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Utica, NY Home Business: Home Daycare (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Definition
Dwelling providing child day care
Director
Must reside on premises
State licensing
Required, must be met
Governing agency
NY OCFS (state)
Source
Utica Zoning definitions

Summary

A family day care in Utica is a dwelling providing day care to children during part of a 24-hour day. Under Utica zoning the director must be a resident, all New York State licensing requirements must be met, and operation must follow NY Office of Children and Family Services rules.

A dwelling wherein day care services are provided for children of any age during part of a twenty-four-hour day. The director of this facility will be a resident of the premises where these services are to be provided. All state licensing requirements are to be met.

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Full Breakdown

Utica's Zoning Code defines a Family Day Care as a dwelling wherein day care services are provided for children of any age during part of a 24-hour day. The director of the facility must be a resident of the premises where services are provided. All state licensing requirements must be met and all operation must be in accordance with New York State regulations (now administered by the Office of Children and Family Services, successor to the Department of Social Services). This means a home daycare in Utica must satisfy both the local zoning definition and the applicable state registration or license tier based on the number of children served.

Violations & Fines

Operating a home daycare without required NY state registration or license, or contrary to the zoning definition, can trigger both state enforcement and Utica zoning enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run a daycare from my Utica home?
Yes, as a family day care, but the director must live on the premises and you must meet all New York State licensing requirements.
Who licenses home daycare in New York?
The NY Office of Children and Family Services (successor to the Department of Social Services) licenses or registers home-based child day care programs statewide.

Sources & Official References

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