Jupiter, FL Home Business: Home Daycare (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- FL §402.313 preemption
- Capacity
- 5 preschool + 5 after-school
- DCF License
- Required
- Town Registration
- Home occupation required
Summary
Jupiter permits family day care homes as home occupations subject to FL DCF licensing. State law allows up to 5 preschool children plus 5 after-school children. Town requires home occupation registration and compliance with residential character standards.
Family day care homes shall be licensed under this act if they are presently being licensed under an existing county licensing ordinance or if the board of county commissioners passes a resolution that family day care homes be licensed. If not subject to license, family day care homes shall register annually with the department, providing the following information: the name and address of the home; the name of the operator; the number of children served; proof of a written plan to provide at least one other competent adult to be available to substitute for the operator in an emergency.
Full Breakdown
Family day care homes in Jupiter are regulated under FL §402.313 which preempts most local restrictions on licensed family day care. The Town of Jupiter Land Development Regulations allow these uses in residential districts provided the operator obtains a FL Department of Children and Families (DCF) license and complies with home occupation performance standards. Large family child care homes (6-12 children) require additional Town review. No exterior alterations indicating a business are permitted.
Violations & Fines
Operating without DCF license: state enforcement. Exceeding capacity or operating without home occupation approval: Town code enforcement fines up to $250/day first offense, $500/day repeat.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
- [1]FL §402.313
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