waiver of subsection 65C-13.030(7)(h)4, Florida Administrative Code, from 4KIDS of South Florida, assigned Case No. 18-013W. Per 65C-13.030(7)(h)4 each bedroom shall have at least two (2) means of exit in case of emergency. Bedrooms above ground ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

    Family Safety and Preservation Program

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    65C-13.030Standards for Licensed Out-of-Home Caregivers

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 21, 2018, the Department of Children and Families, received a petition for waiver of Subparagraph 65C-13.030(7)(h)4, Florida Administrative Code, from 4KIDS of South Florida, assigned Case No. 18-013W. Subparagraph 65C-13.030(7)(h)4 each bedroom shall have at least two (2) means of exit in case of emergency. Bedrooms above ground level must have a means of escape that will allow for safe exit. If the child’s bedroom is equipped with burglar bars, the caregiver shall demonstrate that the burglar bars can be released to allow exit. A key placed near a window does not qualify as an approved emergency release method. Age-appropriate training on opening of the burglar bars shall be provided to each child upon placement.

    A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Agency Clerk, Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 2, Room 204, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700.

Document Information

Contact:
Agency Clerk, Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 2, Room 204, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700.
Related Rules: (1)
65C-13.030. Standards for Licensed Out-of-Home Caregivers