Home daycare operations in Hialeah must comply with Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) licensing requirements and local zoning. Family child care homes serving 1-6 children require DCF registration. Large family child care homes (7-12 children) require a DCF license. Zoning approval may be needed depending on residential district.
Florida law requires anyone providing child care in their home for children from more than one unrelated family to register with or be licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families. A registered family child care home may care for up to 6 children (including the provider's own children under 13). A licensed large family child care home may serve 7-12 children with additional staff and safety requirements. Level 2 background screening is mandatory for all caregivers, including fingerprinting through the Background Screening Clearinghouse. Physical requirements include 35 square feet of usable indoor space per child, fenced outdoor play areas with 45 square feet per child, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and safe food preparation areas. Hialeah's zoning code may require a conditional use or special exception for home daycare operations in certain residential districts. A city business tax receipt is required. Contact the Hialeah Planning and Zoning Department to confirm zoning eligibility for your address.
Operating an unlicensed daycare is a misdemeanor under FL Statute Section 402.319. DCF violations can result in fines, probation, or license revocation. Operating without a city business tax receipt is a separate code violation. Contact DCF at (866) 762-2237 or the city at (305) 556-8380.
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