Family Daycare

Providing care for 7-12 persons

Family Daycare: Care is provided in a dwelling for seven to 12 children or adults under the age of 14 years including the provider's own children six years and under. The daycare shall be accessory use to the dwelling.

Care givers planning to start a new business providing family daycare, are required to register with the Sioux Falls Health Department, -and- obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) -or- a Permitted Special Use Permit (PSU) from the City Zoning Department before they begin.

Health Department Registration

The provider must demonstrate that they have an infant or toddler first aid/CPR certification and that no adult (15 years and older), regularly in the home has their name on the Central Registry for Abuse & Neglect or is required to register as a sex offender. A felony background check must be done for all individuals 15 years and older who reside at or will be present on the premises on a regular basis. Providers must have proof of $300,000 liability insurance.

The application fee will provide educational information and training opportunities to meet the training requirements.

Interested in starting a Family Daycare? More information on licensing and how to apply can be found on our Daycare Licensing page.

If you have more questions please reach out to our Sioux Falls Health Department.

Health Department - 605-367-8760

521 N. Main Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Zoning Permit

Permitted Special Use permit (PSU) – Requires a petition of support signed by 75 percent of registered property owners within 250 feet of the subject property for the daycare use. There is no application fee for this permit.

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Conditional Use permit (CUP) – The applicant is required to post notice signs on the subject property and attend one public hearing at Planning Commission. A fee of $375 is due at the time of application.

Zoning - 605-367-8254

231 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104