The Florida Childcare Compliance Guide
Expert insights on staff training, background checks, and record-keeping—plus a special feature on navigating Florida’s insurance crisis.
Get immediate peace of mind with this practical handbook that makes compliance easy. You’ll discover real-time strategies for managing staff training, streamlining background checks, and maintaining records—all simplified into systems you can implement today. Whether you’re facing your first citation or breaking a cycle of recurring violations, this guide gives you the confidence and clarity to build sustainable compliance into your daily operations. Plus, learn about breakthrough insurance solutions that could save your business.
Our partner the Florida Association for Child Care Management (FACCM)
Founded in 1988 by childcare business owners seeking stronger advocacy, the Florida Association for Child Care Management (FACCM) has evolved into Florida’s leading voice for the childcare industry. Representing over 1,000 centers, 12,000 staff, and 135,000 children, FACCM advocates for responsible regulation, appropriate funding, and quality early learning through accreditation and professional development. With a Board of Directors composed of operators who “walk in the same shoes” as their members, FACCM ensures the childcare business owner’s voice is heard at the highest levels of Florida’s regulatory and legislative processes.
Our experts
Executive Director, www.faccm.org
For 25 years, Dr. Glen has helped childcare providers move from where they are to where they want to be. His continuous improvement approach shows you why quick fixes fail—and more importantly, how to build systems that actually work. “I always get excited when I start talking to schools about where they are versus where they want to be,” he shares. His guidance helps you close the gap between your current reality and your preferred future.
Director of Operations, www.faccm.org
Working directly with school owners and directors every day, Selena understands exactly what you’re dealing with—from staff turnover to language barriers to clearinghouse delays. She helps you see beyond surface-level compliance issues to identify the real operational challenges creating your violations. With her front-row seat to Florida’s compliance landscape, Selena shares practical insights you can use immediately to prevent recurring headaches.
Board Member, www.faccm.org
Owner, Scottsdale Academy
Twenty years ago, Roy and his wife brought their HR and operations expertise into childcare—and it changed everything. As owner of two Scottsdale Academy preschools in Tallahassee, Roy shows you how treating childcare as a professional business creates the foundation for both compliance success and exceptional educational outcomes. His process-oriented solutions help you tackle persistent challenges with practical systems that actually fit into your daily operations.
