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Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter providing for the licensing of day care centers and other child care programs, and providing for licensing fees and penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 9. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES, TRADES AND PROFESSIONS.
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CHAPTER 9-3200. DAYCARE CENTERS, PRESCHOOLS
AND AFTER-SCHOOL CHILD CARE PROGRAMS.
§ 9-3201. Definitions. In this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) After-School Child Care Program. Any program where care or education, or both, are provided to more than twelve (12) individuals under the age of eighteen (18) during after school hours, but not including any such program operated by a school.
(2) Before-School Child Care Program. Any program where care or education, or both, are provided to more than twelve (12) individuals under the age of eighteen (18) before school hours, but not including any such program operated by a school.
(3) Day Care Center. A facility where care or education, or both, are provided to more than twelve (12) individuals under the age of eighteen (18) for periods less than twenty-four (24) consecutive hours, but not including schools.
(4) Premises. A lot including all buildings and structures erected thereon.
(5) School. For purposes of this Chapter, a school shall include the following:
(a) Any public school, including charter schools as defined in 24 P.S. § 17-1703-A;
(b) Any private non-religious school that either is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education or accredited by a private agency approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education;
(c) Any religious school operated by a bona fide religious organization and registered with the Pen...
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