Rule: 65C-22.010

Rule Title: Enforcement

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

CHILD CARE STANDARDS

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

Effective Date:

1/9/2022

History Notes:

Rulemaking Authority 402.305 , 402.310 FS. Law Implemented 402.305 , 402.310 FS. History–New 5-1-08, Amended 1-13-10, 8-1-13, 10-25-17, 6-12-19, 1-9-22.

References in this version:

Ref-08741 CF-FSP 5420 Reconciliation of 2012 and 2017 Child Care Facility Standards Classification Summaries, October 2017

Ref-13964 CF-FSP Form 5316, Child Care Facility Standards Classification

Summary, October 2021

Ref-13965 CF-FSP Form 5427, School-Age Child Care Facility Standards Classification

Summary, October 2021

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Notice /

Adopted

Section

Description

Publish

Date

Change

65C-22.001

......

General Requirements, Enforcement

6/29/2026

Vol. 52/125

Public Hearing

65C-22.001

......

Public comments and questions about proposed rule.

May 15, 2026, 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. EST

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29312220434369?p=TyyJSUkBgGaCVV5VE2 ....

5/7/2026

Vol. 52/89

Public Hearing

65C-22.001

......

Public comments and questions about proposed rule.

March 24, 2026, 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. EST

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26012138680274?p=TsGIU1mdVH5hjueYM7 ....

3/16/2026

Vol. 52/51

Public Hearing

65C-22.001

......

Public comments and questions about proposed rule.

February 4, 2026, 10:30 a.m.

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27522077212484?p=A35KLm7tEeYIiyGaGb

Meeting ....

1/29/2026

Vol. 52/19

Proposed

65C-22.001

......

Amendments update the licensing standards; requirements regarding exemptions; and requirements for safe school officers for child care facilities pursuant to

Chapter Laws 2025-58 and 2025-181. Amendments will also delete ....

12/23/2025

Vol. 51/247

Development

65C-22.001

......

Amendments update the licensing standards; requirements regarding exemptions; and requirements for safe school officers for childcare facilities pursuant to

Chapter Laws 2025-58 and 2025-181. Amendments will also delete ....

7/30/2025

Vol. 51/147

Development

65C-22.010

To streamline enforcement structure for administrative actions to make the process more efficient.

3/6/2025

Vol. 51/45

Final

65C-22.010

Enforcement

Effective:

01/09/2022

Proposed

65C-22.001

......

The Department intends to amend rules 65C-22.001, .008, and .010, F.A.C., to add provisions related to the Child Safety Alarm Act,

Chapter 2021-120, Laws of Florida.

Section 402.305, F.S., was amended by the 2021 legislature ....

10/15/2021

Vol. 47/201

Development

65C-22.001

......

The Department intends to amend rules 65C-22.001, .008, and .010, F.A.C., to add provisions related to the Child Safety Alarm Act.

Section 402.305, F.S., was amended by the 2021 legislature wherein provisions were added ....

8/10/2021

Vol. 47/154

Validity

65C-22.010

VILLAR FAMILY HOME DAYCARE, INC. d/b/a VILLAR FAMILY DAY CARE HOME,

Petitioner, vs. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES,

Respondent.; Case No.: 19-5192RX; Rule No.: 65C-22.010; Petition

10/8/2019

Vol. 45/196

Final

65C-22.010

Enforcement

Effective:

06/12/2019

Correction

65C-22.001

......

General Requirements, School Age Child Care, Gold Seal Quality Care Program, Enforcement

4/15/2019

Vol. 45/73

Change

65C-22.001

......

General Requirements, School Age Child Care, Gold Seal Quality Care Program, Enforcement

4/10/2019

Vol. 45/70

Correction

65C-22.001

......

General Requirements, School Age Child Care, Gold Seal Quality Care Program, Enforcement

2/20/2019

Vol. 45/35

Proposed

65C-22.001

......

The Department adopted standards effective October 2017 in an effort to move toward compliance with federal expectations for child care settings. After adoption of the rule changes, it was determined areas within

Chapter ....

1/17/2019

Vol. 45/12

Development

65C-22.001

......

This notice of rule development corrects the clarification of rule development published on July 17, 2018, in Vol. 44, No. 138, F.A.C. This rule development concerns child care facilities and standards, not family day care ....

7/18/2018

Vol. 44/139

Development

65C-22.001

......

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-.22.001 and .008-.010, ....

7/17/2018

Vol. 44/138

Development

65C-22.001

......

The Department intends to amend rules 65C-.22.001 and .008-.010, F.A.C., to update forms and other materials incorporated by reference; and require licensed child care facilities to submit to the Department copies of inspection ....

7/13/2018

Vol. 44/136

Final

65C-22.010

Enforcement

Effective:

10/25/2017

Correction

65C-22.001

......

General Information,

Definitions, Physical Environment, Training, Health Related Requirements, Food and Nutrition, Record Keeping, Gold Seal Quality Care Program, Enforcement

10/5/2017

Vol. 43/193

Change

65C-22.001

......

General Information,

Definitions, Physical Environment, Training, Health Related Requirements, Food and Nutrition, Record Keeping, Evening Child Care, Gold Seal Quality Care Program, Enforcement

9/7/2017

Vol. 43/174

Correction

65C-22.001

......

General Information,

Definitions, Physical Environment, Training, Health Related Requirements, Food and Nutrition, Record Keeping, Gold Seal Quality Care Program, Enforcement

6/22/2017

Vol. 43/121

Proposed

65C-22.001

......

The Department is proposing this rule development in response to public concerns that the complexity of Child Care Standards rule was cumbersome to maneuver. The Department resolved to create a handbook format using plain ....

