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Vernon Hills OKs special‑use permit allowing Happy Jay home daycare to care for more children
Summary
The Village Board approved a special‑use permit permitting Happy Jay Home Daycare to care for up to 12 full‑time and 4 part‑time children (subject to DCFS approval), following a unanimous Planning & Zoning recommendation and assurances that DCFS oversight is primary for life‑safety inspections.
The Village Board unanimously approved ordinance 2025‑053 on April 15, granting a special‑use permit to Happy Jay Home Daycare at 305 Corte Vellum to operate with seven or more children under a newly created zoning pathway.
Director Jennings told the board the zoning code was amended to allow a home daycare to seek special‑use approval for more than six children; the Planning & Zoning…
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