Naperville treats home daycare for 7 or fewer individuals as a customary home occupation exempt from the 25% floor area limit. State licensing is required for larger operations. Home daycare must comply with Illinois DCFS licensing standards.
Under Naperville's zoning code, babysitting services and home-based daycare facilities for 7 or fewer individuals at any one time are considered customary home occupations and are exempt from the 25% gross floor area limitation that applies to other home businesses. This aligns with Illinois DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) regulations, which require licensing for family daycare homes serving more than 3 unrelated children. Licensed home daycare facilities must meet state safety, supervision, and facility standards. Larger home daycare operations (8-16 children) require a DCFS group home license and may need conditional use permits under Naperville zoning. All home daycare operators must comply with both city zoning requirements and state DCFS licensing rules.
Operating beyond allowed capacity without proper licenses: DCFS violation and zoning violation. Non-compliance with safety standards: DCFS enforcement action and potential license revocation.
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