Rules, Regulations, and Resources

• Department of Children and Families – Rules and Handbooks
• School Readiness Health and Safety – Checklists and Handbook
• Child Care Alarms for Transportation
• Child Care Programs and Inspections Guide
• Public Playground Safety Handbook (English)
• Outdoor Home Playground Safety Handbook
• Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Age
• Department of Children and Families Website
• Office of Early Learning Website
• Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County Website
• Training and Credentialing
• Child Care Facility Training Requirements
• Facilities Serving only School-Age Children
• Family Day Care Home Operators & Substitutes Working 40 Hours or More a Month
• Family Day Care Home Substitutes Working Less Than 40 Hours a Month
• How to Earn CEU’s for DCF Child Care Courses
• Staff Credential Application 
  Please be advised that confirmation of the staff credential will be issued directly to your child care training transcript.