§ 16-181. Definitions.

For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases have the meanings as set forth in this section:

Child care center means any institution, establishment or place in which are received twelve (12) or more children, not of common parentage, for the purpose of caring apart from their parents or guardians on a regular basis for a part of the twenty-four (24) hours in one or more days in the week irrespective of compensation.

Department of Health and Human Services mean the city Department of Health and Human Services as set forth in the Danbury Municipal Charter.

Director of Health or Director means the city Director of Health or a duly authorized representative.

Group day care home means any institution, establishment or place in which are received not less than seven (7) nor more than twelve (12) children, not of common parentage, for the purpose of caring apart from their parents or guardians on a regular basis for a part of the twenty-four (24) hours in one or more days in the week irrespective of compensation.

(Ord. No. 41, § 5-2, 9-5-2018)