An order was issued on January 16, 2024 that disposes of the petition for variance from section 3.5.F of the Child Care Facility Handbook (“Handbook”), which is incorporated by reference in subsection 65C-22.001(6), Florida ....
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Family Safety and Preservation Program
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
65C-22.001General Requirements
The Department of Children and Families hereby gives notice: An order was issued on January 16, 2024 that disposes of the petition for variance from section 3.5.F of the Child Care Facility Handbook (“Handbook”), which is incorporated by reference in subsection 65C-22.001(6), Florida Administrative Code, from St. John the Divine Early Learning Center. The Notice of Petition for Waiver was published on December 11, 2023, in Volume 49, Number 238 of the Florida Administrative Register. Section 3.5.F of the Handbook requires a child care facility’s outdoor play area to have adequate fencing or walls. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 ½ inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area.
A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting: Agency Clerk, Department of Children and Families, 2415 North Monroe St., Ste. 400, Tallahassee, FL 32303 or Agency.Clerk@myflfamilies.com.
