The Florida League of Christian Schools is a voluntary membership association made up of schools sharing a common vision, mission, and philosophy. Schools and Preschools who hold current and active memberships are eligible for certain services and benefits. Membership may be granted to schools that meet the following general criteria:

FLOCS offers three distinct levels of recognition for schools and centers. To better determine what level your center will need depends on the services which you intend to offer.

1. Member: Any school or center can become a member of FLOCS. As a professional service organization, FLOCS offers professional development, teacher and administrative resources, as well as student activities to member schools. However, there is NO accountability or quality assessment as a member.
   
2. Certified Religious Exempt Member (Preschool Only): Florida League of Christian Schools is recognized by the State of Florida Department of Children and Families as a certification agent for Christian schools and childcare facilities according to ordinances 402.301, 402.316, and 402.319 regarding religious exemption. All childcare centers certified under the Florida League of Christian Schools are closely monitored and maintain standards according to the Florida League of Christian Schools bylaws. To receive VPK funds, check out the VPK Guidance Page.
   
3. Accredited Member:  FLOCS is the state chapter of the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) and facilitates all Florida accreditation programs for ACTS. The ACTS accreditation is recognized as a Gold Seal program and is affiliated with CITA, NCPSA, and FAANS.

Preschools and Child Care Facilities

Preschools must generally submit the following documents for membership:

• Submission of Membership Application
• Submission of Self-Evaluation
• Copy of Floor Plan
• Submission of Membership Fees

For more information, visit the Preschool Membership page.

K-12 Schools

Schools who enroll children in Kindergarten through grade 12, or any combination of such grade levels, must generally submit the following documents for membership:

• Submission of Membership Application
• Submission of Documentation verifying state registration
• Submission of Membership Fees

For more information, visit the K-12 Membership page.

Candidates for Membership are schools that meet basic membership criteria, but have not yet gone through the FLOCS evaluation/accreditation procedure. To view state requirements for private schools, please click here.

*Member Schools are schools that meet basic membership criteria. They are not schools that have been evaluated, and may not be fully accredited.