A family child care home caring for four, five, or six unrelated children is licensed by the PA Department of Human Services under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3290, not by Chester County. It needs a Certificate of Compliance and passes annual unannounced inspections. Municipal zoning may also apply.
In Pennsylvania, home-based child care is regulated by the Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). Under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3290, a family child care home providing care for four, five, or six unrelated children must hold a Certificate of Compliance before operating; it is issued to a specific legal entity at a specific location, is nontransferable, and lasts up to 12 months. Caring for three or fewer unrelated children is generally exempt. Chester County does not issue these licenses, but your borough or township zoning may separately treat a daycare as a home occupation or special use.
Operating a family child care home for four or more unrelated children without a DHS Certificate of Compliance is unlawful and subject to state enforcement, including closure.
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