Bill > S0394

This bill, titled "Licensing of Facilities that offer Health and Human Services," makes several changes to Florida law regarding child care facilities. It clarifies the definition of "child care" and "child care facility," with the latter now referring to facilities caring for more than four children unrelated to the operator, down from five. The bill also mandates that licensed or registered family day care homes must prominently display their license or registration in a common area and requires them to have a written plan identifying a designated substitute who has met screening and training requirements to care for children in the operator's absence. Furthermore, it strengthens advertising rules by prohibiting the promotion of any child care facility, family day care home, or large family child care home unless it is licensed or registered, and specifies that advertisements must include the relevant license or registration number. The bill also adjusts some licensing fees and updates the definition of "department" to refer to the Department of Children and Families.