§ 3-024. Child care learning center, group day care home, adult day services.

(a)

Child care learning centers. Child care learning centers, as defined herein (19 or more children), shall meet Rules for Child Care Learning Centers, Chapter 591-1-1, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, updated March 16, 2014, as may be amended from time to time. Outdoor play areas shall be provided in a rear or side yard and shall be enclosed by a solid wall or fence at least six feet in height. The facility shall provide adequate areas for the safe drop-off and pick-up of children in a driveway, turnaround or parking area.

(b)

Group day care home. Group day care homes, as defined herein (seven to 18 children) shall meet Rules and Regulations for Group Day Care Homes, Chapter 290-2-1, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, updated March 16, 2014, as may be amended from time to time. Outdoor play areas shall be provided in a rear or side yard and shall be enclosed by a solid wall or fence at least six feet in height. The facility shall provide adequate areas for the safe drop-off and pick-up of children in a driveway, turnaround or parking area.

(c)

Family day care home. Family day care homes, as defined (three to six children), are permitted as home occupations, subject to compliance with Rules and Regulations for Family Day Care Homes, Chapter 290-2-3, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, updated March 26, 2014, as may be amended from time to time. For purposes of this paragraph only, children who are related by blood, marriage or adoption to the care provider shall not be included in the calculation of the six children limitation.

(d)

Adult day services. Adult day services, as defined, herein, shall meet any applicable rules of the Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services.

(e)

Indoor and outdoor area. Child care learning centers, group day care homes, and adult day services shall have at least 150 square feet of outdoor play area and at least 35 square feet of indoor space provided for each child or other person served. The outdoor play area shall be enclosed by a fence with a minimum height of four feet.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)