Family day care homes in Temple Terrace are permitted in residential zones as a home occupation, subject to DCF licensing under FL §402.313 and local zoning limits on group size, staff, and outdoor activity.
Temple Terrace Land Development Code Article VI Home Occupations allows family day care homes (up to 10 children including provider children) in single-family residential districts. Large family child care homes (up to 12 children) require DCF registration and a home occupation permit from Community Development. No exterior alterations, no signage, and drop-off parking must occur on-site or in the driveway, never blocking public rights-of-way. Florida Department of Children and Families background screening, first aid/CPR certification, and annual inspection are mandatory.
Operating an unlicensed day care home: cited by code enforcement and reported to DCF; fines up to 250 dollars per day. Exceeding child capacity is a state-level violation under FL §402.305.
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