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Family Child Care Homes

A nationally recognized pathway for home-based programs

Home-based early-learning programs provide nurturing environments, individualized attention, and relationships. APPLE offers Florida Family Child Care Homes and Large Family Child Care Homes a nationally recognized quality and continuous-improvement pathway.

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FCCH resources

Manual, informational postcard, and parent resource.

APPLE Accreditation Family Child Care Home and Large Family Child Care Home Manual

Manual for family child care homes and large family child care homes.

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FCCH Informational Postcard

Informational postcard for family child care homes.

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Parent Resource

Parent resource for family child care homes.

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Eligibility evidence

Published evidence expected with an FCCH review.

Licensure

Current Florida licensure.

Insurance

Insurance evidence.

Credentials

Staff and provider credentials and training records.

Daily schedule

An example daily schedule.

Health and safety

Health and safety policies.

Family communication

Parent handbook or evidence of family communication.

Annual maintenance

The annual-report fee is $355.

Maintenance includes an annual report and active FACCM Membership.

Contact (800) 322-2603 or hmccorkle@faccm.org.