7. Child Care

Question 1

Child Care in Florida

Answer 1

defined as the care, protection, and supervision of a child for a period of less than 24 hours a day on a regular basis, which implements parental care, enrichment, and health supervision for the child, in accordance with his or her individual needs and for which a payment, fee, or grant is made for care

Question 2

Conditions

Answer 2

~ subject to regulation by the Department or local licensing agencies (unless specifically excluded or exempted)
~ prolonged child care allows care to be provided for 24 hours or longer for a child whose parent/guardian works a shift of 24 hours or more (ex. firefighter)
~ the child may not be in care for more than 72 consecutive hours in any 7-day period
~ the parent/guardian must provide a written certification from the employer to verify the shift work

Question 3

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Answer 3

A child care program may be designated an urban child care facility by submitting an application and demonstrating that they are in an area that has been officially declared urban.

Question 4

The main types of child care programs in Florida are:

Answer 4

• Child Care Facilities
• Specialized Child Care Mildly III Facilities
• Family Day Care Homes
• Large Family Child Care Homes