Bucks County home daycare operators must obtain certification from the PA Department of Human Services (family child care up to 6 children; group child care 7-12). Local zoning approval also required in most townships.
Pennsylvania regulates home-based childcare under 55 Pa. Code Ch. 3290 (Family Child Care Homes) and Ch. 3280 (Group Child Care Homes). Family Child Care Homes serve up to 6 children and require DHS certification with annual inspections. Group Child Care Homes serve 7 to 12 children and require more extensive facility standards. Certification requires: criminal background checks (PA State Police, FBI fingerprints, Child Abuse History Clearance), medical assessments, CPR and first aid certification, minimum 35 sq ft indoor and 65 sq ft outdoor per child, fire safety inspection, and ongoing training (6 hours annually). Most Bucks County townships permit family child care as a home occupation by right in residential zones; group child care typically requires a conditional use or special exception permit. Keystone STARS quality rating program is voluntary but tied to subsidized placements.
Operating unlicensed childcare: DHS cease and desist, fines up to $500 per day under 62 P.S. §1080.2. Zoning violations: municipal citation $100 to $1,000. Safety violations during inspection: certification suspension or revocation.
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