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How to Report Child Care Licensing Complaints<\/p>\n
If your child is enrolled in a children\u2019s center or family child care home, first share your concern with the center director or family child care home provider. Open, positive communication can resolve a small problem before it becomes a big problem.<\/p>\n
Anyone with a concern or complaint needs to call their local Licensing Board office in their county.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If your concern is about suspected abuse or needs to be addressed immediately, please call the Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873).<\/p>\n
If you do not live in Pinellas County:<\/p>\n
For\u00a0Sarasota County: 941-861-6133<\/a><\/p>\n For\u00a0Broward County: 954-357-4800<\/a><\/p>\n For\u00a0Palm Beach County: 561-837-5900<\/a><\/p>\n All counties except\u00a0Sarasota, Broward, Palm Beach, and Pinellas, call:\u00a0 850-488-4900<\/a><\/p>\n FOR PINELLAS COUNTY ONLY<\/p>\n If your complaint cannot be resolved by talking with the Center Director or Family Child Care Home provider, or you suspect unlicensed care, you may call the Pinellas County License Board and file a complaint at\u00a0727-507-4857<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pinellas County Licensing Board hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on holidays.\u00a0If your situation cannot wait for the next business day and it is after hours, please call the after-hours line at 727-262-0247<\/a>.<\/p>\n Please have the name and address of the Family Child Care Home provider, the Child Care Center, or unlicensed care ready. You may give your name or stay anonymous.<\/p>\n Please plan to be as specific as you can, including the date and time of the problem and the ages of the children involved. A Licensing Specialist will determine if the problem you are describing is a licensing violation. All licensing violation complaints are documented and will be investigated.\u00a0<\/p>\n