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Group Care
Florida Department of Health in Hardee County
- 863-773-4161
- HardeeCHD@FLhealth.gov
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Fax
863-773-0978 -
Mailing Address
115 K.D. Revell Road
Wauchula, FL 33873
Group Care Facilities are regulated and licensed by other state agencies such as the Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, and the U.S. Department of Education; however, the Florida Department of Health may perform routine health and safety inspections by request of the facility or their licensing agency. These inspections would concern:
- House keeping
- Adequate lighting
- Beds/bedding
- Water supply and temperature
- Liquid and solid waste
- Sanitary facilites
- Outdoor area and equipment
- Indoor equipment and furnishings
- Proper food storage and temperature
Childcare Licensing
Childcare facilities are inspected and licensed by the Department of Children and Families.
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