Title: Hillsborough County - What is a Family Child Care Home?
Headings: Business Licensing & Regulation
Business Licensing & Regulation
What is a Family Child Care Home?
Definition
How long does licensing take?
How many children can I have with a family child care home?
Family Child Care Home Licensing Requirements

Content: Hillsborough County - What is a Family Child Care Home? Entrepreneur & Small Business Support
Business Licensing & Regulation
What is a Family Child Care Home? Definition
A family child care home is any occupied residence in which child care is regularly provided for children unrelated to the operator and where a payment/fee is received for any of the children in care. The number of preschool and school age children is limited by the County ordinance regulating family child care homes. The Hillsborough County Child Care Licensing Office provides licensing information and technical assistance to all family child care homes in the county, including the cities of Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Plant City. How long does licensing take? The average time for family child care licensing is 90 days, but some take longer. You can work at your own pace. You have up to a year from the date we receive your pre-application to get licensed. How many children can I have with a family child care home?