Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
 
Agency
Department of Social Services
 
Board
State Board of Social Services
 
chapter
Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers [22 VAC 40 ‑ 185]
Action Amend Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers to Address Federal Health and Safety Requirements
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 4/6/2018
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4/5/18  4:55 pm
Commenter: Denise Stern, small business owner

there must be some middle ground
 

As someone who works in newborn care, I appreciate that this the action is aiming for safety in child care. However, surely there must be a common sense middle ground instead of sweeping loss of exemptions for everyone.

For example, the action could be amended where childminders and other programs need to show evidence of background checks and continuing child safety education each year in order to maintain good standing. Reputable childminders and co-ops do this voluntarily already; it would be a very easy database to maintain. 

 

 

 

 

 

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