Home daycare in unincorporated San Diego County is regulated by California Community Care Licensing. Small family daycare (up to 8 children) is allowed by right in residential zones under state law. Large family daycare (9–14 children) may require a use permit. All require state licensing.
California Health and Safety Code Section 1597.45 requires all residential zones to allow small family daycare homes (up to 8 children including the provider's own) as a permitted residential use. The County cannot prohibit small family daycare through zoning. Large family daycare homes (9–14 children) may be subject to a use permit from County PDS. All family daycare homes must be licensed by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). Requirements include background checks, health and safety standards, staff-to-child ratios, and inspections. Fire clearance from the County Fire Authority is required. Providers must carry liability insurance and complete required training hours.
Operating without a state license is a misdemeanor. CCLD enforcement includes citations, fines, license suspension or revocation. County zoning violations for unlicensed large daycare are handled by Code Compliance.
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