by Answerbag Staff on March 31st, 2010

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Can you have a day care center in a non-business zone?

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  • by Melanie Dodson on March 31st, 2010

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    On One Hand: Widely Accepted

    Many cities allow day care centers to operate out of a residential home or area and some states exempt residential day care centers from zoning requirements. Regardless of location, all day care centers require a state license and may be required to meet certain environmental or supervision standards in order to obtain that license.

    On the Other: Varying Laws

    Specific zoning requirements vary by city and state, so what is applicable for one city may not be correct for another location. Some cities have regulations as to the number of children allowed to attend a residential day care, number of parking spaces available or square footage.

    Bottom Line

    Day care centers are generally accepted in non-business areas such as residential neighborhoods or subdivisions. Verify specific zoning regulations and licensing requirements for businesses within the specific city and state of the intended location.

    Source:

    City of Milwaukee: Day Care Centers -- Building Code Requirements

    City of New Orleans: Zoning Requirements for Small Child Care Center

    City of Fort Worth: Zoning Ordinance - Day Care Center

    New York Times: When Day Care Clashes With Zoning Laws

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