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 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.
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.
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