Once awarded, accreditation is valid for up to five (5) years when once again, the child care provider must reapply for accreditation.
Accredited providers must submit an annual report every year with exception to the year of initial/renewal accreditation. That means, the child care provider will submit an annual report the second year of accreditation.
The provisions of ss. 402.301-402.319, except for the requirements regarding screening of child care personnel, shall not apply to a child care facility which is an integral part of church or parochial schools conducting regularly scheduled classes, courses of study, or educational programs accredited by, or by a member of, an organization which publishes and requires compliance with its standards for health, safety, and sanitation.
However, such facilities shall meet minimum requirements of the applicable local governing body as to health, sanitation, and safety and shall meet the screening requirements pursuant to ss. 402.305 and 402.3055. Failure by a facility to comply with such screening requirements shall result in the loss of the facility's exemption from licensure.
Update to Health and Safety Check Policy:
All religious exempt providers are required to undergo a health and safety check prior to license exempt approval. The health and safety check will be conducted annually.
The Health and Safety Checklist for License Exempt Providers.
Health and Safety Checklist 2024 (pdf)
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