Florida ChildcareLicensing Requirements
Stay compliant with Florida Child Care Facility Handbook regulations. Bloomily helps Florida childcare centers manage staff ratios, certifications, and emergency drills — all in one platform.
Staff-to-Child Ratios
Required ratios for Florida licensed childcare facilities
| Age Group | Staff : Children | Max Group Size |
|---|---|---|
Infants (0-12 months) | 1:4 | — |
ones | 1:6 | — |
twos | 1:11 | — |
threes | 1:15 | — |
fours | 1:20 | — |
School Age (5+ years) | 1:25 | — |
Bloomily automatically monitors staff-to-child ratios in real-time and alerts you when you're approaching limits.
Required Certifications
Certifications required for Florida childcare staff
Annual In-Service Training (10 hours)
Florida 10-hour annual in-service training requirement
DCF Child Care Training
Florida DCF 40-hour introductory child care training
First Aid
First Aid certification
Infant/Toddler Training
Special training for infant/toddler caregivers (Florida)
Level 2 Background Screening
Florida Level 2 background screening through DCF
Mandated Reporter Training
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Pediatric CPR
CPR certification for infants and children
Playground Safety Training
Florida playground safety training requirement
Safe Sleep Training
Florida safe sleep practices training for infant caregivers
TB Test
Tuberculosis screening test
Bloomily tracks certification expiration dates and sends automated renewal reminders before they lapse.
Emergency Drill Requirements
Required safety drills for Florida childcare facilities
Required Drills
Fire Drill
Monthly fire drills required
Ref: 65C-22.002
Lockdown/Security
Lockdown drills required
Ref: 65C-22.002
Hurricane
Hurricane/severe weather drills required
Ref: 65C-22.002
Recommended Drills
Shelter in Place
Shelter drills recommended
Bloomily automatically schedules drills and tracks completion to ensure you never miss a requirement.
Pre-Inspection Checklist
47 items based on Florida Child Care Facility Handbook requirements
License posted in visible location
Ref: 402.3125
Capacity limitations observed
Ref: 402.302
Hours of operation as licensed
Ref: 402.302
Written operational policies
Ref: 402.305
Parent orientation conducted
Ref: 402.305
Level 2 background screening complete
Ref: 402.302
Director credential on file
Ref: 402.305
Staff credentials documented
Ref: 402.305
CPR/First Aid certification current
Ref: 402.305
Annual in-service training (10 hrs)
Ref: 402.305
Staff-to-child ratios maintained
Ref: 402.305
Health screening records for staff
Ref: 402.305
Indoor space (35 sq ft per child)
Ref: 402.305
Outdoor space (45 sq ft per child)
Ref: 402.305
Temperature maintained 65-82°F
Ref: 65C-22.002
Adequate lighting provided
Ref: 65C-22.002
Toilet facilities clean and accessible
Ref: 65C-22.002
Handwashing sinks available
Ref: 65C-22.002
Safe drinking water provided
Ref: 65C-22.002
Sleeping equipment appropriate
Ref: 65C-22.002
Daily health observation performed
Ref: 65C-22.004
Handwashing procedures followed
Ref: 65C-22.004
Diaper changing procedures
Ref: 65C-22.004
Medication administration policy
Ref: 65C-22.004
First aid kit stocked and accessible
Ref: 65C-22.004
Communicable disease policy
Ref: 65C-22.004
Fire drills conducted monthly
Ref: 65C-22.002
Severe weather drills quarterly
Ref: 65C-22.002
Lockdown drills conducted
Ref: 65C-22.002
Emergency procedures posted
Ref: 65C-22.002
Smoke detectors operational
Ref: 65C-22.002
Fire extinguishers inspected
Ref: 65C-22.002
Emergency exits clear and marked
Ref: 65C-22.002
Outdoor equipment safe and maintained
Ref: 65C-22.002
Pool/water safety (if applicable)
Ref: 65C-22.002
Hazardous materials secured
Ref: 65C-22.002
Enrollment application complete
Ref: 65C-22.006
Emergency contact information
Ref: 65C-22.006
Immunization records (DH 680)
Ref: 65C-22.006
Health examination records
Ref: 65C-22.006
Allergy/special needs documented
Ref: 65C-22.006
Pickup authorization forms
Ref: 65C-22.006
Attendance records maintained
Ref: 65C-22.006
Daily schedule posted
Ref: 65C-22.003
Age-appropriate activities
Ref: 65C-22.003
Outdoor play time provided
Ref: 65C-22.003
Screen time limitations observed
Ref: 65C-22.003
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Bloomily keeps your checklist updated, tracks staff certifications, and alerts you before items expire.
Nearby State Requirements
Requirements vary by state. Click to view specific licensing requirements.
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