Appendix B: DCF Licensing Information for Child Care Center Providers
Kelly McKown
Appendix B: DHS Licensing Information for Child Care Providers
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) Licensing Division has a critical role in monitoring and supporting health and safety in licensed child care programs in Florida. Licensure provides the necessary oversight mechanisms to ensure child care is provided in a healthy and safe environment, provided by qualified people, and can meet the developmental needs of all children in care.
Details for different provider types
Childcare centers: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-care/child-care-licensure.shtml
Family Childcare Home Programs: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-care/training-alerts/OPENH.shtml
Related pages, topics, resources
https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-care/provider-resources.shtml
Licensing Lookup to find public information about all licensed programs
Parent Aware to search for quality child care
Legislative changes for licensed programs
Playground Safety Handbook from US Consumer Product Safety Commission
