I-4 Group E Classification vs. function

[VAC]

I tried looking for the answer but didn't find see exactly what I'm asking and now I have gone into overthinking mode, so someone needs to stop me
I understand I-4 is all daycare. No restrictions.
My question is related to Daycare (I-4 kids under 2 1/2) classified as Group E (street level exits, etc) when it comes to occupant load.
Do I calculate as Daycare or as Classroom (E) (35 sf vs 20sf)
It's not a project right now. The question came up as a side comment to another project and it's been driving me crazy because I'm overthinking it at this point.
I'm thinking it is still Daycare, but my colleague is saying it is a classroom.

(Also, would the same/reverse be applicable to Group E day care option for kids over 2 1/2 y/o)

 

[RLGA]

Occupancy groups in Chapter 3 and the function of space in Chapter 10 do not necessarily correlate. When applying the functions of space in Table 1004.5, look strictly at how the space is being used. Sometimes that will dictate the occupancy group. For example, a conference room's occupant load is typically based on the unconcentrated assembly occupant load factor but may be classified as a Group B if the occupant load is less than 50 or 750 sq. ft.; otherwise, it would be a Group A-3 occupancy.

Similarly, the classroom occupant load factor can be applied to classrooms used for adult training (Group B) or for children's education (Group E). If a day care area is classified as a Group E, the function of space is still a day care and the day care occupant load factor can be used.

 

[VAC]

Occupancy groups in Chapter 3 and the function of space in Chapter 10 do not necessarily correlate. When applying the functions of space in Table 1004.5, look strictly at how the space is being used. Sometimes that will dictate the occupancy group. For example, a conference room's occupant load is typically based on the unconcentrated assembly occupant load factor but may be classified as a Group B if the occupant load is less than 50 or 750 sq. ft.; otherwise, it would be a Group A-3 occupancy.

Similarly, the classroom occupant load factor can be applied to classrooms used for adult training (Group B) or for children's education (Group E). If a day care area is classified as a Group E, the function of space is still a day care and the day care occupant load factor can be used.

THANK YOU so much for the clear explanation.The differences between classification and function are clear, but for some reason day care under all the various classifications was confusing me. That makes perfect sense. The function doesn't change.