Kings County, CA Home Business: Home Daycare (2026)
Key Facts
- Capacity covered
- 9 to 14 children
- Permit required
- Site Plan Review
- Hours allowed
- 7 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays
- Gate setback
- 20 feet from property line
- Neighbor notice radius
- 100 feet
Summary
Large family day care homes (9-14 kids) need Site Plan Review, a resident operator, and must follow set hours and setbacks under the county Development Code.
Large family day care homes may be established in certain zoning districts through the Site Plan Review process as allowed in this Development Code to care for nine to 14 children in compliance with the following standards... F. Hours of Operation: Large Family Day Care Homes shall operate only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. No outdoor play is allowed prior to 9:00 a.m.
Full Breakdown
Kings County's Development Code allows large family day care homes (caring for nine to 14 children) in certain zoning districts only through the Site Plan Review process. The operator must be a full-time resident of the home, obtain the property owner's written consent if renting, keep gates set back 20 feet from the property line, and run the facility only 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, with no outdoor play before 9 a.m. Neighbors within 100 feet get mailed notice before approval.
Violations & Fines
Operating without an approved Site Plan Review, exceeding the licensed child count, running hours outside 7 a.m.-7 p.m., or outdoor play before 9 a.m. are code violations subject to county enforcement action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a small home daycare (8 or fewer kids) need this permit?
Can the daycare operator rent the home?
Sources & Official References
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