Florida Department of Children and Families

Child Care Regulation

Archived What's New Articles - 2011

Florida KidCare Information

Florida KidCare is the state's health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. Covered services include doctor visits, immunizations, dental care, prescriptions and much more.

Monthly premiums are based on household income and family size. Many pay $15 or $20 a month, but most pay nothing at all. There is also a full-pay option available for households above twice the Federal Poverty Level or for a family of four making more than $44,000 per year.

Applying is easy. Families can apply online at www.floridakidcare.org; print an application from the website and mail it to P.O. Box 980, Tallahassee, FL 32302-0980; or call 1-888-540-5437 to have an application mailed.

Other key facts:

There are approximately 2 million children enrolled in the program
As of a recent report, about 12.7% (507,000) of Florida's child population does not have insurance - Florida KidCare seeks to reach and enroll these children in the program
There are four components to the Florida KidCare program:
- Children's Medical Services Network (children 0-18 with special health care needs)
- MediKids (children 1-4 years old)
- Healthy Kids (children 5-18 years old)
- Children's Medicaid (children 0-18 years old who meet certain income requirements)

-- Posted 12.22.2011
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Proposed Rule Changes to Chapter 65C-22, F.A.C.

The Department of Children and Family Services, Child Care Program Office, will be conducting two public workshops for proposed rule changes to Chapter 65C-22, F.A.C. The Child Care Program Office is interested in comments from providers, our community partners and coalition staff, etc. related to the proposed rules changes. In an effort to hear from as many individuals as possible, please share this information to those agencies, providers, and provider organizations in your area that have an interest/investment in this issue.

Workshop 1:		Workshop 2:
January 9, 2012, 10 a.m. - Noon		January 11, 2012, 10 a.m. - Noon
1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 4		400 W. Robinson Street, Suite 1006 South Tower
Tallahassee, FL 32399		Orlando, FL 32801

-- Posted 12.19.2011
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DCF Fall 2011 Information Packet

-- Posted 12.12.2011
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New Deadline for ODT Facilitator Training Program

The application deadline has been extended to Monday, December 12, for our next offering of the Outcomes Driven Training (ODT) Facilitator Training Program. We are also now accepting applications from both early childhood and afterschool trainers!

Outcomes Driven Training is a model for training design that focuses on outcomes for ECE and Afterschool practitioners that transfer back to the workplace. Successful completion of this program enables you to conduct Outcomes Driven Training for other trainers in your area, which supports the implementation of the Florida Professional Development Initiative, Steps to Success.

Training sessions for the ODT Facilitator Training Program will be conducted through a web-based standard ODT course, followed by three consecutive days of face-to-face ODT Facilitator training. This particular training was originally promoted for afterschool trainers, so examples within the training relate to working in an afterschool setting. Participant assignments that are included within this training may be focused on either the Early Care & Education Core Competencies or Afterschool Competencies. All face-to-face sessions will be conducted from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; see attached Description and Requirements for more information. Upon completion of all program requirements, appropriate travel expenses associated with the face-to-face sessions will be reimbursed at the state rate and according to state and Palm Beach State College travel rules and regulations.

Since training dates are approaching quickly, please pay particular attention to the new application due date: December 12.

Application to the ODT Facilitator Training Program

State of Florida Registry Trainer Application

Please return your application by the due date to:
Katherine Johnson
Palm Beach State College
812 Fern Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Johnson at 561-868-3694, or johnsokm@palmbeachstate.edu.

-- Posted 12.01.2011
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Childcare Facilities and Head Start Immunization Assessment 2011-2012

The Department of Health's (DOH) Bureau of Immunization (BOI) field staff will be conducting the annual "Childcare Facilities and Head Start Immunization Assessment" survey throughout the state of Florida from December 2011 through February 2012. BOI Field Staff will evaluate the immunization status of randomly selected children from birth through age five years, in accordance with the current Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule, United States, 2011. The survey will be conducted to determine compliance with the licensing standards section 402.305, Florida Statutes, and section 65C-22.006(2)(c), Florida Administrative Code.

