The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes concerning child care and early learning services, with a primary focus on family child care homes and large family child care homes. It updates the terminology from "family day care home" to "family child care home" and revises the information that must be shared electronically with the community, including licensing and health standards. Notably, the bill removes the requirement for these homes to provide specific information to parents annually and establishes minimum requirements for certain child care facilities that are exempt from licensure, stating that failure to meet these requirements will result in the loss of their exemption. Additionally, it introduces the Florida Child Care Fund, which will be managed by a Department of Education direct-support organization, and outlines the fund's purpose and reporting requirements.

Furthermore, the bill enhances the regulatory framework for child care providers by specifying licensure and registration requirements, as well as penalties for operating without proper licensing. It mandates that child care facilities submit annual affidavits of compliance and establishes Warm-Lines to assist with health and developmental issues. The bill also outlines the requirements for child care facilities seeking Gold Seal Quality Care designation, including the need for accreditation and ongoing compliance procedures. Overall, the legislation aims to improve the safety, accountability, and accessibility of child care services in Florida while ensuring families have access to essential information and resources.

Statutes affected:
S 1690 Filed: 627.70161, 1001.24, 39.101
S 1690 c1: 402.306, 402.313, 402.316, 627.70161, 39.202, 125.0109, 166.0445, 212.08, 402.312, 402.315, 402.318, 402.319, 409.988, 411.203, 1002.55, 1002.82, 1002.83, 1002.84, 1002.895
S 1690 c2: 402.306, 402.313, 402.316, 627.70161, 39.202, 125.0109, 166.0445, 212.08, 402.312, 402.315, 402.318, 402.319, 409.988, 411.203, 1002.55, 1002.82, 1002.84, 1002.895, 1002.93
S 1690 c3: 402.306, 402.313, 402.316, 627.70161, 1001.24, 39.202, 125.0109, 166.0445, 212.08, 402.305, 402.312, 402.315, 402.318, 402.319, 409.988, 411.203, 1002.55, 1002.82, 1002.84, 1002.895, 1002.93
S 1690 e1: 402.306, 402.313, 402.316, 627.70161, 1001.24, 39.202, 125.0109, 166.0445, 212.08, 402.305, 402.312, 402.315, 402.318, 402.319, 409.988, 411.203, 1002.55, 1002.82, 1002.83, 1002.84, 1002.895, 1002.93
S 1690 er: 402.306, 402.313, 402.316, 627.70161, 1001.24, 39.202, 125.0109, 166.0445, 212.08, 402.305, 402.312, 402.315, 402.318, 402.319, 409.988, 411.203, 1002.55, 1002.82, 1002.83, 1002.84, 1002.895, 1002.93