Intent to Apply: Registered Family Day Care Home

Intent to Apply

Please complete the information below as the first step in applying to become a Registered Family Day Care Home (FDCH) provider. By completing and submitting this information, it informs the Department of Children and Families (DCF) that you meet the minimum requirements and intend to apply to become a registered FDCH provider.

1. Please confirm completion of the required training requirements. *This question is required.

The Operator has completed the required training to become a registered family day care home provider.

2. Please enter your Student ID # or the last 5 digits of your Social Security #. *This question is required.

3. Have you ever been licensed or registered by DCF for a Child Care Facility or Family Day Care Home? *This question is required.

4. Applicant Name *This question is required.

First Name
Last Name
Phone Number (include area code)

5. Applicant Email Address *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

6. Site Address*

*Note: FDCH operators must provide care in his or her place of residence. *This question is required.

Street
City
State
Zip

7. Please select the county* the site (FDCH) will be located.

*Note: The following counties in Florida require Family Day Care Homes to be licensed and do not allow registration.

Brevard
Broward
Clay
Duval
Hernando

Hillsborough
Manatee
Miami-Dade
Nassau
Palm Beach

Pasco
Pinellas
Polk
Sarasota
Saint Johns

*This question is required.

Upon receipt of your intent to apply, the completion of the above training will be confirmed. Once training has been confirmed, an application packet detailing the next steps will be emailed to you.

Should you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the Child Care Program Office at (850) 488-4900.