Fair Lawn permits family day care homes as a permitted residential use consistent with New Jersey law, requiring state registration and zoning compliance.
Under New Jersey statute and incorporated in Fair Lawn's Land Use Code, a family day care home serving up to five children is treated as a permitted single-family residential use in any zone where single-family dwellings are allowed. Operators must obtain registration through the New Jersey Department of Children and Families. The home must comply with all building, fire, and safety codes. Group day care or child care centers larger than family day care fall under separate zoning standards and require site plan approval.
Operating an unregistered day care or exceeding the family day care size limit may result in zoning enforcement, fines, and state regulatory action.
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