Child Care Licensing

What we do

We regulate the operations of child care centers and family child care homes in Hillsborough County. We conduct periodic inspections, investigate complaints filed against these facilities, and take enforcement action as deemed necessary. Information packets and classes on starting child care facilities and family day care homes are provided to local residents.

Child Care Licensing Contacts

Frequently requested services

• Child care licensing forms
• Child care Background Screenings
• Apply for a Family Child Care Home License
• Apply for a Child Care Center License
• Report a Concern about Child Care
• Find a Child Care Licensing Consultation Class
• Child Care Programs & Inspection Guide

Important Links

• Hillsborough County Child Care Center Ordinance 14-39
• Hillsborough County Family Child Care Homes/Large Family Child Care Homes Ordinance 14-40
• Memorandum for addendum to Hillsborough County Ordinance 14-39 - issued 8/9/17
• Memorandum for addendum to Hillsborough County Ordinance 14-39 - issued 12/4/17
• Memorandum for addendum to Hillsborough County Ordinance 14-40 - issued 12/4/17
• Memorando de adición a la Ordenanza 14-40 del Condado de Hillsborough - emitido 12/4/17