About Family Child Care Home Registration

Even though registered family day care homes are not inspected by the Department, they are required to provide information annually as part of the application process, to include:

1. The name of the operator.
2. The number of children served (not to exceed capacity as defined by § 402.302(7), Florida Statutes).
3. Proof of written plan to provide at least one competent adult to be available to substitute for the operator in an emergency.
4. Proof of screening and background checks.
5. Proof that immunization records for the children are kept current.
6. Proof that each parent has been provided a copy of a completed Health and Safety Checklist.
7. Proof of completion of the 30-hour family day care home training course as well as an approved 5-hour course in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years. The 35 hours of training must be completed prior to registration.

Please be advised that you must complete the registration process and receive a registration letter from DCF prior to providing child care.