Housing Rights for Child Care Providers

We work with legal services attorneys, state and local agencies, and community organizations to stop the illegal regulation of child care providers who run their businesses from their residential homes.

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Child care providers have the right to provide child care in any residential property of their choosing, whether they rent or own those homes.  Learn more about these rights stated in The Keeping Kids Close to Home Act:

More resources on fair housing rights:

• Department of Fair Employment and Housing, “Fair Housing Law Protects Child Care Providers” Fact Sheet
• California Tenants: A Guide To Residential Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities
• CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal, Information Bulletin 20-008: Guidance for Family Day Care Homes
  

If you or someone you know has received a “Notice to Vacate,” “Notice to Pay Rent or Quit,” an “Unlawful Detainer” notice, or another notice demanding you move from your home or face eviction, please visit lawhelpca.org or contact an eviction defense attorney/law office or your city or county’s local fair housing agency IMMEDIATELY.