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:::excerpt Florida child care oversight is handled by the Department of Children and Families in most counties and by approved local licensing agencies in some counties. This guide explains provider types, applications, background screening, training, staff c…
:::excerpt Families in the United States may be able to lower child care costs through state subsidies, Head Start, public prekindergarten, military fee assistance, employer benefits, tax credits, scholarships, and local programs. This guide explains how the …
:::excerpt A quality childcare center is more than a clean building or a friendly tour. Learn what to observe in caregiver interactions, supervision, staffing, safety, routines, communication, and licensing records—and which warning signs deserve closer inv…
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Florida Child Care Licensing Agency
Florida Department of Children & FamiliesChild Care Services
Child Care Program Office
1317 Winewood Boulevard
Building 6, Floor 3
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
Phone: 850-488-4900
Web Site: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-care/
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