Folsom permits small (up to 8 children) and large (up to 14 children) family daycare homes in all residential zones as a matter of right, consistent with California Health & Safety Code §1597.40-1597.46. No city conditional use permit required; state licensing through California Department of Social Services is mandatory.
California state law preempts local regulation of family daycare homes. Per HSC §1597.45, small family daycare (up to 8 kids) must be treated as a residential use in all zoning districts. Large family daycare (9-14 kids) must be allowed either by right or through a non-discretionary permit process. Folsom follows state law and does not require a conditional use permit. Operators must obtain a state license through the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, and carry liability insurance per HSC §1597.531 ($300,000 per occurrence / $1,000,000 aggregate) or a bond. Fire inspection is required for large family daycares before state licensing is issued. The Folsom Fire Department (50 Natoma Street) conducts these inspections on request. Parking: residential driveway counted toward required spaces. Signage prohibited per standard home occupation rules.
Operating without state license: misdemeanor under HSC §1596.890, fines up to $200/day. Exceeding capacity may trigger state license revocation.
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