Family and large family home daycares in Duval County licensed by FL DCF under FL §402.313/§402.3131. Zoning allows family daycare as accessory home occupation in residential districts.
Florida statute §402.305 preempts daycare regulation to the state Department of Children and Families (DCF). Family Day Care Home (up to 10 children, including operator's own under 13) requires DCF registration or licensure. Large Family Child Care Home (up to 12 children with an assistant) requires DCF licensure. Duval County zoning permits family day care homes as home occupations in RLD/RMD/RHD. Operators must complete 30-hour Introductory Child Care Training, annual in-service training, background screening, and maintain liability insurance.
Unlicensed operation: DCF enforcement; civil penalties up to $500/day. Zoning violations enforced by Municipal Code Compliance.
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