For centers providing evening care only, which exemption is true?

• A. Outdoor space is not required.
• B. Outdoor space is mandatory.
• C. CDA or credentialed staff are required.
• D. No exemptions exist.

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how licensing rules sometimes adjust facilities requirements based on operating hours. For centers that provide care only in the evening, there can be an exemption from requiring an outdoor play space. This makes sense because outdoor play is less typical or feasible during evening hours, and the focus is on safe indoor programming and supervision.

So, the statement that outdoor space is not required fits the scenario of evening-only centers. The other options don’t align with this exemption: outdoor space being mandatory would contradict the allowed exemption; requiring CDA or credentialed staff is a standard staffing rule and not the specific exemption in this context; and saying no exemptions exist would ignore the allowance that such centers may qualify for.