Indianapolis permits licensed home daycare as a home occupation under the Consolidated Zoning Ordinance. Class I (up to 5 children) and Class II (6-12 children) daycares must meet Indiana FSSA licensing rules and local zoning.
Marion County permits home-based childcare under the Consolidated Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance as a home occupation. Indiana FSSA Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning licenses Class I Family Child Care Homes (up to 5 unrelated children) and Class II (6 to 12 unrelated children with an assistant). Class I may operate as a standard home occupation; Class II requires a variance or special exception in most residential districts. State licensing requires criminal background checks, CPR/first aid training, tuberculosis testing, 470 IAC 3-4.7 compliance, annual state inspections, and liability insurance. Pickup/drop-off must not create traffic issues. Fire safety inspection required. Some unlicensed registered ministries operate under IC 12-17.2-6 with fewer state requirements.
Unlicensed daycare operation: state closure and fines up to $5,000 under IC 12-17.2. Zoning violations: fines up to $2,500 under Rev. Code §103-52. License suspension for safety issues.
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