Lakewood allows in-home daycare as a conditional home occupation under Codified Ordinance Chapter 1127. Type A (7-12 children) and Type B (up to 6 children) family child care homes must be licensed by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services per ORC Chapter 5104 and meet Lakewood zoning requirements.
Lakewood Codified Ordinance 1127.03 permits family child care as a home occupation in residential zones if licensed by ODJFS. Type B homes (1-6 children) register with ODJFS and need no Lakewood special permit beyond a standard home occupation registration. Type A homes (7-12 children) require full ODJFS licensure, fire inspection by Lakewood Fire Department, and zoning review. No exterior changes visible as a business; drop-off must not create traffic congestion on residential streets.
Operating unlicensed daycare: cease and desist plus ODJFS referral. Zoning violation: minor misdemeanor, up to $150 fine per day under Chapter 1129.
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