Huntington permits family day care homes (up to 6 children) as-of-right in residential zones under Town Code Chapter 198 zoning. State OCFS registration is required under NY Social Services Law. Group family day care (7-12 children) requires OCFS license and may need special permit review from Huntington Planning.
Huntington follows NY Social Services Law §390 which preempts zoning for family day care homes serving up to 6 children. Providers must register with NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and complete 15 hours of training. Group family day care homes serving 7-12 children require an OCFS license. Homes must meet building safety, fire safety, and outdoor play space requirements. Huntington Town Code Chapter 198 treats registered day care homes as permitted home occupations in R-5, R-7, R-10, R-15, R-20, R-40 and R-80 residential districts. Background checks required for all household members 18+.
Operating without OCFS registration: civil penalty up to 500 dollars per day per child. Zoning violations under Huntington Town Code Chapter 198 can result in fines up to 250 dollars per day and stop-work orders.
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