. 77
Initial Inquiries p. 77
Technical Assistance p. 77
Types of Registrations p. 78
Annual Registration p. 78
Provisional Status Registration p. 78
Probationary Status Registration p. 79
Initial Registration Processes p. 80
Application Requirements p. 80
Central Abuse Hotline Record Search (CAHRS) p. 82
Sexual Offender Address Cross-Reference p. 82
Submission of Application p. 82
Review/Approval Process p. 83
Registration Denial p. 83
Registration Approval p. 83
Determining the Renewal Date p. 84
Changes in Operation p. 84
Changes That Require Re-Application p. 84
Processing a Change of Location p. 84
Changes That Do Not Require Re-Application p. 85
Change in Services p. 85
Renewal Process p. 85
Reminder Notices of Expiration Date p. 85
Processing the Registration Renewal p. 86
Registration Renewal/Denial p. 86
Processing a Renewal during Administrative Action p. 86
Notice of Closure Action p. 86
Chapter 4: Inspections p. 88
Right of Inspection p. 88
Types of Inspections p. 88
Initial Inspection p. 89
Routine Inspection p. 89
Abbreviated Inspection p. 89
Renewal Inspection p. 90
School Readiness Inspection p. 91
Provider Types eligible for SR p. 91
There are two categories of provider types that can participate in the SR program: p. 91
SR Standards p. 91
OEL developed the SR standards to closely mimic the already existing licensing standards p. 91
 SR Preservice Training p. 91
1 p. 92
2 p. 92
 Group Size p. 92
Gold Seal Exempt Inspection p. 92
Re-Inspection p. 93
Complaint Inspection p. 93
Frequency of Inspections p. 94
Licensed Providers p. 94
Licensed Non-Operational Providers p. 94
Licensed Programs That Operate Less Than 12 Months p. 95
Provisional License p. 95
Probationary Status License p. 95
School Readiness Providers p. 96
License Exempt Gold Seal Providers p. 96
The Inspection Process p. 97
Scheduling the Inspection p. 97
Preparing for the Inspection p. 97
Conducting the Inspection p. 98
Completing the Inspection Process p. 101
Supervisory Review p. 102
Conducting a Re-Inspection p. 102
Chapter 5: Systems p. 104
Chapter 6: Background Screening p. 105
Persons Subject to Screening p. 106
Licensed Child Care Facility p. 106
Owner p. 106
Director p. 107
Employees Who Work While Children Are Present p. 107
Volunteers p. 107
Household Members p. 108
Child Enrichment Service Providers p. 108
Family Day Care Homes (Licensed, Registered, or Large) p. 108
Operator p. 108
Employee (Large Family Child Care Home) p. 108
Substitute(s) p. 108
Household Members p. 109
After School Programs Exempt from Licensure p. 110
Religious Exempt Programs p. 110
Summer Day Camps and 24-Hour Camps p. 110
Nonpublic Schools p. 110
Persons Not Subject to Screening p. 110
Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse p. 111
Screening Types p. 111
Applicant Profile Page p. 112
Eligibility Determination Types p. 113
Provider Profile Page p. 114
Components of Screening p. 115
Level 2 Screening p. 115
Local Criminal Records Checks p. 116
Statewide Criminal Records Checks (FDLE check) p. 116
Federal Criminal Records Checks (FBI check) p. 116
Out of State Criminal Record Checks p. 117
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Checks p. 118
The employer/owner/operator must send a request for a search of each state’s child p. 118
abuse and neglect registry if the individual has lived outside the state of Florida in the p. 118
preceding five years. 159F p. 118
Sex Offender Registry Checks p. 118
Attestation of Good Moral Character (AGMC) p. 119
Employment History Check p. 119
Supplemental Statement Regarding Administrative Actions p. 119
