Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers [8 VAC 20 ‑ 781]
Action Revisions to the Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 1/31/2024
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1/31/24  5:03 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

Animals and pets
 

Wording of 8VAC20-781-660 (C) should not force nature-based/forest schools from existing.  Children at a nature center or in a natural outdoor area will be in areas with wild animals - squirrels, birds, etc.  That is wonderful and a great learning opportunity, not necessarily hazardous, if supervised/handled appropriately.  

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