Mississippi State Department of Health licenses home daycares under MS Code §43-20-1 et seq. Up to 5 unrelated children allowed without license; 6+ requires MSDH child care facility license. Gulfport/Biloxi require zoning compliance.
Mississippi Code §43-20-1 et seq. governs child care licensing through MSDH's Child Care Licensure Division. Family child care homes caring for 5 or fewer unrelated children are exempt from licensing but must register if receiving state subsidies. Homes caring for 6-16 children require an MSDH child care facility license with background checks (MS §43-20-8), CPR/first aid certification, fire marshal inspection, and minimum 35 sq ft indoor space per child. Harrison County and cities Gulfport/Biloxi require home occupation permits confirming residential zoning compatibility. Coastal flood zone properties in SFHAs must meet elevation requirements. No more than one non-resident employee typically permitted in residential zones.
Operating unlicensed (6+ kids): MSDH closure order, fines $100-$2,500 per MS §43-20-31. Zoning violations: municipal fines $50-$500. Background check failures: immediate license revocation.
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