Providers

Report An Absent Child

How can reporting absences benefit our kids?

This requirement for all School Readiness Providers to report absences is in place to improve the safety and well-being of children from birth through school entry age. Report a child’s absence by completing the Absence Reporting Form below.

Providers should use this form for the following purposes:

  • To report an absence of a School Readiness child that has been absent for five (5) consecutive days with no contact/communication from the parent. 
  • To report a total of ten (10) unexplained absences of a School Readiness child in a calendar month. 
  • To report the first unexcused absence or seven consecutive excused absences of a School Readiness child that is considered ‘at-risk’ (BG1) no later than close of business (COB) the day of the absence.

Report School Readiness Absences (Please Select)

At-Risk BG-1 Children Absences: A child from birth to the age of school entry, who is under court-ordered protective supervision or in out-of home care and is enrolled in an early education or child care program must attend the program 5 days a week unless the court grants an exception. (Pursuant to s. 39.604, Florida Statutes)