Frequently Asked Questions Y Y fas fa-question /service-programs/child-care/covid-19-faqs.shtml One of the most important decisions you will ever make as a parent is choosing quality child care for your child. Y N fas fa-clipboard-check /service-programs/child-care/choosing-a-daycare.shtml Provider profiles contain all relevant information pertaining to a child care provider including the last three years of inspections. Y Y Y fas fa-search https://cares.myflfamilies.com/PublicSearch Learn about the Gold Seal Quality Care program and find providers in your area. Y Y fas fa-stamp /service-programs/child-care/goldseal.shtml A Parent Checklist for Quality Child Care - A brochure from the Office of Early Learning. Y N fas fa-file-pdf /service-programs/child-care/docs/quality%20checklist.pdf Selecting Quality Programs For Children - A brochure from the Office of Early Learning. Y N fas fa-file-pdf http://ccrain.fl-dcf.org/documents/-99/2356.pdf The Office of Child Care Regulations can only investigate complaint allegations relevant to the governing statutes and/or rules for child care services. Y N fas fa-times /service-programs/child-care/complaint/ Basic steps to opening a child care facility N Y fas fa-baby https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-care/child-care-licensure.shtml The goal of this course is to provide individuals with an overview of opening a family child care home program in Florida. N Y fas fa-home /service-programs/child-care/training-alerts/OPENH.shtml The child care licensing program is a component of the services provided by Department of Children and Families. N Y fas fa-id-badge /service-programs/child-care/child-care-licensure.shtml Currently, Florida law requires that anyone who provides child care in their home for more than one unrelated family must be either registered or licensed through the Department of Children and Families. N Y fas fa-home /service-programs/child-care/family-child-care-home-registration.shtml Detailed information on the laws and requirements that governs the operation of child care facilities and homes within the State of Florida. Y Y fas fa-balance-scale /service-programs/child-care/laws-and-requirements.shtml In accordance with section 402.306, Florida Statutes, the Department recognizes and exempts from licensure those religiously-affiliated programs that statutory requirements. N Y fas fa-praying-hands /service-programs/child-care/religious-exemption.shtml Brochures, Fact Sheets, and Reports published by the Office of Child Care Regulation. Y Y fas fa-book /service-programs/child-care/brochures-facts-progress.shtml Forms and Applications published by the Office of Child Care Regulation. N Y fab fa-wpforms /service-programs/child-care/forms-and-applications.shtml Licensing, Training, and other contacts related to child care services. Y Y fas fa-address-book /service-programs/child-care/contacts.shtml To ensure the safety of children in care, child care providers must be adequately prepared to respond to the needs of children in the event of disasters and emergencies. N Y fas fa-exclamation-circle /service-programs/child-care/emergency-preparedness.shtml Add a summer camp listing to the online directory. N Y fas fa-user-plus https://training02-dcf.myflorida.com/scis/provider.jsf Training resources for providers N Y fas fa-university /service-programs/child-care/training.shtml Log in to the online training system. N Y fas fa-sign-in-alt https://training01-dcf.myflorida.com/studentsite/admin/login.jsf Information to our providers and community partners specific to the background screening process of applicants, current employees and volunteers. N Y fas fa-user-check /service-programs/background-screening/ Resources and links to other websites. Y Y fas fa-link /service-programs/child-care/other-services.shtml Provider news and announcements. N Y fas fa-newspaper /service-programs/child-care/announcements.shtml Learn how to receive notifications on product recalls Y Y fas fa-exclamation-triangle /service-programs/child-care/recalls.shtml Login to Training System N Y fas fa-sign-in-alt https://training01-dcf.myflorida.com/masterlogin/login