HB0276 Summary

• Amends the Child Care Act of 1969 to add a new exemption from "day care center" regulations for programs operated by the Young Men's Christian Organization (YMCA) or Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA).

• YMCA/YWCA programs must serve only children age 3 and older and be operated as tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code.

• Exempted YMCA/YWCA programs must comply with appropriate state and local health and fire safety standards.

• Maintains existing exemptions for school-age programs (item j) that operate during out-of-school time and meet specified health, safety, background check, and disclosure requirements.