6/21/2017

Vol. 43/120

Disposition

65C-22.010

Jacqueline Halyard, d/b/a Star Achievers Learning Center, Case No., 17-029CF. The ....

Rule 65C-22.010(2)(e)2.a., Florida Administrative Code, and the Department’s January 31, 2017, Final Order of Dismissal, issued in ....

5/3/2017

Vol. 43/86

Petition

65C-22.010

Jacqueline Halyard, d/b/a Star Achievers Learning Center

In particular petitioner seeks a declaration whether the Department is required to amend its inspection reports to delete the violations ....

3/23/2017

Vol. 43/57

Development

65C-22.001

......

The purpose of the workshop is to discuss the rule revisions made to align child care licensing standards with health and safety requirements of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014. This includes new ....

1/12/2017

Vol. 43/08

Petition

65C-22.010

Girl Scouts of Citrus Council, Inc., Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle, ....

The Petitioners seek a declaratory statement regarding the scope of

section 402.301(6), Florida Statutes, as to whether persons volunteering ....

2/26/2016

Vol. 42/39

Petition

65C-22.010

Florida Girl Scout Network.

The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement regarding the scope of

section 402.301(6), Florida Statutes, as to whether persons volunteering ....

2/18/2016

Vol. 42/33

Validity

65C-22.010

Children’s Hour Day School vs. Department of Children and Families; Case No.: 14-4724RX; Rule No.: 65C-22.010; Invalid

2/2/2015

Vol. 41/21

Final

65C-22.010

Enforcement

Effective:

08/01/2013

Public Hearing

65C-22.001

......

The Department of Children and Families previously cancelled three public hearings due to Tropical Storm Isaac. This notice will serve as notification ....

1. November 27, 2012 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.;

2. November 28, ....

1. Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe, 2555 Ponce ....

10/16/2012

Vol. 38/51

Proposed

65C-22.001

......

Chapter 2010-161 sections 17 & 18, Laws of Florida eliminated the Department of Health’s authority to license and inspect food preparation and food service in child care facilities. The legislation effectively requires ....

7/20/2012

Vol. 38/29

Workshop

65C-22.001

......

The Department is planning two additional public workshops to discuss rule modifications being proposed in the areas of food service (in response ....

Workshop 1: February 29, 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Workshop ....

Workshop 1: Roberts Bldg., 5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, ....

2/3/2012

Vol. 38/05

Development

65C-22.001

......

The rule modifications were implemented based on the passage of House Bill 5311. This bill eliminated the Department of Health’s ability to conduct food service inspections in child care settings. In an effort to protect ....

12/22/2011

Vol. 37/51

Withdrawal

65C-22.001

......

General Information, Food and Nutrition, School Age Child Care, Enforcement

12/22/2011

Vol. 37/51

Change

65C-22.001

......

General Information, Food and Nutrition, School Age Child Care, Enforcement

8/12/2011

Vol. 37/32

Change

65C-22.001

......

General Information, Food and Nutrition, School Age Child Care, Enforcement

6/24/2011

Vol. 37/25

Proposed

65C-22.001

......

The rule modifications were implemented based on the passage of House Bill 5311. This bill eliminated the Department of Health’s ability to conduct food service inspections in child care settings. In an effort to protect ....

11/5/2010

Vol. 36/44

Development

65C-22.005

......

The rule revision is to clarify food hygiene, preparation and storage standards, and update background screening requirements to ensure the safety and well-being of the children attending child care licensed by Department ....

8/20/2010

Vol. 36/33

Final

65C-22.010

Enforcement

Effective:

01/13/2010

Change

65C-22.001

......

General Information, Physical Environment, Training, Health Related Requirements, Food and Nutrition, Record Keeping, Evening Child Care, School Age Child Care, Gold Seal Quality Care Program, Enforcement....

11/6/2009

Vol. 35/44

Proposed

65C-22.001

......

The modifications were made to clarify and reorganize sections of the rule for easier use and provide additional fire and emergency preparedness language to protect the health and safety of children in a child care setting.....

5/22/2009

Vol. 35/20

Development

65C-22.001

......

The rule modifications are being made to clarify sections of the rule, reorganize for easier use for the user, and provide additional health and safety language to protect children in care in a child care setting.

3/20/2009

Vol. 35/11

Workshop

65C-22.001

......

To discuss and solicit public feedback on proposed rule changes to

Chapter 65C-22, F.A.C.

Monday, December 8th, 2008, 10:00 A.M. (Ft. Lauderdale)

Tuesday, ....

Ft. Lauderdale: Department of Children and Family Services, ....

11/21/2008

Vol. 34/47

Final

65C-22.010

Enforcement

Effective:

05/01/2008

Change

65C-22.010

Enforcement

3/7/2008

Vol. 34/10

Proposed

65C-22.001

......

The rule modifications contained in this document establish a uniform system of procedures and disciplinary sanctions for child care licensing standards, establishes sanctions for the Gold Seal Quality Care program and minimum ....

8/17/2007

Vol. 33/33

Development

65C-22.001

......

The purpose of this workshop will be to discuss proposed clarifications, amendments, and legislative mandates to

Chapter 65C-22, F.A.C., Child Care Facility Standards. In addition we will also be discussing creating Rule ....

6/22/2007

Vol. 33/25

Development

65C-22.001

......

The purpose of this workshop will be to discuss proposed clarifications, amendments, and legislative mandates to

Chapter 65C-22, F.A.C., Child Care Facility Standards. In addition we will also be discussing creating Rule ....

3/9/2007

Vol. 33/10

Development

65C-22.001

......

The purpose of this workshop will be to discuss proposed clarifications, amendments, and legislative mandates to

Chapter 65C-22, F.A.C., Child Care Facility Standards. In addition we will also be discussing creating Rule ....

9/1/2006

Vol. 32/35