Waipahu residents offering in-home child care must register under HRS Sec. 346-151 as a family child care home and comply with ROH Sec. 21-5.350 home occupation requirements.
HRS Sec. 346-151 defines a family child care home as a private residence caring for three to six unrelated children. Licensing is through the Department of Human Services under HRS Chapter 346, Part VIII. ROH Sec. 21-5.350 allows this as a home occupation in Waipahu and provides a narrow exception permitting substitute caregivers who are not household members. With Waipahu's multi-generational households and large working-family population, family child care fills a critical community need. Operators must balance DHS health, safety, background check, and capacity standards with city zoning rules on parking, traffic, and signage.
Unlicensed family child care, exceeding the six-child cap, or non-compliant drop-off traffic can result in state and city enforcement actions.
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