Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Child Care and Family Support Services
Childhood Development Services has been dedicated to strengthening families and nurturing children since our inception. As the Training Coordinating Agency recognized by the Department of Children & Families, we provide state-certified childcare training programs that meet Florida's licensing requirements. Our Live Scan fingerprinting services, approved by ACHA and FDLE, support professionals across industries including healthcare, education, and childcare. Through the nationally accredited Healthy Families Florida program, we offer home-visiting services to prevent child abuse and promote early childhood development.We also administer USDA Food Program sponsorships, providing reimbursement for childcare providers. With a commitment to community empowerment, we rely on donations and partnerships to expand our reach. Our print shop delivers affordable, high-quality materials to support training and outreach. Operating in Marion, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, and Hernando counties, we combine expertise with compassionate service to create lasting impact.
Services
Child Care Training
Live Scan Fingerprinting
Healthy Families Program
USDA Food Program
Print Shop Services
Highlights and features
- We are the official Training Coordinating Agency for the Department of Children & Families in Marion, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, and Hernando counties.
- Our Live Scan fingerprinting services are approved by ACHA and FDLE.
- We offer the nationally accredited Healthy Families program to prevent child abuse.
- We provide USDA Food Program sponsorship for childcare providers.
- Our print shop offers affordable, high-quality training materials and brochures.
Associations and certifications
- Department of Children & Families
- ACHA
- FDLE
Services
Child Care Training
Our state-certified childcare training programs meet Florida's minimum introductory requirements for childcare practitioners. These courses prepare professionals to provide high-quality care while fulfilling licensing mandates. Participants gain essential skills in child development, safety protocols, and educational best practices.
Live Scan Fingerprinting
We offer electronic fingerprinting using advanced Crossmatch technology for background checks required by childcare, healthcare, and other regulated industries. As an ACHA and FDLE-approved vendor, we ensure accurate, timely processing without traditional ink-based methods.
Healthy Families Program
This free home-visiting initiative supports new parents through personalized guidance on child development, safety assessments, and community resource connections. Services last up to five years, adapting to families' evolving needs while preventing child abuse.
USDA Food Program
We administer USDA-sponsored meal reimbursement for childcare providers, including breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Our monitoring services ensure compliance with nutritional standards while supporting home daycare operations through contract arrangements.
Print Shop Services
Our print shop produces training manuals, brochures, and educational materials at affordable rates. We specialize in multipart forms, full-color printing, and customized resources to support childcare professionals and community organizations.
Questions
What childcare training programs do you offer?
We provide Florida State Mandated Training Certification programs meeting licensing requirements for childcare practitioners in Marion, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, and Hernando counties.
How does Live Scan fingerprinting work?
Our Crossmatch machine captures fingerprints electronically without ink, providing fast, accurate background checks approved for childcare, healthcare, and other industries.
What is the Healthy Families program?
Healthy Families Florida offers free home-visiting services to new parents, focusing on child development, safety checks, and connecting families with community resources.
How can I donate to your organization?
We accept financial donations, professional services (tutoring, medical care), and material donations like diapers, children's books, and cleaning supplies to support our programs.
