An ordinance amending Chapters 2.240, 6.28, and 7.08 and Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to replace “day care” uses with “child care” and “adult day s
Nashville is amending its zoning code to replace 'day care' uses with 'child care' and 'adult day services' uses, updating related conditions and standards.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Childcare Licensing space on August 26, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Child care providers, adult day services providers, and property owners in Nashville should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the excerpt; check the proposal for public hearing and effective dates.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Childcare Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The zoning code will now use 'child care' and 'adult day services' instead of 'day care', with amended conditions and standards.
Who it affects
Child care providers, adult day services providers, and property owners in Nashville
What you must do
Review the proposed ordinance to understand how the new definitions and standards may affect your current operations or zoning compliance.
Deadline
Not specified in the excerpt; check the proposal for public hearing and effective dates.
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