Abuse and Neglect Statement p. 120
Responsibility for Background Screening p. 120
Responsibilities of the Applicant p. 121
Licensed Child Care Facility p. 121
Family Day Care Homes/Large Family Child Care Homes p. 122
Religious Exempt Programs p. 122
Summer Camp Programs p. 123
Non-Public Schools p. 123
Public Schools p. 123
Responsibilities of Persons Subject to Screening p. 123
Child Care Personnel (Licensed Facilities) p. 123
Volunteers p. 124
Employees (Large Family Child Care Homes) and Substitutes (Licensed… p. 124
Responsibilities of the Child Care Licensing Unit p. 124
Responsibilities of the Background Screening Unit p. 125
The Initial Screening Process p. 125
Licensed Child Care Facilities p. 125
Family Day Care Homes (Licensed, Registered, and Large) p. 127
Screening Requests for Persons Previously Screened p. 128
Re-screening p. 129
Annual Screening p. 129
Re-screening Upon Break in Employment/Service p. 129
Five Year Re-screening p. 129
Re-screening Upon Becoming an Adult p. 130
Automated re-screening – Arrest Notifications p. 130
Evaluating and Acting on Screening Results p. 130
Disqualification p. 131
Exemption from Disqualification p. 131
Issuing a License p. 132
Additional Resources p. 111
Additional Resources p. 121
Chapter 7: Capacity p. 134
Determining Licensed Capacity p. 134
Indoor Square Footage p. 134
Indoor Square Footage Requirements p. 134
Child Care Facilities p. 134
School Readiness Child Care Facilities p. 135
Urban Child Care Facilities p. 135
School Readiness Urban Child Care Facilities p. 136
School-Age Child Care p. 136
School Readiness School-Age Child Care p. 136
Drop-in Child Care Facilities p. 136
Indoor Recreation Facilities p. 136
Evening Child Care p. 136
School Readiness Evening Child Care p. 137
Licensed Family Day Care Homes p. 137
School Readiness Family Day Care Homes p. 137
Large Family Child Care Homes p. 137
School Readiness Large Family Child Care Homes p. 137
Determining Indoor Square Footage p. 137
Developing a Floor Plan/Site Plan p. 138
Steps for Determining Indoor Square Footage p. 138
Multipurpose Rooms p. 140
Errors in Calculating Indoor Square Footage p. 141
Outdoor Square Footage p. 143
Outdoor Square Footage Requirements p. 143
Child Care Facilities p. 143
School Readiness Child Care Facilities p. 143
Urban Child Care Facilities p. 143
School Readiness Urban Child Care Facilities p. 143
Drop-in Child Care Facilities p. 144
Indoor Recreation Facilities p. 144
School-Age Child Care p. 144
School Readiness School-Age Child Care p. 145
Evening Child Care p. 145
School Readiness Evening Child Care p. 145
Licensed Family Day Care Home p. 145
School Readiness Family Day Care Home p. 145
Large Family Child Care Home p. 145
School Readiness Large Family Child Care Home p. 145
Determining Outdoor Square Footage p. 145
Steps for Determining Outdoor Square Footage p. 146
Septic/Sewer Capacity p. 147
Fire Safety Occupancy Load/Capacity p. 148
Number of Toilets/Wash Basins p. 148
Steps for Determining the Number of Toilets/Wash Basins: p. 149
Determining the Final Licensed Capacity p. 149
Chapter 8: Child Abuse and Neglect p. 151
General Information p. 151
Types of Child Abuse and Neglect p. 151
Physical Abuse p. 152
Emotional Abuse p. 152
Neglect p. 152
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect p. 152
Mandatory Reporting p. 153
Joint Investigations – Institutional Child Abuse or Neglect p. 154
Role of the Child Protective Investigator (CPI) p. 154
Role of the Licensing Counselor p. 155
Verified Findings – Caregiver Responsible p. 156
Closed Investigations – No Verified Findings of Abuse, Neglect, or Abandonment p. 156
