Hayward permits small and large family daycare homes as a right in residential zones under California Health and Safety Code protections, with state licensing from Community Care Licensing required.
Hayward follows California Health and Safety Code sections 1597.40 through 1597.465, which classify small family daycare (up to 8 children) and large family daycare (up to 14 children) as residential uses. Cities cannot require conditional use permits or charge business license fees that treat daycare differently from other home uses. Operators must be licensed by the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division. Hayward requires standard building code compliance, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and a fenced outdoor play area if applicable. Large family daycares may require additional fire clearance.
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