06-06 · Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

The licensing specialist observed that the owner's background screening was expired. The substitute came to the house and oversaw home childcare. Specialist give technical assistant: Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five year re-screen is required for the operator, household members and substitutes. B. The five year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. C. An operator, substitute, employee, volunteer and all household members must be re-screened as outlined in sections 402.313 and 402.3131, F.S., following a break in operation/employment in the child care industry or from residing in the home, that exceeds 90 days. D. If child care personnel take a leave of absence, such as maternity leave, extended sick leave, migrant child care programs, etc. re- screening is not required unless the five year re-screen comes due during the leave of absence. Family day care home is noncompliant with Florida Standard with required background screening. The family day care home has until 5/2/25 to meet the standard