23. Religious Exempt Accreditation

Question 1

How to qualify for religious exemption?

Answer 1

~ must be accredited by or members of organizations that have adopted and published accrediting standards for health, safety, and sanitation and require their child care programs to comply with these and local standards
~ required to meet the requirements in ss. 492.305 and 402.3055, F.S., related to background screening

Once accredited, they must submit a Notification of Religious Exemption of Operation form and a renewal form each year thereafter.

Question 2

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Answer 2

Be advised that while the Department recognizes religious exemption accreditation agencies, the Department’s recognition of these agencies does not equate to an approval, as statute does not establish an approval process for these agencies.