Licensing Decisions p. 156
Legal Review p. 157
Communications Protocol p. 157
Additional Resources p. 157
Chapter 9: Complaints p. 158
Responding to Complaints p. 158
Complaints Alleging Abuse/Neglect p. 158
Complaints Alleging Illegal Operations p. 159
Complaints Against Registered Family Day Care Homes p. 160
Complaints Against Religious Exempt Programs p. 160
Complaints on Standards (Excluding Background Screening) p. 160
Complaints on Environmental Health or Safety Issues p. 160
Complaints on Background Screening p. 161
Complaints Alleging Child Abuse or Neglect p. 162
Complaints Against Summer Day Camps p. 162
Complaints on Background Screening p. 162
Other Complaints p. 163
Investigating a Complaint p. 163
Stage 1: Receiving the Complaint p. 164
Stage 2: Planning the Investigation p. 165
Stage 3: Conducting the Investigation p. 166
Stage 4: Evaluating the Evidence p. 166
Stage 5: Documenting the Investigation p. 167
Stage 6: Communicating the Findings p. 168
Stage 7: Determining Actions to be Taken p. 168
Chapter 10: Credentials p. 170
Staff Credential Requirements (Facilities only) p. 170
Types of Staff Credentials p. 170
Exceptions to the Staff Credential Requirements p. 173
Calculating the Required Number of Credentialed Staff p. 173
Staff Credential Requirements (Large Family Child Care Homes) p. 174
Staff Credential Renewal (Facilities and Large Family Child Care Homes) p. 174
Staff Credential Enforcement - Facilities p. 176
Staff Credential Enforcement – Large Family Child Care Homes p. 178
Director Credential p. 180
Director Credential Requirement for School-Age Child Care p. 180
Obtaining a Director Credential p. 181
Director Credential Renewal p. 181
Loss of a Credentialed Director and Director Credential Enforcement p. 182
Additional Resources p. 172
Additional Resources p. 182
Chapter 11: Emergency Management p. 186
Preparing for Disasters p. 186
Severe Weather in the Field p. 186
Hurricanes p. 187
Prepare Your Home and Family p. 187
Preparing Your Office and Equipment p. 187
Working in a Disaster Area p. 188
Executive Order and Waiver of Licensing Standards p. 189
Planning for Inspections p. 189
Conducting Post-Disaster Inspections p. 190
Pandemic p. 191
Personal Preparedness p. 191
Working in a Pandemic p. 191
Executive Order and Waiver of Licensing Standards p. 192
Conducting Inspections During a Pandemic p. 192
Closing a Facility p. 193
Recovery p. 193
Additional Resources p. 187
Additional Resources p. 187
Additional Resources p. 188
Chapter 12: Enforcement p. 194
Enforcement Actions p. 194
Types of Positive Licensing Enforcement Actions p. 194
Regular Inspections p. 194
Technical Assistance p. 194
Recognition for Compliance p. 195
Types of Negative Licensing Enforcement p. 195
Corrective Action/Corrective Action Plans p. 195
Administrative Complaint Procedures p. 196
Gold Seal Quality Care Provider Administrative Action p. 197
Enforcement Actions Affecting the Substantial Interests of the Provider p. 198
Administrative Fine p. 199
Probationary Status License p. 200
Denial p. 201
Non-Renewal p. 201
Suspension of Operations p. 202
Revocation p. 203
Injunctive Relief/Emergency Suspension Order p. 204
Posting of Citation p. 206
Classification of Violations p. 206
Class I Violations p. 206
Class II Violations p. 208
Examples of Class II Violations: p. 208
Class III Violations p. 209
Examples of Class III Violations: p. 209
Disciplinary Sanctions p. 211
Criminal Penalties p. 211
Imposing an Administrative Fine p. 212
Determining the Amount of the Fine p. 212
Levying the Fine p. 212
