Resources

One of the most important decisions you will ever make as a parent is choosing quality child care for your child.

The following resources are available to help you make a good choice:

• Brochures, Fact Sheets, Publications, and Reports
• Choosing a Child Care Provider
• Choosing a Safe Summer Camp
• Division of Early Learning Parents’ Pages

Provider Search

Provider profiles contain all relevant information pertaining to a child care provider: Name, address, license number, provider type, capacity, days and hours of operation, and services offered.

Child Care Provider Licensure/Registration Requirements

• Laws and Requirements
• Child Care Facility Fact Sheet
  English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• Child Care Licensing Overview
  English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• Learn About the Licensing/Registration Process and Requirements for Providers
  • Licensed Providers
  • Registered Providers

More Information

• For complaints regarding alleged abuse or neglect by a child care provider, call the Florida Abuse Hotline 1-800-962-2873.
• For complaints relating to the School Readiness Program or VPK Program, contact your county’s Early Learning Coalition .
• For any other concerns or complaints about a child care provider, you may file a complaint online .
• Contact your area's local Child Care Licensing agency.