21401515, 65C-20.008 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 21401515

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

FAMILY DAY CARE STANDARDS AND LARGE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES

Overview

RULE:

65C-20.008	Application
65C-20.012	Enforcement
65C-20.014	Gold Seal Quality Care Program (Transferred)

PURPOSE:

The Department adopted standards effective October 2017 in an effort to move toward compliance with federal expectations for child care settings.  After adoption of the rule changes, it was determined areas within Chapter 65C-20, Florida Administrative Code needed further clarification regarding the Department’s intent of certain standards.  The current proposed rule development is intended to clarify the Department’s intent for certain standards, update materials incorporated by reference; and require licensed family day care homes and large family child care homes located on military installations that seek a Gold Seal Quality Designation, pursuant to s. 402.81, F.S. submit to the Department copies of inspection reports conducted by the Department of Defense for review and a determination of eligibility.

SUMMARY:

In an effort to comply with House Bills 1079 and 1435 that passed during the 2018 legislative session, new standards have been established in this rule to address each family day care home and large family child care home’s responsibility: to provide parents of children enrolled in the home information and resources regarding a Distracted Adult, and to annually acknowledge the reporting requirements for child care providers based on the Rilya Wilson Act as well as their understanding of the importance of continuity of care. Additionally, the Department continues to move toward compliance with federal requirements for quality child care pursuant to the CCDBG Act of 2014.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

402.281, 402.309, 402.313, 402.305, 402.3131, F.S.

LAW:

402.281, 402.309, 402.310, 402.302(13), 402.313, 402.305, 402.3131, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/17/2019 Vol. 45/12

COMMENTS:

From 1/17/2019 To 2/7/2019 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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