Fine Collection/Fine Processing Procedures p. 213
Renewing a License During Revocation p. 214
Suppression of Illegal Child Care Arrangements p. 215
Voluntary Relinquished License or Registration p. 216
Stipulations/Settlements p. 216
Chapter 120, Administrative Hearings p. 217
Additional Resources p. 206
Additional Resources p. 207
Additional Resources p. 213
Chapter 13: Food and Nutrition p. 218
The USDA MyPlate p. 218
Child Care Food Program p. 220
Menu Evaluation p. 221
Caterers p. 222
Food Preparation Area p. 223
Food Storage p. 223
Food Storage and Refrigerators/Freezers p. 224
Food Safety p. 225
Choking Hazards p. 225
Proper food source p. 225
Food Handling/Service p. 226
Dishwashing and Sanitation p. 226
Dishwasher p. 227
Three compartment sinks p. 227
Sanitation p. 227
Food Requirements for Homes p. 228
Food Preparation/Storage p. 228
Food and Nutrition p. 229
Food Allergies p. 231
Additional Resources p. 220
Additional Resources p. 221
Additional Resources p. 222
Chapter 14: Ratio p. 232
Child Care Facilities p. 232
Required Staff-to-Child Ratios p. 232
Additional Adults Required p. 233
School-Age Child Care Programs p. 234
Required Staff-to-Child Ratio p. 234
Additional Adults Required p. 234
Large Family Child Care Homes p. 235
Required Staff-to-Child Ratio p. 235
Additional Adults Required p. 235
Licensed Family Day Care Homes p. 235
Dually Licensed Family Day Care Homes p. 236
School Readiness Group Size Requirements p. 236
Chapter 15: Record Keeping p. 239
The Child Care Licensing File p. 239
Basic Public File Organization p. 240
Confidential Files p. 240
Record Retention p. 242
File Organization and Documentation for Child Care Providers p. 242
Postings p. 242
Facilities and Homes p. 242
Facilities: p. 243
Written Policies and Plans p. 243
Facilities and Homes: p. 243
Facilities: p. 244
Homes: p. 244
Records p. 244
Facilities and Homes: p. 244
Facilities: p. 245
Logs: p. 246
Facilities: p. 246
Transportation Documentation (Facilities and Homes): p. 246
General Documentation: p. 247
Facilities: p. 247
Homes: p. 247
Files for Children in Care p. 247
Immunization Records (Facilities and Homes): p. 248
Student Health Records (Facilities and Homes): p. 248
Additional Health Records and Documentation Requirements: p. 249
Facilities and Homes: p. 249
Facilities: p. 249
Homes: p. 250
Enrollment Information p. 250
Facilities and Homes: p. 250
Files for All Child Care Personnel p. 251
Facilities and homes: p. 251
Documentation of Credentials and Training p. 252
Facilities: p. 252
Director Credential p. 252
Staff Credentials p. 253
40 Hours Introductory to Child Care Training p. 253
Homes: p. 254
Credential requirements for Large Family Child Care Homes p. 254
30 Hour Family Child Care Home Training p. 254
10 Hour Specialized Part II for Large Family Child Care Homes p. 255
Facilities and Homes p. 256
In-service Training p. 256
Early Literacy Training p. 257
First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training p. 257
Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training p. 258
Fire Extinguisher Training p. 258
Files for Facility Volunteers p. 258
Files for Family Day Care Home Substitute(s) p. 259
Chapter 16: Religious Exemption p. 260
Accreditation p. 261
Religious Exemption Process p. 261
60 Day Notification Letter p. 261
Granting a Religious Exemption p. 262
Voluntary and Mandatory Licensure p. 264
Voluntary Licensure p. 264
Mandatory Licensure p. 264
Complaints Regarding Religious Exempt Facilities p. 264
Background Screening p. 264
All Other Standards p. 265
Allegations of Child Abuse or Neglect p. 266
Chapter 17: Supervision p. 267