Upon completion of each facility assessment, childcare facility directors and operators will receive a list of children who are not up-to-date with immunizations or who have inadequate immunization documentation. Please refer to the IMMUNIZATION GUIDELINES for FLORIDA SCHOOLS, CHILDCARE FACILITIES AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES (July 2008), regarding immunization guidelines for childcare and Head Start facilities. Note, the DOH is revising the July 2008 guidelines and awaiting adoption of the rule. When authorized, it will replace the current version.

Please contact your area BOI field staff representative, or the BOI survey and assessment consultant, Ms. Amy Wilson, at (850)245-4444, extension 2395, for further information.

View the original DOH BOI letter from DOH Deputy Secretary for Health Steven Harris and DCF Child Care Services Director Deborah Russo.

-- Posted 11.29.2011
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Brevard County Child Care

Effective January 1, 2012, Brevard County will relinquish their licensing authority and child care licensing functions will revert back to the Department of Children and Families. Brevard County Health Department (BCHD) will continue to perform the licensing functions through December 31, 2011. Both DCF and BCHD are committed to keeping providers informed and addressing concerns during this time. Over the next few weeks, several community meetings will be held to discuss the transition process with child care providers and answer questions - we encourage child care providers to attend. During these meetings, we plan to cover the following topics:

Introduction to the Child Care Management Team at DCF
Licensure Process for the upcoming Renewals
Renewal and Routine Inspection cycle
DCF contact information

DATE	TIME	LOCATION
December 5, 2011	12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Brevard County Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. C, 3rd Floor Viera, FL 32940 Conference Room - Atlantic Room
December 12, 2011	10:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Brevard County Government Center 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. C, 3rd Floor Viera, FL 32940 Conference Room - Florida Room

If you have any questions regarding the transition, please contact your current licensing counselor at (321) 633-2100.

-- Posted 11.23.2011
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Food Hygiene Proposed Rule

The proposed Rule has been rewritten as requested by the Governor's office.

The new strategy is to build on the department's existing statutory authority provided in Section 402.26 - 402.319, Florida Statutes, relevant to child care services, rather than a lateral transition of Department of Health standards reflected in Chapter 64E-11, F.A.C. The Program Office carefully assessed Chapter 64E11 as a foundation for the additional language that has been placed throughout the revised draft Rule to enhance existing language. The tone of the new Rule reflects an expansion of existing and ongoing departmental statutory authority, rather than a separate "food service" section that stands apart from the rest of 65C-22.

The draft proposed Rule has been shared with the Department's General Counsel's Office as they are the avenue of communication with the Governor's Office staff for their input and feedback. Once the draft has been reviewed, the Program Office will formally withdraw the existing proposed rule, petition for an Emergency Rule to bridge the current Statutory gap in food service authority, and submit a Notice of Rule Development to begin the rule promulgation process for the proposed new Rule revisions.

Due to the recent change in direction, the Program Office is redrafting the Guide to Food Hygiene Verification form that was provided to child care licensing staff, as well as the actual verification "checklist" forms utilized to perform the inspections for food hygiene standards. We are asking that if you have a copy of the original Guide to Food Hygiene Verification form, that you please discard. Between now and the time that the proposed Rule is promulgated formally by the Department, the primary role of child care licensing staff is to provide technical assistance in relation to the proposed food hygiene standards with the goal of a smooth transition of these standards into Rule.

Licensing staff and child care provider staff have completed extensive training in food hygiene matters this year, and although that expertise is not specifically addressed in the proposed Rule, that training and the continued experience of professional exposure to matters related to food hygiene will be very valuable to everyone involved in regards to the health and safety of children.

We will continue to communicate with you as to the progression of the revised Rule, and thank you for your patience in working through this process.

-- Posted 10.25.2011
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Florida to Submit Application for Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant

Tallahassee, FL - Today, the State of Florida will submit its application for the Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge grant and is one of four states eligible for the highest award amount totaling $100 million. This grant is reflective of Florida's vision in developing a world class education system and will help provide Florida's children with a foundation to achieve valuable jobs in the global marketplace.

The Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge aligns with the commitment Governor Scott has made to education. It is a plan that infuses resources into Florida's early learning system, makes a positive investment in Florida business and prepares Florida's children for school and life success.

How the Challenge Grant Works:

Serving High Risk Children - The Challenge Grant partners with private businesses to meet the needs of high risk children. Utilizing demographic data, areas of historically high risk will be targeted. Childcare providers serving high risk children will have the option of participating in the process. Childcare providers will also have access to mini-grants to build capacity for delivering services to high risk children.

Administration - Early Learning Coalitions will administer the process in local areas and will be held accountable for how funds are allocated and utilized. Childcare providers will receive funding through mini-block grants.

Measurable Results - The Office of Early Learning will monitor progress towards desired outcomes and spending to ensure positive results for children and support to small businesses.

The Challenge grant is in line with Governor Scott's Commitment:

Participation is optional - No childcare business in the State of Florida will be forced to participate in this process. It's an optional benefit to strengthen the valuation of businesses.

Conservative Principles at Work - Smaller government and localized solutions are the backbone of this approach. This leverages the strength of the private sector to provide localized solutions to serve at risk children.

No strings attached - If the grant package comes back from the federal government with new required regulation or constraints with how Florida spends the money, we will not accept it.

No new business regulations - The grant application does not impose additional regulations on businesses, but will hold providers and Early Learning Coalition's accountable for spending grant dollars wisely.

Streamlining of existing regulations - The Office of Early Learning, Department of Education, Department of Children and Families, and Department of Health working collaboratively to eliminate duplicative, cumbersome approaches.

No legacy spending - There will be no commitment to additional state resources currently or in the future.

Smaller government and localized solutions - The grant will be implemented in local communities across the State of Florida, utilizing our existing framework. State government will not grow.

The Office of Early Learning has garnered wide ranging support for this proposal. Business leaders including Publix, Walt Disney World, Fifth Third Bank, Northern Trust, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Baptist Health, Bank of America, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, as well as Florida's Association for the Education of Young Children, Florida Family Child Care Home Association and the Redlands Christian Migrant Association realize a strong and vibrant early learning system serves as the foundation of our education system.

-- Posted 10.21.2011
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Registered Family Day Care Home Online Application

Registered Family Day Care Home providers may now apply online. New providers interested in opening a center may view information about Registered Family Day Care Home. Registered Family Day Care Home providers may renew a Registered Family Day Care Home registration.

-- Posted 10.21.2011
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Online Religious Exemption from Licensure Annual Statement Form

Religious Exempt providers may now submit an online Exemption from Licensure Annual Statement Form and attach an electronic Accreditation Certificate.

-- Posted 10.21.2011
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VPK Draft Rule Revisions for State Board Rules

Click on the following links to view the VPK Draft Rule Revisions for State Board Rules
6A-1.099821, Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate and 6A-1.099824, Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Low Performing Provider Good Cause Exemption. Rule development workshops will be held at the time and places shown below:

October 24th , 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Heart of Florida United Way, 1940 Traylor Blvd., Orlando, FL 32804;

October 26th, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, 6301 N.W. 5th Way, Suite 3400, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309;

October 27th, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Florida Department of Education, Turlington Building, 325 W. Gaines Street, Room 1703, Tallahassee, FL 32399

-- Posted 10.12.2011
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Food Manager Certification and Food Safety Training

View information about the proposed Food Manager Certification and Food Safety Training requirements.

-- Posted 09.02.2011
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Hurricane Preparedness Tips

The Department of Children and Families Child Care Licensing compiled a list of hurricane preparations, supplies, and office reminders for Child Care Licensing Staff.

[This document is no longer available.]

-- Posted 08.26.2011
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Count Me In: Resources for Early Childhood Inclusion

We are excited to announce that Count Me In: Resources for Early Childhood Inclusion is now available online. The purpose of this compilation is to answer questions and provide general information to families and early learning providers on how to successfully include young children with disabilities in early childhood programs.

