Legislation

Zoning Changes Limit Family Day Care to 6 Children in Most Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Families with more than five kids will have to find alternative childcare options under a proposed zoning overhaul, which would restrict large family daycares in residential areas and require special permits for bigger operations.

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Group Daycares Restricted in Certain Residential Areas Under New City Law

Philadelphia Parents Concerned as City Council Passes Bill Limiting Home-Based Daycare Options, Mandating Licensing and Inspection for Remaining Facilities. Home-based daycare operators must now obtain licenses and undergo regular inspections under the new law affecting thousands of families relying on these services.

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Council seeks to require day care facilities to have special certificates of inspection.

Day care centers must now pass rigorous safety inspections before opening to ensure compliance with fire, electrical, lead paint, water quality, and food safety standards.

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City Council Signs Law Allowing Day Care Centers in Some Commercial Districts and Houses of Worship

Philadelphia Residents with Disabilities May See Improved Accessibility Under Proposed Bill Requiring Barriers-Free Sidewalks and Ramps on Public Property. The legislation targets areas around public transportation hubs and near popular entertainment venues.

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