Child Care Facilities p. 267
Exceptions p. 269
Additional Supervision p. 269
Minimum Age Requirements p. 271
School-Age Child Care Programs p. 271
Additional Supervision p. 272
Minimum Age Requirements p. 273
Licensed Family Day Care Homes p. 273
Additional Supervision Requirements p. 274
Minimum Age Requirements p. 275
Large Family Child Care Homes p. 276
Additional Supervision Requirements p. 276
Minimum Age Requirements p. 278
Chapter 18: Training Requirements p. 279
Child Care Facility Training Requirements p. 279
40-clock-hour Introductory Training Requirement p. 279
Introductory Training Exemptions p. 283
Competency Examination Exemption p. 283
Educational Exemptions p. 283
Early Literacy and Language Development Training Requirement p. 284
Special Needs Training Requirement p. 284
Annual In-Service Training Requirement p. 284
Pediatric CPR/First Aid Training p. 286
Staff Credentialing Requirement p. 287
Director Credential Requirement p. 287
School Age Child Care Training Requirements p. 287
Large Family Child Care Training Requirement p. 288
40-clock-hour Training Requirement p. 288
30-hour Training Requirement p. 289
6-clock-hour Family Child Care Home Rules and Regulations Training Requirement p. 289
Literacy Training Requirement p. 289
Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training p. 290
Annual In-Service Training p. 290
Licensed Family Day Care Home Training Requirements p. 292
30-clock-hour Training Requirement p. 292
6-clock-hour Family Child Care Home Rules and Regulations Training Requirement p. 293
Literacy Training Requirement p. 293
Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training p. 293
Annual In-Service Training p. 294
Registered Family Day Care Home Training Requirements p. 295
30-clock-hour Training Requirement p. 295
Literacy Training Requirement p. 295
Annual In-Service Training p. 296
School Readiness Provider Training Requirements p. 297
Pre-service Timeframe p. 297
Training Courses p. 297
Break in Service p. 299
Documentation of Training p. 299
Training Exemptions p. 299
Annual In-Service Training p. 300
Chapter 19: Volunteers p. 302
Requirements Relating to Volunteers p. 302
Volunteers Who Work 10 Hours or More Per Month p. 303
Volunteers Who Work Less Than 10 Hours Per Month p. 303
Foster Grandparents p. 303
Background Screening of Volunteers p. 304
Provider Requirements p. 305
Chapter 20: School Readiness Inspections p. 306
Right of Inspection p. 306
Types of Inspections p. 306
Initial “Pre-contractual” Inspection p. 306
Re-Inspection p. 307
Renewal Inspection (Licensed Providers) p. 307
Annual License Exempt Inspection (Religious Exempt, Public/Non-Public Schools… p. 308
Complaint Inspection p. 308
Frequency of Inspections p. 309
Licensed School Readiness Facilities p. 309
Licensed School Readiness Family Day Care Homes and Large Family Child Care Homes p. 309
License Exempt School Readiness Programs (not currently regulated) p. 309
Registered School Readiness Family Day Care Homes p. 309
The Inspection Process p. 309
Appendix A: Glossary p. 311
Appendix B p. 327
Guide to the Inspection Process: Licensed Facilities p. 327
General Requirements p. 328
1. License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising p. 328
2. Minimum Age Requirements p. 328
3. Ratio Sufficient p. 329
4. Supervision p. 329
5. Transportation p. 331
6. Driver’s License, Physician Certification and First Aid/CPR Training p. 332
7. Vehicle Insurance and Inspection p. 332
8. Seat Belts/Child Restraints p. 332
9. Planned Activities p. 333
10. Field Trip Permission p. 334
11. Child Discipline p. 334
