The Compliance Guide

Florida daycare DCF compliance checklist for new childcare facility owners
Opening a Licensed Daycare in Florida: A Compliance Checklist for New Owners
Getting your Florida DCF license is just the beginning. Once you're licensed, you're responsible for maintaining compliance with a long list of posting, documentation, and operational requirements from day one.... Read more...
Florida DCF inspector reviewing childcare facility compliance violations
The 5 Most Common DCF Violations in Florida Childcare Facilities
Florida's DCF inspection database is public. Anyone can search it at caressearch.myflfamilies.com and see every citation ever issued to a licensed childcare facility in the state. After reviewing hundreds of... Read more...
Florida daycare compliance binder with required DCF documents and posted signs
How to Set Up Your Florida Daycare Compliance Binder
One of the first things a DCF inspector does when they walk into your facility is ask to see your records. Having a well-organized compliance binder means you can hand... Read more...
Florida DCF inspection checklist room by room guide for licensed childcare facilities
Florida DCF Inspection Checklist: Room by Room Guide for Childcare Facilities
If you run a licensed childcare facility in Florida, DCF inspections are part of life. The good news is that inspections are largely predictable — inspectors follow the Florida Child... Read more...
Florida minimum wage 2026 posting requirement for childcare facility employers
Florida Minimum Wage 2026: What Childcare Facilities Need to Know
Every September 30, Florida's minimum wage updates. For childcare facilities, this isn't just a payroll issue — it's a posting requirement. Florida law requires employers to display the current Florida... Read more...