Pomona, CA Home Business: Home Daycare (2026)
Key Facts
- Small (1-8 kids)
- By right in residential zones
- Large (9-14 kids)
- Use permit required
- State Law
- H&S Code Section 1597.45
- Licensing
- CA Community Care Licensing
Summary
Small family daycare homes (up to 8 children) are allowed by right in residential zones under CA Health & Safety Code Section 1597.45. Large family daycare (9-14 children) requires a use permit.
It is the intent of the Legislature that family daycare homes for children should be situated in normal residential surroundings so as to give children the home environment which is conducive to healthy and safe development. It is the public policy of this state to provide children in a family daycare home the same home environment as provided in a traditional home setting. The Legislature declares this policy to be of statewide concern with the purpose of occupying the field to the exclusion of municipal zoning, building and fire codes and regulations governing the use or occupancy of family daycare homes for children.
Full Breakdown
Pomona permits home-based childcare subject to state licensing requirements and local zoning. Large family daycares (up to 12-14 children) may require a conditional use permit. Requirements typically include background checks, CPR/first aid certification, minimum square footage per child, outdoor play area, fire safety inspection, and liability insurance. Pickup and drop-off traffic must not create neighborhood disruption. State licensing agencies conduct regular inspections.
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