06-01 · Technical assistance was provided regarding DJJ checks, that they should be completed on or before their birthdate. Per the FDCH/LFCCH Handbook; 4.1 Initial Screening Operators, household members (adults and children 12 to 17 years of age), substitutes, volunteers and Large Family Child Care Home employees must have a level 2 background screening clearance from the Department prior to obtaining a license, residing in the home, employment, or volunteering unsupervised with children. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. a. Level 2 screening as outlined in s 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), [...]. Household members aged 12 to 17 years must complete a Juvenile Records Check with FDLE. [...] Provider has until 7/8/26 to come back in compliance with a completed DJJ screening

Specialist reviewed household member information and observed that D.C had turned 12 on 5/8/2026 and did not have a Juvenile FDLE check. Specialist verified with provider over the phone that the screening had not been completed

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Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.