Physical Environment p. 335
12. Facility Environment p. 335
13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons p. 336
14. Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation p. 337
15. Licensed Capacity p. 337
16. Indoor Floor Space p. 338
17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing p. 338
18. Bedding and Linens p. 340
19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements p. 340
20. Crib Requirements p. 341
21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities p. 342
22. Operable Phone p. 343
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness p. 343
Food and Nutrition p. 345
24. Food Preparation Area p. 345
25. Meals and Snacks p. 345
26. Meal and Snack Menus p. 347
27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources p. 347
28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food p. 348
29. Health and Sanitation p. 348
30. Diapering p. 349
31. Indoor Equipment p. 350
32. Outdoor Equipment p. 351
Training p. 351
33. Training Requirements p. 351
34. Credentialed Staff p. 354
Health Requirements p. 355
35. Communicable Disease Control p. 355
36. CPR Requirements p. 355
37. First Aid Staff/First Aid Kit p. 356
38. Emergency Telephone Numbers p. 357
39. Accident/Incident Notification & Documentation p. 357
40. Medication p. 358
Record Keeping p. 359
41. Immunization Records p. 359
42. Student Health and Records p. 359
43. Enrollment Information p. 360
44. Personnel Records p. 361
45. Background Screening Documents p. 361
46. Daily Attendance p. 362
Enforcement p. 363
47. Access/Child Safety p. 363
Guide to the Inspection Process: Licensed Large Family Child Care Homes p. 365
Licensed Large Family Child Care Home p. 365
1. Licensed Capacity/Ratio p. 365
2. Child Discipline p. 366
3. Transportation p. 366
4. Planned Activities p. 368
5. Operator/Advertising p. 368
6. Employee and Substitute Requirements p. 369
7. Background Screening Requirements p. 369
8. Staff Training p. 370
9. Supervision p. 372
Health Requirements p. 373
10. Animal Vaccinations p. 373
11. Toxic/Hazardous Materials and Harmful Items (10. FDCH) p. 374
12. Smoking on Premises p. 374
13. Firearms/Weapons p. 374
14. Indoor Play Areas p. 375
15. Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements p. 375
16. Swimming Pools p. 377
17. Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding p. 378
19. Toys, Furnishings, Equipment and Plumbing p. 380
20. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation p. 380
21. Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided p. 381
22. Hygiene and Sanitation p. 383
23. Individual Towels and Wash Cloths p. 384
24. Diapering Area Clean and Sanitized p. 384
25. First Aid Kit p. 385
26. Emergency Information p. 385
27. Emergency Procedures and Notifications p. 385
28. Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness p. 386
29. Communicable Disease Control p. 387
30. Medication p. 388
31. Documentation of Dispensed Medication p. 389
Children’s Records p. 390
32. Immunization Records p. 390
33. Health Records p. 391
34. Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance p. 391
Enforcement p. 392
35. Access to the Premises Allowed/Misrepresentation p. 392
36. Child Safety p. 393
Guide to the Inspection Process: Licensed Homes p. 394
Licensed Family Day Care Home p. 394
1. Licensed Capacity/Ratio p. 394
2. Child Discipline p. 395
3. Transportation p. 395
4. Operator/Advertising p. 397
5. Employee and Substitute Requirements p. 397
6. Background Screening Requirements p. 398
7. Staff Training p. 398
8. Supervision p. 401
Health Requirements p. 402
9. Animal Vaccinations p. 402
