If more than 4 children do not have their parent, relative, or legal guardian present, then a license is required. We operate a summer Day Camp outside our school-year day care center. NO, an area outside a day care center, a school yard, or a vacant lot in the middle of a housing area are not generally considered a natural environment . YES, parks and other out-door areas are considered to be natural environments. NO, you may operate all summer at 4 hours per day and not need to be licensed.
Camp time begins when the camp assumes responsibility for the campers.
If the camp is providing the transportation, then YES, the travel time is considered part of the camp operation. A license is required when a camp exists at the same site for 10 or more days. If you run two 4 day sessions at one location, a license would not be required. If you run two 5 day sessions at one location, a license would be required. If your program primarily takes place indoors, you should investigate whether or not you need to be licensed for day care.