HB1168

Illinois HB1168 amends the definition of "day care center" to exclude certain special activities programs and adds programs offered by arboretums.

HB1168 modifies the Child Care Act of 1969 by altering the definition of "day care center." It excludes special activities programs conducted by civic, charitable, and governmental organizations on an organized basis, and adds programs offered by arboretums, nature centers, and botanic gardens to the list of exclusions. These excluded programs must meet specific criteria, such as serving children who have attained the age of 3 years, operating without governmental aid, and meeting state or local health and fire safety standards.