Family child care in Lynn is licensed by the state (EEC). A standard license covers up to 6 children, or up to 10 with an approved assistant. Massachusetts zoning law protects home daycare as a residential use.
Home-based childcare in Lynn is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) under 606 CMR 7.00, not by the city. A family child care license covers up to 6 children at one time, counting the provider's own young children; a large family child care license allows up to 10 with a qualified, EEC-approved assistant. Requirements include background record checks, health and safety standards, and regular EEC inspections. Massachusetts zoning law (MGL c.40A §3) protects family child care as a residential use, so Lynn cannot zone it out of residential districts.
Operating family child care without an EEC license draws state enforcement, fines, and a cease-and-desist. Exceeding licensed capacity or safety violations lead to license suspension or revocation.
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