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Title 17 — Unified Development Code

Chapter 4.09 — CHILD DAY CARE IN A HOME (SMALL AND LARGE) AND DAY CARE CENTERS

Indio Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Indio

§ 4.09.01. Purpose and Applicability.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish standards for child day care in a home (small and large) and/or day care centers. Child day care in a home (small and large) shall be clearly incidental to the use of the dwelling and may not change the character of the dwelling or adversely affect the uses allowed in its zoning district.

§ 4.09.02. Location Standards.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

All new child day care in a home (large) and day care centers shall be located consistent with the following standards:

  • A. Child day care in a home (large) shall be located a minimum of 300 feet from a residential care facility, child day care in a home (small and large), and day care center.

§ 4.09.03. Standards.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

  • A. Child day care in a home (small and large) and day care centers shall comply with the following standards:

    1. Child day care in a home (small) shall serve eight or fewer children, including children who reside at the home and are under the age of 10.

    2. Child day care in a home (large) shall serve seven to 14 children, including children who reside at the home and are under the age of 10.

    3. Day care centers shall serve seven or more persons.

  • B. Child day care in a home (large) and day care centers shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:

    1. License. The operator shall secure and maintain a license from the State of California Department of Social Services.

    2. Pick-Up and Drop-Off Plan. A plan and schedule for the pick-up and drop-off of children or clients shall be provided for approval by the Director. The plan shall demonstrate that adequate parking and loading are provided to minimize congestion and conflict points on travel aisles and public streets. The plan shall include an agreement that includes, at a minimum:

      • a. A scheduled time for pick-up and drop-off with allowances for emergencies; and

      • b. Prohibitions of double-parking, blocking driveways of neighboring properties, or using driveways of neighboring properties to turn around.

    3. Screening. A periphery wall, constructed of wood or masonry, or landscaping screen shall be provided to screen outdoor activity areas and shall achieve 75 percent opacity. Chain metal fencing or barbed wire is prohibited. The height of the screening shall comply with the standards of the underlying zone.

    4. Hours of Operation. Hours of operation shall only be within the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be allowed subject to approval of an Administrative Use Permit.

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  1. ▸ Title 17 — Unified Development Code
    Overview
    1. Chapter 1.01 — PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
    2. Chapter 1.02 — ZONES AND ZONING MAP
    3. Chapter 1.03 — HOW TO USE THIS CODE
    4. Chapter 2.01 — PURPOSE AND USE CLASSIFICATIONS
    5. Chapter 2.02 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
    6. Chapter 2.03 — MIXED-USE ZONES
    7. Chapter 2.04 — NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES
    8. Chapter 2.05 — PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
    9. Chapter 2.06 — SPECIFIC PLAN AND PROJECT MASTER PLAN ZONES
    10. Chapter 2.07 — OVERLAY ZONES
    11. Chapter 3.01 — RULES OF MEASUREMENT
    12. Chapter 3.02 — GENERAL SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ALL ZONES
    13. Chapter 3.03 — PARKING AND LOADING
    14. Chapter 3.04 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    15. Chapter 3.05 — SIGN REGULATIONS
    16. Chapter 3.06 — ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
    17. Chapter 4.02 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    18. Chapter 4.03 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
    19. Chapter 4.04 — ANIMAL KEEPING
    20. Chapter 4.05 — AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE AND REPAIR/FUELING STATIONS
    21. Chapter 4.06 — BAIL BONDS
    22. Chapter 4.07 — CANNABIS ACTIVITY
    23. Chapter 4.08 — CHECK CASHING BUSINESSES
    24. Chapter 4.09 — CHILD DAY CARE IN A HOME (SMALL AND LARGE) AND …
    25. Chapter 4.10 — CONVENIENCE MARKETS
    26. Chapter 4.11 — COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS
    27. Chapter 4.12 — COTTAGE INDUSTRY
    28. Chapter 4.13 — DRIVE-THROUGH USES
    29. Chapter 4.15 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
    30. Chapter 4.16 — LIVE/WORK
    31. Chapter 4.17 — MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME PARK
    32. Chapter 4.18 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT (ACCESSORY)
    33. Chapter 4.19 — (RESERVED)
    34. Chapter 4.20 — OUTDOOR STORAGE
    35. Chapter 4.21 — PAWNSHOPS
    36. Chapter 4.22 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) PARKS
    37. Chapter 4.23 — RESALE/CONSIGNMENT/THRIFT SHOPS
    38. Chapter 4.24 — SMOKE SHOPS
    39. Chapter 4.25 — TATTOO/BODY ART/PIERCING ESTABLISHMENTS
    40. Chapter 4.26 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS/WIRELESS FACILITIES
    41. Chapter 4.27 — TEMPORARY USES
    42. Chapter 6.01 — PURPOSE
    43. Chapter 6.02 — REVIEW AND DECISION-MAKING BODIES
    44. Chapter 6.03 — COMMON PROCEDURES
    45. Chapter 6.04 — PERMITS AND APPROVALS
    46. Chapter 6.05 — OTHER TYPES OF PLANS
    47. Chapter 6.06 — GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS
    48. Chapter 6.07 — NON-CONFORMING PROVISIONS
    49. Chapter 6.08 — ENFORCEMENT AND ABATEMENT
    50. Chapter 7.01 — DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND LAND USE TYPES
    51. Chapter 7.02 — SIGN TERMS AND TYPES

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