Canal Winchester permits Type B family home daycares (up to 6 children) as accessory home occupations in residential districts, subject to Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) certification under ORC Chapter 5104 and local zoning compliance per Canal Winchester Zoning Code.
Type A family daycare homes (7-12 children) require a conditional use permit from the Planning and Zoning Commission and must meet residential character preservation standards. Type B homes caring for 6 or fewer children must be registered with ODJFS and are permitted by right. Operators must maintain state certification, carry liability insurance, provide a safe outdoor play area with secure fencing, and ensure off-street parking for staff and drop-off. Fire inspection by Violet Township Fire Department or Madison Township Fire Department (depending on location) is required. No exterior signage beyond a small identification plaque is allowed. The home occupation must remain incidental to the residential use of the dwelling.
Operating without ODJFS certification: state-level penalties plus local zoning violation (minor misdemeanor, up to 250 dollars). Operating a Type A home without conditional use permit: zoning violation, daily fines until compliance.
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