Learn more about Count Me In: Resources for Early Childhood Inclusion.

-- Posted 07.25.2011
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DCF Summer 2011 Information Packet

In collaboration with our partners at the Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI), the Department of Education (DOE), and the Department of Health (DOH) we would like to share the information below with you in an effort to keep you informed of Industry activities, changes, and initiatives. Please review and share these materials, as appropriate. Below you will find the following:

Childproof your Home Improvements
Keeping Your Child Safe in Summer Heat
Layers of Protection
Let's Move Child Care Fact Sheet
Playground Safety Postcard
Supporting Children with Developmental Disabilities
2011 Child Care Legislative Fact Sheet
Boil Water Notice Flyer
Bureau of Immunization Baby Shots
Enhancing Our Minds in 2012 FFCCHA
Florida Early Learning & Development Standards for Four-Year-Olds
Important Background Screening Notice
Preventing Injuries from Drowning
Take Action Now - Bureau of Immunization
VPK Online Courses
ELIS Provider Bulletin
2011 Summer Child Care Provider - Facilities Letter
2011 summer Child Care Provider - Homes Letter

-- Posted 07.21.2011
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Important Background Screening Notice

The Department of Children and Families Child Care Services Program changed the Level 2 background screening process. The changes take effect immediately.

View the full Background Screening Notice.

-- Posted 07.15.2011
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New Online Training Now Available

The Department of Children and Families Child Care Services Program office is offering two new courses: Playground Safety and Supporting Children with Developmental Disabilities.

View additional information about the new online Playground Safety and Supporting Children with Developmental Disabilities courses.

-- Posted 07.01.2011
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Safer Cribs For Babies Available Starting Today

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission approved new mandatory crib standards on December 15, 2010. Starting today, all importers, distributors, manufacturers, and retailers are now required to sell only cribs that meet the CPSC's new crib standards.

View additional information about Safer Cribs for Babies.

-- Posted 06.28.2011
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2011 One Goal Summer Conference

The One Goal: Building the Future Together "Putting Families and Children First" conference will be held in Tampa on July 20, 21, and 22, 2011.

View the 2011 Summer Conference schedule.

-- Posted 06.28.2011
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Tips on Keeping Your Child Safe in the Summer Heat

Children are especially susceptible to the summer heat. The Southern Early Childhood organization published tips for preventing heat related illness and keeping children safe.

View the Keeping Your Child Safe in the Summer Heat safety tips. [This document is no longer available.]

-- Posted 06.16.2011
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The New Crib Standard: Questions & Answers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) released additional information related to the new crib standards.

Visit the CSPC New Crib Standard: Question & Answers web page.

-- Posted 06.16.2011
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Statewide and Regional News

View information affecting all regions of Florida or learn about changes affecting specific regions: Central, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southern, and the Sun Coast.

Visit the Statewide and Regional News web page or use the Regional Information link on the side menu.

-- Posted 05.06.2011
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Licensure Survey

Does your Child Care Program need to be licensed? Let us answer your question. The Department of Children and Families created a Licensure Survey that requests specific information about your program to assess if licensure is required. Please take the time to fill out this survey, and forward to your local licensing office for review. Contact information for your local licensing office can be found by selecting your county on the Child Care Contacts page. [This document is no longer available.]

-- Posted 04.28.2011
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Expanding Opportunities for Children Birth to Five

To ensure that all children, regardless of ability, are given the opportunity to play, learn and live alongside one another, a cross-agency team of stakeholders has developed an awareness flyer entitled "Expanding Opportunities for Children Birth to Five", available in English, Spanish, and Creole. This document provides a concise overview of early childhood inclusion and lists the benefits of inclusion for children, families, professionals, and communities.

-- Posted 04.26.2011
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Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Providers

Information for Child Care Providers: The recent tragedies we have seen in Japan and New Zealand underscore the need for all of us - as individuals, at our schools, child care centers, workplaces and in communities - to be prepared. On April 28, 2011 at 10:15 am [C.S.T.] there is a great opportunity for child care providers to participate in an upcoming event to promote emergency preparedness in your organization and community. The 2011 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is an earthquake drill that will take place in the following states: AL, AR, GA, IL, KY, MO, MS, SC and TN.

