Dublin permits Type B family day care homes (1-6 children) as accessory home occupations in residential zones per Dublin Zoning Code 153.073. Operators must obtain Ohio Department of Job and Family Services certification and comply with fire, health, and zoning requirements. Type A homes (7-12 children) require conditional use approval.
Dublin follows Ohio Revised Code 5104 for family child care. Type B homes caring for six or fewer children are treated as home occupations in Dublin residential districts. Operators must certify with ODJFS, post certification on-site, maintain first aid and fire safety equipment, and meet Ohio Building Code occupancy standards. Outdoor play areas must meet setback requirements. Drop-off traffic must not create congestion. Signage is limited to one non-illuminated nameplate under 2 square feet. Type A family day care homes (7-12 children) require a conditional use permit from the Board of Zoning Appeals. Home-based group day care centers (13+) are not permitted in residential zones.
Operating without ODJFS certification: state enforcement plus Dublin zoning violation ($150-500 per day). Exceeding child capacity: certification suspension and conditional use revocation. Unpermitted signage or traffic violations cited under Dublin Code.
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