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
Values
- Commitment
- Quality
- Integrity
Special Act Chapter 61-26
Child Care Resources
- Child Care Centers and Homes Inspection History
- After School Providers/Vendors
- 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
Child Care Regulations and Standard Classification Summaries
- Childrens Center’s Licensing Regulations
- Family Child Care Homes Licensing Regulations
- Children’s Center Standard Classification Summary
- Regular FCCH Standard Classification Summary
- Large FCCH Standard Classification Summary
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 2026 PCLB Board Meeting Schedule
Pinellas County Licensing Board announces the following public meetings to which all interested parties are welcome to attend.
All meeting, unless otherwise noted, are held at the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County’s Mid-County location.
Upcoming Meetings
- Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026 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 PinellasPCLB@FLHealth.gov, or 727-275-6484, at least 10 business days prior to the meeting date.
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.