Roseville, MN Home Business: Home Daycare (2026)

Roseville's residential use table, Table 1004.08 in Sec. 1004.08, lists "Day care facility, family" as P in the LDR, LMDR, MDR, and HDR columns, meaning it is permitted in the districts where designated. "Day care facility, group family" is marked C in all four columns, meaning it is allowed only as a conditional use in compliance with all applicable standards. Both rows carry a Y in the standards column, and the table explains that a Y means specific standards must be complied with, whether the use is permitted or conditional. Standards for permitted uses are in chapter 1011 and standards for conditional uses are in chapter 1009.

The size line between the two categories comes from the definitions in Sec. 1001.07. Day care, family means day care for no more than ten children at one time, of which no more than six are under school age. The licensed capacity must include all children of any caregiver when the children are present in the residence. Day care, group family means group family day care for no more than 14 children at any one time, again counting all children of any caregiver when present in the residence. Both definitions rely on the Minnesota Rules.

For the conditional group family tier, Sec. 1009.02(a) says conditional uses are reviewed to ensure they satisfy standards for the protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare, and any conditional use may be approved with conditions considered reasonable and necessary to enhance compatibility with surrounding uses. The owner of the property applies and pays the fee set in the city fee schedule. Sec. 1009.02 lists group family day care among its use entries with the statement that there are no specific standards for this use.

Fire inspection is handled separately. Sec. 902.09 says Department of Human Services licensed facilities receive fire safety inspections in accordance with procedures and fees determined by the state fire marshal's office, DHS, and the county. The city fee schedule in Sec. 314.05 also lists a Daycare facility inspection fee, referencing chapter 902, at $100.00.