About the Gold Seal Quality Care Program
The Gold Seal Quality Program was established in 1996. Broward County has initiated the Gold Seal Quality Care Program to achieve excellence in quality child care throughout the County. This is a collaborative program between Broward County Child Care Licensing & Enforcement and the Department of Education. The Gold Seal Program was transferred from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to the Department of Education and took effect on July 1st, 2021. The Gold Seal Quality Care Program is not an accreditation, but a designation with potential benefits to those child care providers.
Benefits of Becoming A Gold Seal Designated Quality Child Care Provider
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A valuable marketing tool for prospective parents
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Sales Tax Exemption for qualified educational materials
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Property Tax Exemption for qualified Child Care Providers
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An increase reimbursement rate for children participating in School Readiness Programs
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Satisfies one of the Program eligibility requirements for participation in the VPK Program
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Save 10 percent on License Registration Fees for qualified Providers in Broward County
How to Become a Gold Seal Designated Quality Child Care Provider
- Step One: Become a Licensed or Registered Child Care Program.
- Step Two: Select an approved Accrediting Agency that best meets the needs of your program from the authorized list.
- Step Three: Review the agency’s requirements and follow their procedures for accreditation.
- Step Four: Once the provider has achieved accreditation from the approved accrediting agency, submit the Gold Seal Quality Care Application and supporting documentation.
- Step Five: Upon approval, the The Children's Forum will award a Gold Seal Certificate directly to the Child Care Provider recognizing their achievement. Gold Seal Providers are updated continuously in the
DCF CARES Public Database allowing parents to search for Gold Seal Providers.
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