Businesses operating in residential area

corajen

Hi ,
Just inquiring about a creche operating in a cul de sac in a small housing estate (6 houses)
There is a creche operating in a family home where the garage was converted to operate as a creche I counted 18 children from 2 to 3 years no babies. I was told that in this area of 6 family homes that a second person has recently converted their garage into a creche which they intend to open as it seems the money being generated by the original creche has sparked interest. I was inquiring about such a place for my 1 year old but after seeing these places I cant understand how they have a license to operate. Is there a law about operating a business from ones home and is there a regulatory body that oversees the operations of creches, what suitable i.e premises, staff, area per child, safety requirement, fire regs etc...

Mrs OBumble

corajen wrote: »

Hi ,
is there a regulatory body that oversees the operations of creches, what suitable i.e premises, staff, area per child, safety requirement, fire regs etc...

Yes.

Read all about it: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/pre_school_education_and_childcare/health_safety_and_welfare_of_preschool_childcare_services.html

ohnonotgmail

you could also contact your local council and ask if they have planning permission to operate as a business.