30353645, 65C-22.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 30353645

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

CHILD CARE STANDARDS

Overview

RULE:

65C-22.001	General Requirements
65C-22.010	Enforcement

PURPOSE:

Amendments update the licensing standards; requirements regarding exemptions; and requirements for safe school officers for child care facilities pursuant to Chapter Laws 2025-58 and 2025-181. Amendments will also delete obsolete rule provisions and streamline licensing processes for childcare agencies.

SUMMARY:

Amendments: (1) clarifies language, (2) adds CARES as method of submitting application, (3) incorporates amended Handbook, (4) incorporates amended brochure, (5) incorporates amended classification summaries, (6) amends disciplinary sanctions, (7) adds requirements regarding administrative action.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

402.305, 402.309, 402.310 F.S.

LAW:

402.305, 402.309, 402.310, 402.319, 402.3054, 402.3055, 402.308, 402.310, 435.05 F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/23/2025 Vol. 51/247

COMMENTS:

From 12/23/2025 To 1/13/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-08017 CF/PI 175-24, March 2014, Know Your Child Care Facility
Ref-10461 CF-FSP 5017 Application for a License to Operate a Child Care Facility
Ref-10474 CF-FSP 5428 Meal Pattern for Infants
Ref-10475 CF-FSP 5429 Meal Pattern for Children
Ref-19085 Child Care Facility Handbook
Ref-19086 CF/PI 175-24 Know Your Child Care Facility
Ref-19087 CF-FSP 5429 Meal Pattern for Children
Ref-19088 CF-FSP 5428 Meal Pattern for Infants
Ref-19089 CF-FSP 5316 Child Care Facility Standards Classification Summary
Ref-19090 CF-FSP 5427 School-Age Child Care Facility Standards Classification Summary

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