Family child care in Minneapolis homes is licensed by Minnesota DHS under Statute 245A. Licensed family daycares (up to 10 children) and group family daycares (up to 14) are a permitted use in all residential zones and preempt local zoning under state law.
Minnesota Statute 245A governs child care licensing statewide, and Minneapolis follows the state framework. Three license types operate in homes: Family Child Care (Class C, up to 10 children with ratios based on age), Group Family Child Care (Class D, up to 14 children with an assistant), and legally unlicensed providers caring for only one family or fewer than the licensing threshold. Minnesota Statute 462.357 preempts local zoning and explicitly requires that family and group family daycare be treated as a permitted residential use in all single-family zoning districts. Minneapolis therefore cannot require a conditional use permit for a licensed home daycare. Providers must pass a background check, complete pre-licensing training, maintain liability insurance, and comply with health, safety, and fire code inspections conducted by Hennepin County on behalf of DHS. Fire code requires smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, working egress windows in sleeping rooms, and fire extinguishers.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Minneapolis code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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