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DinTx 05:45 PM 07-09-2008
You would be putting yourself at certain risk of adverse action by your HPA/local government and the licensing dept. Since you've already made contact, you couldn't plead ignorance of the law.

In regard to home daycare, one must start at the most local level- your homeowner's association, then your city/town, then the state. Doesn't matter what the state thinks if the HOA or city have laws that preclude it or limit your activity. Example: the state may allow you to care for 6 children, but your HOA and/or city may limit that number to 4 or 5, usually due to neighborhood traffic concerns.

If you're serious, draw up a business plan- how many kids you would be licensed to care for, hours of operation, describe how you will ensure that parking won't be an issue for neighbors. Basically show how your business would be an asset to your neighborhood/town and not a detriment. #1 complaint about home based daycare is traffic and parking.
Ask neighbors to sign a petition in support of your venture. Take it to the HOA and plead for a waiver or variance. That's your best hope.
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