it would change the planning code, dccus. we worked closely with various departments for this legislation. to provide some context, the planning department's work in support of family friendly city focuses on five broad areas. the suggested changes to the dccu program will support family friendly housing and quality childcare. childcare is important for parents who want to pursue educational improvements. and it's important for young children who learn valuable social and emotional skills in childcare. i want to give you an introduction to different kinds of childcare. it refers to care for children 0-5, prior to kindergarten. it is up to 14 children although usually 8 and it's in a home. it can also include centers, which can have more than 14 children. both facilities are licensed by the state. it -- the childcare homes are operated by the state, not the city. landlords and h.o.a.s cannot limit small childcare homes. the state do not require small family childcare homes to have outdoor space. so a snapshot of childcare in s

developers are still able to create market-rate dccus. the legislation before you today would add a number of new opportunities to a dcu program. it could be included on the ground floor i want to note that planning code defines child care facilities as an active use but family child care homes are not an active use. based only city survey, family child care providers about median income. in response to feedback from the commission, this legislation is crafted for the dccus will be in addition to requirements. these are rental units and currently affordable. a list of eligible tenants will be generated by the office of early care and education tone sure all tenants have experience operating the child care. the mayor's office would longtor tendency and tenant who does not begin to operate a family child care ceased to provide care within the first ten years would have to vacate. if a tenant provided care for 10 years they can cease to provide care and still remain in the unit. tenant of a bmrdccu must provide a license. the proposed change