You can register or learn more about the ShakeOut here. Over 1.7 million participants have already signed up and will practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On and other aspects of family, school, and organizational emergency plans.

We encourage child care providers to visit the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut website and sign up for this important event.

If your area is not prone to earthquakes it is still important to be prepared. By going to Ready.gov, you can go to a state by state map with information on preparedness in your community as well as a list of possible hazards that your state may face.

It is critical for children and families to make a plan and know what you would do in the case of an emergency, especially for the time when parents are at work and children are in school. We hope you will visit the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut webpage and see how easy it is to join us in being aware of the hazards we face and preparing ourselves and our communities in the event of an emergency.

-- Posted 04.26.2011
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Important News from the EPA about Lead-Safe Certification

Important News from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding Lead-Safe Certification required for renovations, repair and painting:

Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and children. To protect against this risk, on April 22, 2008, the EPA issued a rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices and other actions aimed at preventing lead poisoning. Under the rule, beginning April 22, 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

For more information, visit the EPA's website.

-- Posted 04.21.2011
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Child Care Providers: Your Guide to New Crib Standards

Beginning December 28, 2012, any crib provided by child care facilities and family child care homes must meet new and improved federal safety standards. The new standards take effect for manufacturers, retailers, importers and distributors on June 28, 2011, addressing deadly hazards previously seen with traditional drop-side rails, requiring more durable hardware and parts and mandating more rigorous testing. View the Child Care Providers Guide to New Crib Standards.

-- Posted 04.12.2011
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DCF Spring 2011 Information Packet

In collaboration with our partners at the Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI), the Department of Education (DOE), and the Department of Health (DOH) we would like to share the information below with you in an effort to keep you informed of industry activities, changes, and initiatives. Please review and share these materials, as appropriate. Below you will find the following:

Cover Letter - Facilities
Cover Letter - Homes
2011 Summer Conference One Goal
Enhancing Our Minds...in 2011 - FFCCHA Brochure
HFF Who's Watching Your Child Brochure
NEWS from CPSC - Crib Requirement Changes
Safety Notes - Volume 1, Issue 23 - Insect Bites
Selecting Summer Care
WARNING - Generation 2 Worldwide SafetyCraft Brand Drop-Side Cribs
What's Happening in VPK March 2011

-- Posted 04.06.2011
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Change Alert to the Way You Access Your Child Care Training Transcript

You will be required to enter an email address to access your child care training transcript and online child care courses beginning March 31, 2011. Click here for additional details.

-- Posted 03.31.2011
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Alert!

WARNING: Generation 2 Worldwide "SafetyCraft" Brand Drop-Side Cribs Pose Risks of Strangulation, Suffocation. Hardware Linked to Deaths and Injuries

-- Posted 02.08.2011
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Click the Important Updates: Immunization Guidelines section header below to view information.

Important Updates: Immunization Guidelines;
New Functions for Florida SHOTS and DH 680 Changes

January 31, 2011: Updated letter regarding Immunization Guidelines.

Immunization Guidelines

The Bureau of Immunization is delaying release of the revised Immunization Guidelines for Florida Schools, Childcare Facilities, and Family Daycare Homes, effective July 2010, which was incorporated by reference in amended Rule 64D-3.046, Florida Administrative Code, which was filed on December 9, 2010.

The Bureau has submitted a revised update and is awaiting its approval. This process has been delayed due to the new guidelines set by the Legislature and Governor Scott.

Schools and healthcare providers should continue to use the July 2008 version. The Bureau will send out official notification and the link to the 2011 Guidelines following approval.

