FL H0487

Establishes minimum licensing requirements prohibiting child care facilities from using or installing window blinds and coverings with long dangling cords, pull cords, or inner cords capable of forming loops that pose strangulation risks to young children.

Allows window blinds and coverings that have been manufactured or retrofitted to eliminate dangerous cords and loops, with cordless blinds recommended as compliant options.

Requires child care facilities to properly retrofit existing unsafe window blinds and coverings by January 1, 2011, defined as modifying them to eliminate long dangling cords or cord loops posing strangulation risks.

Directs the Department of Children and Family Services to review recommendations from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission when developing and updating window blind safety requirements.

Authorizes the department to provide information about reduced-cost or no-cost options for retrofitting or replacing unsafe window blinds and coverings.