This notice of rule development supplements for the purpose of clarification the rule development published on July 13, 2018, in Vol. 44, No. 136, of the FAR. The Department intends to amend rules 65C-20.008, .012, and .014, F.A.C., to update ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

65C-20.008Application

65C-20.012Enforcement

65C-20.014Gold Seal Quality Care Program

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This notice of rule development supplements for the purpose of clarification the rule development published on July 13, 2018, in Vol. 44, No. 136, of the FAR.

The Department intends to amend rules 65C-20.008, .012, and .014, F.A.C., to update forms and other materials incorporated by reference; and require family day care homes and large family child care homes that choose to participate in the Gold Seal program and are located on a military base to submit to the Department copies of inspection reports conducted by the Department of Defense.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Family Day Care and Large Family Child Care Homes Standards

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 402.281, 402.309, 402.313, 402.305, 402.3131, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 402.281, 402.309, 402.310, 402.302(13), 402.313, 402.305, 402.3131, FS.

RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD AT THE DATES, TIMES AND PLACES SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: Workshop A:

Date and Time: Friday, July 27, 2018 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EST, or at the conclusion of business, whichever is earlier.

Location: Department of Children and Families, 1000 W. Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303

 

Workshop B:

Date and Time: Monday, August 20, 2018 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EST, or at the conclusion of business, whichever is earlier.

Location: Town of Lady Lake Community Building, 237 West Guava Street, Lady Lake FL 32159

 

Workshop C:

Date and Time: August 24, 2018 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST, or the conclusion of business, whichever is earlier.

Place: Department of Children and Families, Rhode Building, 401 N.W. 2nd Ave., N23-25, Miami, FL 33128

 

Workshop D:

Date and Time: August 14, 2018 6:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. EST, or the conclusion of business, whichever is earlier.

Place: GoToWebinar. To register for the webinar, please visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3453634584586830849

For more information on any of the workshops, contact Cindy Campbell, Office of Child Care Regulation, at [e-mail] or [phone].

PLACE:

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 2 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Cindy Campbell, Office of Child Care Regulation, at [e-mail] or [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jodi Abramowitz. Jodi can be reached at [e-mail] or [phone].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.