22VAC40-185-220 Aides

What sense would it make to require any staff member between 16 and 18 be monitored by another staff member.  Many babysitters and even parents are 16 or 17 years old.  They are high energy enthusiastic caretakers who provide a fresh young interactive person to care for our kids.  This also allows full time staff to be relieved as they should not be expected to work 12 hours and care for children at their best ability. Centers are hiring these young caretakers because they are needed. Please remove this requirement.