It is important to note that changes for the 2011/2012 school year include:

Substantive Updates

Effective school year 2011/2012: A fifth dose of poliovirus vaccine is required if the fourth dose was administered prior to the fourth birthday.
The Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) has been updated to provide a space to document a fifth dose of poliovirus vaccine as needed.
Effective January 2011: The age for the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine requirement has been extended to 59 months as reflected in the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Educational flyers are being produced to update parents, healthcare providers, childcare facility staff and county health departments (CHDs) of the new age requirement. The March 12, 2010 MMWR: Licensure of a 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13) and Recommendations for Use Among Children details the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and can be located at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5909a2.htm. Please take time to review these recommendations. Please note that children in childcare centers should be provided a reasonable time to update any records. We will provide updates in this regard when the Guidelines are approved.

New Functions in Florida SHOTS and DH 680 Changes

Please be advised that, effective January 18th, 2011, Florida SHOTS installed a new release that allows health care providers to issue parent retrieval PINs so that they may get their child's new or updated DH 680 from the Florida SHOTS Website http://www.flshots.com/. The electronic DH 680 form may also be printed on plain white paper. It is no longer necessary to stock or use the blue paper with the pre-printed state seal. In fact, if using existing supplies of the blank blue paper with the pre-printed state seal, the resulting DH 680 form will be illegible due to the double printing of the state seal and DOH logo.

Note: Recently, there have been reports of providers having difficulty in printing the electronic 680. This issue is currently being addressed. However, this printing issue can be avoided by using the "DOWNLOAD TO PDF FILE" button after you have certified the Form 680 in Florida SHOTS. The PDFs have been printing the Florida Seal fine. If there is any confusion on how to do this, please call the Florida SHOTS helpdesk (877-888-7468) for assistance.

Form Availability

There is a limited supply of DH 680s that are pre-printed on blue paper for manual form completion for those health care providers who cannot access Florida SHOTS for electronic DH 680 form production. Once the blue pre-printed form supply in the DOH Distribution Center is depleted, the form will no longer be pre-printed on blue paper but supplies will be available on white paper. At that point, providers who have an original version of the DH 680 may elect to make quality photocopies of the blank pre-printed DH 680 form for their own supplies. The change in paper color does not degrade the integrity of the DH 680 form, nor does it change the fact that the form must be a DOH form -- either generated directly from Florida SHOTS or pre-printed for manual completion. This means that other software vendors cannot create/manufacture their own form using the DOH or Florida SHOTS logos. Schools and child care centers in your areas should be advised of what to look for in terms of legitimate DH 680s and the bureau should be notified if a mock from is encountered as the forms are not acceptable. The form is still a DOH form incorporated by reference through administrative rule and must remain intact, as produced authentically by the department.

DH 680 Parent Retrieval

The DH 680 parent retrieval PIN creation within Florida SHOTS is intended for use when issuing new or updated DH 680 forms to parents and cannot be used to issue PINs for pre-existing certified DH 680 forms. Please note that if you desire to experiment with this new functionality, please do so on the training system and do not use the Florida SHOTS production system for training or testing purposes. Also, the parent retrieval PIN is confidential information that should only be made available and used by the parent or guardian and is not intended for health care providers use, particularly since system users already have access to the patient information and have no need to use the parent PIN for DH 680 retrieval. If system users have questions regarding the parent retrieval function, please contact the Florida SHOTS helpdesk at 1-877-888-7468. The training system may be accessed at https://www.flshots.com/flshotstrain/. System users may create parent PINs and certify DH 680s using fictitious patient information on the training system, but will not be able to retrieve the form acting as a parent from the Website. The creation of the .pdf files is also under construction at the training site. If you have any questions regarding the content of this email, please contact the Florida SHOTS enrollment desk at the number above.

Please distribute this information to colleagues, members, coalitions, and partners who provide or have an interest in immunizations. Contact Laura Rutledge, RN, regarding vaccine recommendations, Susan Lincicome regarding Florida SHOTS updates, or Robert Griffin regarding the Vaccines for Children Program at (850) 245-4342.

-- Posted 02.04.2011
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CPSC Approves Strong New Crib Safety Standards To Ensure a Safe Sleep for Babies and Toddlers - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously to approve new mandatory standards for full-size and non-full-size baby cribs as mandated by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA).

-- Posted 01.05.2011
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