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The objective of this project is to adopt a policy that will address the issues above in a consistent and equitable manner for all uses that meet the child care definition. Defined Uses Staff intends that the recommended policy apply to programs which function as child care for the families involved in the program. The challenge is that the uses are often described by the applicant as tutoring programs, martial arts studios or heritage schools and not child care. It is only after discussion with the applicant that it becomes clear that the business functions as an after school program and /or child care provider during school vacations. The Manual of Policies and Procedures from the State of California's Community Care Licensing Division includes regulations that require licensing of child care facilities that provide "care and supervision" of minors. "Care and supervision" is (in part) defined as the following activities: Maintenance of rules for the protection of children Supervision of children's schedules and activities for the protection of children Examples of the above activities include: Requirements that students are signed in and out of the facility; Rules that prevent children from leaving the facility un- attended at any time; Supervising children as they transition from one activity to another; Providing transportation from school to the program; and, Organizing and scheduling a series of activities for students. Child- related uses that function as after school or school vacation child care and that incorporate elements of "care and supervision" would generally be required to obtain a child care center license unless the program qualified for one of several "exemptions from licensure" provided in the licensing regulations (Section 101158(a)). These regulations generally exempt programs run by cities and school districts, as well as parent co -ops, care by relatives, programs operating for specific limited hours or days, child care services offered while the parents or guardians are on the same premises, and so on. The City of Pleasanton and PUSD already require background checks, health verification and /or specific certifications depending on the program and /or staff position. It is not the intent of the proposed policy to require childcare licenses for uses that do not function as child care for the families participating. Therefore uses such as tutorial services, martial arts, dance, drama or art classes and athletic coaching where transportation is not provided to the facility and individual children do not generally participate for more than 10 hours a week after school when school is in session or 15 hours a week during school vacations would not be classified as a child care use. Page 4 of 7