Florida Statutes § 402.317 — Prolonged child care.
Child care may run 24 hours or more for a child whose parent or guardian works a 24-hour shift, but the shift must be certified in writing by the employer and kept available at the facility. The child’s time in care may not exceed 72 consecutive hours in any 7-day period unless the licensing agency temporarily waives t
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Child care may run 24 hours or more for a child whose parent or guardian works a 24-hour shift, but the shift must be certified in writing by the employer and kept available at the facility. The child’s time in care may not exceed 72 consecutive hours in any 7-day period unless the licensing agency temporarily waives the limits during a declared emergency.
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