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The name of the operator
The number of children served (not to exceed capacity as defined by § 402.302(7), Florida Statutes
Proof of written plan to provide at least one competent adult to be available to substitute for the operator in an emergency
Proof of screening and background checks
Proof that immunization records for the children are kept current
Proof that each parent has been provided a copy of a completed Health and Safety Checklist
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.
If you are thinking about becoming a Registered Family Home provider for the FIRST TIME, please click the link below:
If you are a new applicant for a Family Day Care Home Registration, please click on the Intent to Apply link below and complete the form. If you should have any questions regarding this process, please call 850-488-4900.
To apply, fill out the Intent to Apply: Registered Family Day Care Home application.
If you are currently a Registered Family Day Care Home provider and wish to RENEW your registration, please download and print all of the documents listed below. Complete all forms and mail them all together with your $25 application fee to:
Department of Children and Families
Office of Child Care
2415 North Monroe Street
Suite 400, Room N216
Tallahassee, FL 32303