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Child Care Licensing
Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County, Child Care Licensing
- 727-507-4857
- PinellasPCLB@flhealth.gov
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Fax
727-507-4858 -
Mailing Address
Mid-County Offices
8751 Ulmerton Road, Suite 2000
Largo, FL 33771-3832
Child Care Programs and Inspection Guide
Classification Summary
- Childrens Centers Standard Classification
- Family Child Care Home Standard Classification
- Large Family Child Care Home Standard Classification
Background Screening Information
Emergency Regulations
Obtaining a Variance or Waiver
Playground Safety
Rules of Procedure for Hearings
Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection
Child Care Resources
- Child Care Centers and Homes Inspection History
- After School Providers/Vendors (approved list)
- Pinellas County Resources and Referrals - Provided by the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County. Parents can call 727-400-4411 or visit them online.
Child Safety
- Vehicle Alarm Providers for Centers and Large Homes (approved list)
- Information: Child Restraint Requirements
- Immunization Schedule
- Mosquito-borne diseases
- Information: Influenza (flu)
- Information: Enterovirus
Child Care Regulations
It is a first degree misdemeanor for someone to care for children under 13 years old from more than one household away from the child's own home, without being licensed.
Public Notice
2025 PCLB Board Meeting Schedule
The Florida Department of Health, Mid-County
Outside Conference Center
8751 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33771
Tuesday February 18,2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday June 11, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Wednesday December 3, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
In accordance with the Florida Government in the Sunshine, all Board meetings of the Pinellas County Licensing Board will be public noticed pursuant to the public’s right to comment. Those in attendance who wish to address the Board must submit a Public Comment Card to the recorder prior to the agenda item segment of the meeting.
For specific questions or requests for ADA accommodations, please contact Aracelis Serrano by email at PinellasPCLB@flhealth.gov or 727-275-6484 at least 10 business days prior to the meeting date.
Mission: Our mission is to protect and promote the health, safety, and mental development of children cared for in children's centers and family child care homes in Pinellas County.
Aims
- Maintaining Standards
- High Quality Care
- High Performing Workforce
- Integrated Management System
- Collaboration
- Commitment
- Quality
- Integrity
The Pinellas County License Board is funded by the Juvenile Welfare Board, Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County, and Florida Department of Children and Families.
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