It's a New Day in Public Health.
The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
Family/Large Family Child Care Home
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County
Environmental Public Health- PBChildcare@flhealth.gov
- 561-837-5900
-
Mailing Location
800 Clematis St.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Quick Links
Rules and Regulations Governing Child Care
Rules and Regs Governing Family Child Care
A Family Child Care Home is an occupied residence in which child care is regularly provided for children from at least two unrelated families to the operator. The provider receives a payment, fee or grant for any of the children receiving care whether for profit or nonprofit.
Family Child Care Home and Large Family Child Care Homes have the same definition. The main distinction is that the maximum capacity for a Family Child Care Home is 6 children (conditions apply) while Large Family Child Care Homes may care for up to 12 children (conditions apply). Too qualify for a Large Family Child Care license, a provider must successfully operate for at least 2 years as a Family Child Care Home.
I want to:
Connect with DOH