Zoning Check In Bucks County, PA

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  • Baan Dek Lek
    Daycare.com Member
    • Jun 2012
    • 27

    Zoning Check In Bucks County, PA

    Hi, I"m new here. I have been crazy dreaming about having my own home day care since I plan to have my first child next year. I now work in a daycare and you know we won't make good money here. I've thought very hard who should take care of my baby. If I have to send my child to the daycare, how much I will make back home after paying for the care. We don't have family that live close by to help. That's why I have thought about having a daycare at home.
    Before I will drive myself too crazy about this dream, I should check out about if it is possible to have family daycare at my home. I live in rowhome/townhome community with HOA (Home owner associate). Where can I check with if I can have this business at my house?
    Thanks.
    Last edited by Michael; 06-02-2012, 10:48 AM.
  • Michael
    Founder & Owner-Daycare.com
    • Aug 2007
    • 7951

    #2
    Welcome to the forum. There is a lot of great information here that will help you if you decide to have your home daycare. For starters you can read your state's guidelines: https://www.daycare.com/pennsylvania/family.html

    You should also check your city's planning and zoning website to see how your area is zoned but I believe you should read your HOA guidelines first.

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    • Baan Dek Lek
      Daycare.com Member
      • Jun 2012
      • 27

      #3
      I checked with zoning and HOA

      My HOA manager said that in their rules all parts of my home are for residential purposes but also said that there isn't a specific rule saying no operating business/daycare but it is left vague on purpose so the board can interpret it how they see fit. She said I could send her email (in writing) so she could discuss and ask the board. I just will not bring to their attentions and just do it. DO you have any suggestion? Do anyone have the same experience?
      I checked with the township and zoning has no problem with running this business from home. ALso there is a playground in my community with can cover the 2,000 sf play area for the kids.

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      • Michael
        Founder & Owner-Daycare.com
        • Aug 2007
        • 7951

        #4
        I live in a gated community in California. You are offing a community service. IN my opinion, I do not believe they can prevent you from having a daycare since it does not specifically mention it in your contract. I am sure many communities with HOA have daycare services. Maybe someone else in the forum has some suggestions.

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