This bill proposes an amendment to ARM 37.95.610, which outlines the outdoor space requirements for day-care centers in Montana. The amendment aims to address the insufficient availability of child care in urban areas by revising the current regulations that limit day-care options for working families. The bill emphasizes that parents are best suited to determine the ideal conditions for their children and seeks to provide more flexibility in meeting space requirements.

Key changes include the removal of the stipulation that limited outdoor space must be offset by a gym, allowing for a broader interpretation of acceptable indoor space. Additionally, the bill introduces new criteria for exceptions to the outdoor space requirements, such as the ability to achieve the same objectives with resources within the center's control, provided the center is located in a city with a population over 15,000, a business district, or a commercial zone. These revisions aim to facilitate the establishment of day-care centers in urban settings, ultimately benefiting working families in Montana.