Child Care Resources for Families
One of the most important decisions you will ever make as a parent is choosing quality child care for your child.
The following resources are available to help you make a good choice:
Provider Search
Provider profiles contain all relevant information pertaining to a child care provider: Name, address, license number, provider type, capacity, days and hours of operation and services offered.
Child Care Provider Licensure/Registration Requirements
- Laws and Requirements
- Child Care Facility Fact Sheet
English | Spanish - Child Care Licensing Overview
English | Spanish - Large Family Child Care Home Fact Sheet
English | Spanish - Licensed Family Day Care Home Fact Sheet
English | Spanish - Learn About the Licensing/Registration Process and Requirements for Providers
- Learn About the Process for Enforcing Child Care Standards
More Information
- For complaints regarding alleged abuse/neglect by a child care provider, call the Florida Abuse Hotline 1-800-962-2873
- For complaints relating to the School Readiness Program or VPK Program, contact your county’s Early Learning Coalition.
- For any other concerns/complaints about a child care provider you may file a complaint online or contact Child Care Licensing agency for your area.