10. Toxic/Hazardous Materials and Harmful Items p. 402
11. Smoking on Premises p. 403
12. Firearms/Weapons p. 403
13. Indoor Play Areas p. 403
14. Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements p. 404
15. Swimming Pools p. 405
16. Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding p. 406
18. Toys, Furnishings, Equipment and Plumbing p. 408
19. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation p. 408
20. Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided (20. FDCH) p. 409
21. Hygiene and Sanitation p. 411
22. Individual Towels and Wash Cloths p. 412
23. Diapering Area Clean and Sanitized p. 412
24. First Aid Kit p. 413
25. Emergency Information p. 413
26. Emergency Procedures and Notifications p. 413
27. Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness p. 414
28. Communicable Disease Control p. 415
29. Medication p. 416
30. Documentation of Dispensed Medication p. 417
Children’s Records p. 417
31. Immunization Records p. 417
32. Health Records p. 419
33. Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance p. 419
Enforcement p. 420
34. Access to the Premises Allowed/Misrepresentation p. 420
35. Child Safety p. 421

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s. 402.305, F.S. Pages 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 37, 38, 40, 41, 45, 52, 66, 72, 73, 106, 107, 123, 132, 135, 136, 137, 143, 144, 151, 160, 161, 171, 176, 180, 201, 202, 203, 232, 234, 237, 238, 243, 252, 253, 260, 261, 265, 271, 273, 283, 287, 303, 304, 311, 313, 314, 317, 318, 325, 359
s. 402.302, F.S. Pages 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 41, 110, 119, 126, 136, 144, 235, 236, 251, 276, 288, 302, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 318, 319, 320, 322, 323, 325
s. 402.301, F.S. Pages 21, 31, 34, 40, 45, 58, 62, 64, 70, 92, 93, 111, 199, 200, 202, 203, 205, 206, 260, 304, 314, 363
s. 402.319, F.S. Pages 30, 34, 62, 66, 70, 92, 157, 199, 200, 202, 203, 205, 206, 212, 215, 216, 311, 363
s. 402.3055, F.S. Pages 111, 119, 123, 132, 151, 160, 161, 201, 202, 204, 251, 260, 261, 265, 311
s. 402.313, F.S. Pages 40, 42, 51, 77, 78, 81, 85, 108, 109, 160, 293, 294
s. 120.60, F.S. Pages 49, 61, 64, 70, 71, 72, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205
s. 402.308, F.S. Pages 25, 27, 49, 62, 64, 67, 70, 71, 72, 131, 132
s. 402.310, F.S. Pages 64, 88, 131, 156, 179, 183, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204
s. 402.316, F.S. Pages 21, 110, 119, 158, 160, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 314
s. 402.3131, F.S. Pages 26, 40, 43, 45, 108, 174, 279, 288, 289, 290
Chapter 120, F.S. Pages 34, 131, 132, 197, 198, 200, 211, 311
s. 435.04, F.S. Pages 81, 105, 110, 115, 116, 119, 125, 251
§ 39.201 Required reports of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect, sexual abuse of a child, and juvenile sexual abuse; required reports of death; reports involving a child who has exhibited inappropriate sexual behavior. Pages 50, 106, 107, 151, 152, 153, 159
§ 39.302 Protective investigations of institutional child abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Pages 28, 50, 154, 156, 159, 162, 266
s. 402.3025, F.S. Pages 5, 18, 21, 123, 313
s. 402.309, F.S. Pages 62, 63, 78, 79, 321
s. 402.312, F.S. Pages 199, 202, 203, 204, 205
Chapter 39, F.S. Pages 34, 363, 393, 421
Chapter 402, F.S. Pages 51, 69, 82, 148
s. 515.25, F.S. Pages 376, 377, 404, 405
Chapter 435, F.S. Pages 35, 105, 122
s. 402.3054, F.S. Pages 108, 120, 286
s. 402.311, F.S. Pages 88, 306, 363
s. 435.06, F.S. Pages 105, 131, 252
s. 775.082, F.S. Pages 211, 212, 328
