Brooklyn home daycares must be licensed or registered through the NYC Department of Health under NYC Health Code Article 47 and 18 NYCRR Parts 417-418.
Brooklyn home-based child care must comply with NYC Health Code Article 47 and NY State 18 NYCRR Parts 417 (Family Day Care, up to 8 children) and 418 (Group Family Day Care, up to 16 children). Licensing is handled by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Bureau of Child Care. Requirements include staff background checks and fingerprinting, CPR/first aid certification, annual health inspections, fire safety clearance, and child-to-caregiver ratios. Zoning-wise, home daycare is permitted as an accessory use in residential districts under ZR §22-14, but larger group daycares may require a certificate of occupancy change. Operating without license is illegal and carries fines up to $2,000.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Kings County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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