NY OCFS licenses family (up to 6 children) and group family (7-12) daycare homes. Monroe County zoning typically permits licensed family daycares in residential zones. Group family daycares may require special use permit in some towns.
NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulates home-based childcare under 18 NYCRR Part 417 (Family Day Care) and Part 416 (Group Family Day Care). Family daycare: up to 6 children plus 2 school-age. Group family daycare: 7-12 children with assistant. Licensing requires background clearance (SCR, SEL, NYSID, FBI), 30 hours pre-service training, CPR/first aid, annual health exam, and pre-inspection. NY Town Law §130 and General City Law permit licensed family day care as residential use by right. Group family daycare may require special use permit in Pittsford, Brighton, or Rochester zoning. NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) subsidies available for eligible families. Monroe County Dept of Human Services administers local subsidies.
Operating without OCFS license: civil penalty $500-$1,000 per day, possible criminal charges. Exceeding capacity: immediate enforcement action, license suspension. Failed inspection: corrective plan required.
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