Florida regulates family and large family child care homes uniformly under Chapter 402, setting capacity limits, training, and inspection requirements applicable statewide.
Fla. Stat. 402.313 governs family day care homes (up to 10 children) and 402.3131 covers large family child care homes (up to 12 children with an assistant). Operators must register or license with the Department of Children and Families (DCF), complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training, hold valid CPR/First Aid certification, and submit to Level 2 background screening under Chapter 435. While zoning approval may be locally required, the operational standards (ratios, training, inspections, screenings) apply uniformly across Florida.
Operating an unlicensed or unregistered family day care home is a misdemeanor of the first degree. DCF may issue cease-and-desist orders, fines up to $100 per day, and revoke licenses for noncompliance.
Port St. Lucie, FL
Persistent dog barking in Port St. Lucie constitutes a public nuisance under City Code Chapter 14. St. Lucie County Animal Safety Services and city Code Enfo...
Port St. Lucie, FL
Commercial properties in Port St. Lucie must keep noise within 65 dBA during day and 55 dBA at night at the nearest residential property line.
Port St. Lucie, FL
Construction noise in Port St. Lucie is permitted Monday through Saturday between 7 AM and 7 PM. Sunday and holiday construction requires special permission ...
Port St. Lucie, FL
Gas-powered lawn equipment is allowed in Port St. Lucie between 7 AM and 7 PM. No special decibel limits apply beyond the general nuisance standard.
Port St. Lucie, FL
Loud parties and gatherings are prohibited after 10 PM in Port St. Lucie. Second response within 24 hours triggers mandatory citation under city policy.
Port St. Lucie, FL
Modified exhaust, loud mufflers, and jake brakes are prohibited in Port St. Lucie under city code and FL §316.272. Truck engine braking banned on I-95 ramps ...
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