Wildomar · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Wildomar?
In Wildomar, a child care center is allowed in 1 base zone (P-F), needs a conditional use permit in 12 (R-A, R-M, R-R, R-2, R-3 and 7 more) and not allowed in 2 (Wildomar use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: P-F
- Needs a permit: R-A, R-M, R-R, R-2, R-3, R-4, C-G, C-H and 4 more
- Not allowed: R-1 and R-T
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Wildomar Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a child care center can go
Wildomar's code calls this use “Child day care centers; Nursery schools for preschool day care and childcare”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| P-F Public Facilities | Allowed | § 17.50.020 |
| R-A | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.30.020 |
| R-M | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.30.020 |
| R-R | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.30.020 |
| R-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.35.020 |
| R-3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.35.020 |
| R-4 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.35.020 |
| C-G | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.36.020 |
| C-H | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.36.020 |
| MUL | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.36.020 |
| MUH | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.36.020 |
| M-I | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.45.020 |
| M-C | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.45.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Residential/rural zones and P-F use the row 'Nursery schools for preschool day care and childcare'. Family daycare (large, small) is P in all residential zones.
- State law: A licensed family child care home in a house is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1597.45); this page covers child care centers only.
- Not covered here: Chapter 17.205 (care facilities), 17.225 (animal keeping), 17.260 (B&B standards) are not in the packet.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Wildomar
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the R-A zone in Wildomar?
Only with a conditional use permit. Wildomar's use table lists it that way in R-A (§ 17.30.020).
Can I have a child care center in the R-1 zone in Wildomar?
No. Wildomar's use table does not allow it in R-1 (§ 17.35.020).
Can I have a child care center in the P-F zone in Wildomar?
Yes. Wildomar's use table lists it as allowed in P-F (Public Facilities) (§ 17.50.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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