A Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program provides developmentally appropriate care, education, protection, and supervision that are designed to ensure wholesome growth and educational experiences for children outside of their own homes for periods of less than twenty-four (24) hours per day. A Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program operates as a business or service on a regular or continuous basis, whether or not for compensation. Pre-kindergarten programs operated by public and private schools are considered Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs. Programs providing child care services to non-recurring clientele are considered Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs.