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One of the most important decisions you will make as a parent is choosing quality child care for your child. The following resources will help you select the best provider for your family.

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Choosing a Child Care Provider

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Questions to Ask a Provider

Consider asking these questions as you visit child care centers. Answers to these questions can help you decide if the provider is the right fit for your child:

  • Is the facility licensed in Florida?
  • Are all teachers up-to-date on training requirements?
  • Does the facility meet all staff/child ratios?
  • What kind of curriculum is offered?
  • Does staff have positive, nurturing interactions with the children?
  • Do the children appear to be happy in their surroundings?
  • Are the children constantly supervised?
  • Is each staff member responsible for the same children each day?
  • How do they keep parents informed about their child’s progress?
  • How frequently are communications sent to parents?
  • Does the facility have clean and safe surroundings?
  • Do they provide healthy, nutritious snacks, and/or meals?
Child Care Resources

Finding the right child care program for your child is a critical decision to make. Knowing what the requirements are and the inspection process for a child care provider is also important to understand when making such an important decision that can impact your child’s life.

Programs & Inspections Guide

The Florida Department of Education’s Division of Early Learning is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable and quality early learning services for the state’s children and families. In partnership with 30 early learning coalitions and Redlands Christian Association, Early Learning delivers three programs:

  1. School Readiness Program offers financial assistance to low-income families for early education and care so they can become financially self-sufficient and their young children can be successful in school in the future.
  2. Voluntary prekindergarten (VPK) is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond.
  3. Child Care Resource and Referral is a network that helps families identify and select quality child care options that best meet their needs.

For additional Early Learning information, call 866-FL-READY (357-3239).

When selecting summer care for your school age child, there are many options to consider. Resources provided by the Florida Department of Children and Families can help you make a choice that is safe and fun for your child.

Choosing a Safe Summer Camp

The Florida Department of Children and Families has a variety of resources that allow you to review child care requirements, provider details, and other important guides to ensure you have the information you need to make the best choice for your child.

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