An order was issued on June 9, 2023 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-22.001 General Requirements
The Department of Children and Families hereby gives notice:
An order was issued on June 9, 2023 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 Primrose School at Collier Parkway, LLC. The Notice of Petition for Waiver was published on March 22, 2023, in Volume 49, Number 56 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.
The petition for variance was granted because Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship and that the underlying purpose of the statute has been achieved.
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.
