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Child Care Centers
In Florida, to operate legally, child care providers and facilities must meet minimum standards. Numerous health and safety standards exist.
All licensed Child Care Centers are inspected on a quarterly basis by the Office of Licensure and Certification at the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Included in the standards are staff to child ratios. The required ratio differs depending on the ages of the children in care.
Minimum requirements are outlined on the following table:
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Minimum staff to child ratios for licensed child care centers
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Age
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Adult to Child Ratio
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Under 12 months
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1 adult / 4 children
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1 Year
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1 adult / 6 children
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2 Years
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1 adult / 11 children
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3 years
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1 adult / 15 children
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4 Years
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1 adult / 20 children
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More than 5 Years
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1 adult / 25 children
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* For those facilities serving only children who are handicapped or disabled, 5 years of age or older, the staff ratio is 1 adult for every 14 children.
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To view complete licensing information click here (http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/childcare/) |
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