Home daycare operations in Boca Raton require licensing through Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Children and Families. Operators must verify zoning compliance with the city and complete required training and inspections.
Family child care homes in Boca Raton must be licensed through the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). Operators must verify zoning compliance with the city's Zoning Department. Required steps include completing the DCF 30-hour family child care home training, CPR/Pediatric First Aid certification, Level II background screening for the provider, substitute, and all adult household residents, and passing a fire inspection. Palm Beach County Health Department also conducts inspections of licensed facilities.
Operating without proper licensing may result in DCF enforcement action and potential criminal charges. Contact DCF at 1-866-762-2237.
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