The bill CS/CS/CS/HB 47 amends various sections of the Florida Statutes to enhance the regulatory framework for child care facilities and early learning providers. Key changes include the replacement of the term "family day care home" with "family child care home" throughout the legislation, which broadens the definition of child care services. The bill introduces new training requirements for prekindergarten educators, mandating five clock hours of emergent literacy training focused on age-appropriate skills and strategies for children with disabilities. Additionally, it establishes a statewide toll-free Warm-Line to assist child care facilities with health and developmental issues, particularly for children with special needs.

The legislation also revises licensing standards, including updated screening requirements for child care personnel and the introduction of provisional licenses under specific conditions. It removes certain provisions related to parent and child education and specialized child care facilities, while expanding the types of providers considered in developing plans to eliminate duplicative inspections. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards in child care facilities, including compliance with health and safety regulations, and introduces the Gold Seal Quality Care designation for accredited providers. Overall, the bill aims to improve the quality and safety of child care services in Florida, with an effective date set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 47 Filed: 170.201, 402.306, 402.3115, 402.316, 627.70161, 1002.59
H 47 c1: 170.201, 402.306, 402.3115, 402.316, 1002.59
H 47 c2: 170.201, 402.3115, 402.313, 402.316, 627.70161, 39.202, 125.0109, 166.0445, 212.08, 402.312, 402.318, 402.319, 409.988, 411.203, 1002.59, 1002.82, 1002.83, 1002.84, 1002.895, 1002.93, 1002.95
H 47 c3: 170.201, 402.3115, 402.313, 402.316, 627.70161, 39.202, 125.0109, 166.0445, 212.08, 402.312, 402.318, 402.319, 409.988, 411.203, 1002.59, 1002.82, 1002.83, 1002.84, 1002.895, 1002.93, 1002.95