s. 775.083, F.S. Pages 211, 212, 328
s. 166.0445, F.S. Pages 39, 77
s. 316.615, F.S. Pages 246, 332
s. 402.281, F.S. Pages 197, 198
s. 402.3115, F.S. Pages 26, 90
s. 402.3125, F.S. Pages 38, 102
§ 409.175 Licensure of family foster homes, residential child-caring agencies, and child-placing agencies; public records exemption. Pages 22, 27
s. 435.07, F.S. Pages 125, 131
s. 790.001, F.S. Pages 374, 403
Chapter 119, F.S. Page 34
Chapter 125, F.S. Page 34
Chapter 166, F.S. Page 34
Chapter 196, F.S. Page 34
Chapter 220, F.S. Page 35
Chapter 285, F.S. Page 35
Chapter 381, F.S. Page 35
Chapter 386, F.S. Page 35
Chapter 409, F.S. Page 35
Chapter 411, F.S. Page 35
Chapter 509, F.S. Page 35
Chapter 624, F.S. Page 35
Chapter 627, F.S. Page 35
Chapter 633, F.S. Page 35
Chapter 775, F.S. Page 35
Chapter 827, F.S. Page 363
Chapter 893, F.S. Page 35
Chapter 943, F.S. Page 35
Chapter 945, F.S. Page 35
s. 119.011, F.S. Page 240
s. 120.57, F.S. Page 204
s. 20.15, F.S. Page 336
s. 234.05, F.S. Page 333
s. 316.614, F.S. Page 333
s. 386.204, F.S. Page 247
§ 39.01 Definitions. Page 154
§ 39.202 Confidentiality of reports and records in cases of child abuse or neglect; exception. Page 153
§ 39.203 Immunity from liability in cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Page 153
§ 39.301 Initiation of protective investigations. Page 50
s. 402.26, F.S. Page 17
s. 402.3057, F.S. Page 21
s. 402.306, F.S. Page 29
s. 402.307, F.S. Page 29
s. 402.315, F.S. Page 56
s. 404.056, F.S. Page 45
s. 435.05, F.S. Page 122
s. 445.024, F.S. Page 173
s. 509.013, F.S. Page 22
s. 775.084, F.S. Page 212

Administrative Code rules (24)

Rule 65C-22.001 General Requirements. Pages 18, 26, 38, 40, 41, 45, 46, 49, 53, 62, 68, 70, 73, 107, 117, 118, 119, 120, 129, 130, 135, 136, 137, 143, 148, 149, 170, 171, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 180, 181, 189, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 229, 230, 232, 233, 234, 242, 243, 244, 248, 250, 251, 252, 254, 256, 258, 267, 268, 269, 271, 272, 279, 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 286, 287, 302, 303, 304, 311, 313, 314, 315, 317, 318, 319, 320, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326
Rule 65C-20.008 Application. Pages 26, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 49, 62, 68, 70, 108, 109, 117, 118, 119, 120, 129, 130, 137, 143, 174, 175, 176, 189, 218, 219, 220, 221, 235, 242, 243, 244, 257, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 303, 304, 311, 318, 320, 322, 323, 324, 325
Rule 65C-22.008 School Age Child Care. Pages 5, 19, 20, 21, 26, 40, 49, 110, 123, 135, 136, 137, 141, 143, 144, 149, 173, 234, 235, 251, 254, 256, 258, 272, 273, 280, 284, 287, 288, 304, 311, 312, 313, 322, 323, 324
Rule 65C-20.012 Enforcement. Pages 64, 65, 88, 200, 207, 208, 209, 210, 321
Rule 65C-22.010 Enforcement. Pages 64, 65, 200, 207, 208, 209, 210, 321
65C-22, F.A.C. Pages 58, 92, 136, 143, 212, 263, 311
65C-22.003, F.A.C. Pages 75, 238, 280, 286, 288, 301
65C-20, F.A.C. Pages 36, 45, 58, 212, 311
Rule 65C-22.007 Evening Child Care. Pages 40, 136, 145, 173, 324
64E-8, F.A.C. Pages 36, 45, 77
69A-36, F.A.C. Pages 26, 36, 148
65C-22.002, F.A.C. Pages 38, 135
Rule 65C-22.009 Gold Seal Quality Care Program. Pages 92, 198
65C-25, F.A.C. Pages 40, 311
64D-1, F.A.C. Page 36
64D-3, F.A.C. Page 36
64E-10, F.A.C. Page 36
64E-5, F.A.C. Page 36
64E-6, F.A.C. Page 36
64E-9, F.A.C. Page 36
65C-13, F.A.C. Page 36
65C-20.009, F.A.C. Page 75
Rule 65C-20.014 Gold Seal Quality Care Program. Page 198
65C-25.001, F.A.C. Page 18

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