
Home Daycare License Fire Inspection
A successful fire safety inspection is required for a Family Day Care to be operated out of the home. The Fire Marshal will conduct the inspection based on a request from the State Department of Human Resources.
A successful fire safety inspection is required for a Family Day Care to be operated out of the home. The Fire Marshal will conduct the inspection based on a request from the State Department of Human Resources.
NOTE: No inspections by the Fire Marshal will be conducted without a license request from the Child Care Administration.
In order to operate as a Family Day Care Home, the provider must be licensed by the State Department of Human Resources - Child Care Administration (CCA). This licensing process is a lengthy one requiring the potential provider to undergo extensive training, background checks, and inspections of their homes. A home fire safety inspection by the Fire Marshal Division is part of this process.
An initial inspection of the new licensee is performed by the Fire Marshal, and once a license is granted, the provider will be required to be re-inspected every two years at the time of license renewal.
The applicable fire codes are discussed during the CCA’s bi-monthly orientation. This is an ideal opportunity to meet the Fire Marshal who will perform the inspection. The inspection process and forms are explained in detail, and a handout of what the inspector will look for during his visit is available. If time allows, a question and answer period follows.
By scrolling down you may view a generalized list of requirements needed to pass the Fire Marshal inspection of a prospective Family Day Care home. Keep in mind that this list is not all-inclusive. It is, however, the basis of the applicable codes and standards that will be applied. Any questionable issues may be discussed with the inspector at the CCA’s orientation. Final determination will be made at the time of the inspection.