Home Daycare: Jurupa Valley vs Temecula

Do I need a permit from Jurupa Valley to run a daycare from my home?

No. Cal. Health & Safety Code §1597.45 makes a small (up to 8 children) or large (up to 14 children) family daycare home a residential use by right in any residential zone. Jurupa Valley cannot require a Home Occupation Permit, conditional use permit, or zoning clearance — and cannot charge a business license or fee. You do need a state license from the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division.

Can my Jurupa Valley HOA stop me from operating a home daycare?

No. SB 234 (2020) amended state housing law to prohibit HOAs, CC&Rs, and landlords from restricting the use of a residence as a small or large family daycare home. Any HOA rule, lease provision, or deed restriction to the contrary is void and unenforceable under Cal. Civil Code §1597.40 et seq.

What is the difference between a small and large family daycare home in California?

Per Cal. H&S Code §1596.78, a small family daycare home provides care for up to 8 children (including 2 children under age 2); a large family daycare home provides care for up to 14 children, but at least 2 of them must be school-age (kindergarten or older) and a qualifying assistant provider is required. Both are licensed by the Community Care Licensing Division and both are protected from local zoning regulation by §1597.45.