What's the NAICS and SIC code for a child care or daycare?
For a child care or daycare, use NAICS 624410 (Child Care Services) in the US and SIC 88910 (Child day-care activities) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
624410 Child Care Services
Child Care Services, including home-based child care and babysitting.
SBA small business limit: $9.5 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
88910 Child day-care activities
Child day-care activities, including day nurseries.
Use this code when you register with Companies House or file your confirmation statement.
When a different code fits better
These are the codes most often confused with the main answer. Pick by the activity that earns most of your revenue.
| Code | Title | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS 611110 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | you run an accredited elementary school |
| SIC 85100 | Pre-primary education | you run a pre-primary school |
Good to know
Licensed home daycares use the same code as centres.
You can list more than one code. Companies House accepts up to four SIC codes, and SAM.gov lets you add several NAICS codes, with one marked as primary.
What the code affects
- SBA programs and federal contracts: your NAICS code sets the size limit you must stay under to count as small. Check your size.
- SAM.gov registration: contracting officers search by NAICS, so list every code you can deliver work under.
- Companies House: your SIC code appears on the public register and in your confirmation statement.
Related business types
Codes checked against the US Census 2022 NAICS index and the ONS UK SIC 2007 index. Information only; confirm with the agency you file with.