Spokane allows family home child care as a permitted home occupation in residential zones per SMC 17C.315. State licensing through WA DCYF is required for caring for more than one unrelated family's children. Up to 12 children allowed in licensed family home care.
Spokane Municipal Code Title 17C.315 addresses home occupations and expressly permits family home child care in residential zones subject to state licensing. Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) licenses family home child care under RCW 43.216 and WAC 110-300. A family home provider may care for up to 12 children including the provider's own. Spokane requires a city business registration with the Taxes and Licenses Division. WA State B and O tax applies to gross receipts. Fire and building safety inspections coordinated with Spokane Fire Department per state child care licensing WAC 110-300-0240. Exterior alterations must be compatible with residential character; no signage larger than 2 square feet. Parking for drop-off must not create congestion on public streets.
Operating unlicensed family home child care: state enforcement by DCYF, potential civil penalties up to 250 dollars per day per RCW 43.216.325. City home occupation violations: notice of violation with 30-day cure period, then fines starting at 125 dollars per SMC 17G.075.
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