Family daycare homes (up to 6 children) regulated by GA DECAL, which preempts most local zoning restrictions. Suwanee home occupation rules still apply but cannot prohibit licensed family daycare homes.
GA Code 20-1A-2 and DECAL Rule 591-1-1 license family day care homes (3-6 children). GA Code 36-66-2(b) limits local authority to prohibit family daycare homes in residential zones. Group day care homes (7-12 children) may require special use permit. DECAL license required; background checks, training, safety standards apply. Suwanee may require fire inspection and compliance with home occupation standards.
Operating without DECAL license: misdemeanor, fines up to $1,000/day. Zoning violations: fines up to $1,000/day.
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