07-15-09: DAYCARE FACILITIES ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/STANDARDS:

   (1)   If a daycare facility is approved the director shall specify the maximum number of children within the decision.

   (2)   Group daycare facility and daycare center general standards:

      A.    There shall be a minimum of thirty five (35) square feet of net floor area indoors per child. This space shall be measured wall to wall in rooms that are regularly used by the children, exclusive of halls, bathrooms, and kitchen.

      B.    On site vehicle pick up and turnaround areas shall be provided to ensure safe discharge and pick up of children, in addition to the required off street parking for the dwelling.

      C.    The applicant or owner shall secure and maintain a basic daycare license from the state of Idaho department of health and welfare family and children's services division.

      D.    The applicant shall provide a minimum outdoor play area of one hundred (100) square feet per child. The minimum play area requirement may be waived if:

         1.    There is greater or equal area of parks that abut the facility that can be used by the children; or

         2.    The program design is such that the number of children using the play area at any one time conforms to the one hundred (100) square feet per child criteria.

      E.    All outdoor play areas shall be completely enclosed by a minimum six foot (6') barrier to secure against exit/entry by small children and to screen abutting properties. The fencing material shall meet the swimming pool barrier requirements of the Canyon County building code as set forth in chapter 6 of this code. (Ord. 11-003, 3-16-2011)