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 Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 1/30/2026
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1/30/26  11:56 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

Forest schools are delightful!
 
Forest preschools should be exempt from indoor space requirement provided that
(i) there are 75 square feet of outdoor space available for each child in attendance at all times.
(ii) Emergency plans are in place for inclement weather.
(iii) Parents are notified that the program does not have indoor facilities prior to enrollment.
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