Showing ordinances that apply to McDonald Chapel, AL
McDonald Chapel is an unincorporated community (population 739) in Jefferson County, Alabama. Because McDonald Chapel is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Jefferson County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The home daycare rules below are the ones that govern your area.
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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