Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Child Care Program [8 VAC 20 ‑ 790]
Action Amend regulation to require each child day center that participates in the Child Care Program to implement policies for the possession and administration of epinephrine and each family day home provider or at least one other caregiver employed by such pro
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 12/17/2025
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11/18/25  10:31 am
Commenter: Countryside Daycare Center

Epinephrine
 

If a child requires an epi-pen it should be supplied by the parent, whose doctor feels it's necessary for the child to have. We are not medical professionals and should not be taking on this responsibility and liability The cost of training staff and hiring staff with this training and the cost of the pen which comes in 2 sizes with a cost of around $650.00 to $750.00 per pen every year because they expire would be a large financial loss especially for smaller centers.

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