Home daycare operations in Scottsdale are regulated by Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) licensing requirements. Group home daycare (5-10 children) requires a state license. Family child care homes (1-4 children) are regulated but not required to be licensed in Arizona. Local zoning may apply.
Arizona law distinguishes between family child care homes (1-4 children, not including the provider's own) and certified group homes (5-10 children). Family child care homes are not required to be licensed by ADHS but may voluntarily participate in DES-approved quality programs. Group home child care (5-10 children) requires ADHS certification under ARS §36-897. Scottsdale's zoning ordinance may treat larger daycare operations differently from home occupations, potentially requiring a conditional use permit for group size operations. Fire safety requirements include working smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and evacuation plans. Pool barrier compliance (ARS §36-1681) is mandatory for any home with children. Providers must comply with DES child care standards if accepting subsidized families.
Operating an unlicensed group home daycare may result in state enforcement action by ADHS. Local zoning violations may result in Scottsdale code enforcement citations.
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