Florida Administrative Code
65 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
65C - Family Safety and Preservation Program
Chapter 65C-22 - CHILD CARE STANDARDS
Section 65C-22.007 - Evening Child Care

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 65C-22.007

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) Hours of Care. Evening Child Care, as defined in Section 402.302(7), F.S., means child care provided during evening hours and may encompass the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

(2) Supervision. During evening child care hours, staff must remain awake at all times. While children are awake, direct supervision as described in paragraph 65C-22.001(5)(b), F.A.C., must be provided. When children are sleeping, supervision, as defined in section 2.4.2 of the Child Care Facility Handbook, is required.

(3) Exemptions. Child care standards, as outlined in Sections 402.301 through 402.305, F.S., and Rules 65C-22.001, F.A.C., apply to Evening Child Care with the following exceptions:

(a) Outdoor Play Area. For facilities that provide only evening child care, outdoor play space is not required. An open area within the existing indoor floor space designated for play that promotes the development of gross motor skills must be available.

(b) Credentialed staff, pursuant to Section 402.305(3), F.S., are not required for Evening Child Care.

(c) Director credentialed staff are not required for Evening Child Care.

Rulemaking Authority 402.305 FS. Law Implemented 402.305 FS.

New 7-2-98, Amended 9-12-04, 4-12-07, Repromulgated 5-1-08, Amended 1-13-10, 8-1-13.

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Florida may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.