Kailua residents can operate a licensed family child care home for three to six unrelated children under HRS Sec. 346-151, coordinated with ROH Sec. 21-5.350 home occupation rules.
State law defines a family child care home as a private residence caring for three to six unrelated children, licensed by the Department of Human Services under HRS Chapter 346, Part VIII. Local zoning under ROH 21-5.350 treats home-based child care as a permitted home occupation and allows a limited number of substitute caregivers who are not household members, unlike most other home occupations. Operators must meet DHS licensing standards including background checks, health and safety requirements, and capacity limits. Signage is limited to standard residential nameplate rules, and outdoor play areas should not disturb neighbors.
Operating without a DHS license, exceeding capacity, or hiring beyond the substitute caregiver allowance can result in state license revocation and city zoning citations.
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