Alabama DHR licenses home daycares under Alabama Code §38-7-1 et seq. Family Day Care Home: 6 children. Group Day Care Home: 7-12 children. Birmingham requires business license plus zoning compliance.
Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) licenses home-based childcare under Alabama Code §38-7-1 et seq. A Family Day Care Home may serve up to 6 children including the provider's own children under 6. A Group Day Care Home serves 7-12 children and requires additional staff (1 additional caregiver for groups of 7+). Alabama has a church exemption allowing some faith-based facilities to operate without DHR licensing — a controversial loophole. Licensing requires: criminal background checks (FBI and ABI), CPR/first aid certification, minimum 35 sq ft indoor space per child, outdoor play area, fire safety inspection, health inspection, liability insurance. Birmingham requires a home occupation permit and business license. Jefferson County zoning allows home daycare as a permitted use in residential zones with proper licensing.
Operating without DHR license (when not exempt): closure and fines $500-$5,000. Safety violations: license suspension/revocation. Exceeding capacity: immediate correction. Birmingham business license violations: additional municipal fines.
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