Child Care Quality Indicators

Choosing the right child care program is crucial to your child’s development. Before enrolling in any licensed child care facility or home, we recommend reviewing the provider’s licensing records to ensure they meet your quality standards. This information includes any complaints, citations, or administrative actions taken since 2004, and can be accessed here or by contacting your local licensing office:

• Clay and Nassau Counties: Call 904-485-9564
• Baker and Bradford Counties: Call 904-485-9586
• St. Johns and Putnam Counties: Call 386-481-9195

Please note: some child care programs may not be licensed.

How Do You Know If Your Child Care Program is High-Quality?

To help you determine whether a program offers the quality you’re seeking, use our Quality Checklist and Family Guide as valuable resources during your decision-making process.

• Family Guide
• Quality Checklist for Child Care Centers
• Quality Checklist for Family Child Care Homes

Quality Checklists in additional languages may be available on the Division of Early Learning (DEL) website.

Need Help Choosing Child Care?

If you’re unsure which type of child care is right for your family, contact the ECS4Kids Child Care Resource and Referral Program for personalized assistance. Our specialists can guide you through available options to find the best fit for your child’s needs.