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Agency
Department of Social Services
Board
State Board of Social Services
 
chapter
Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers [22 VAC 40 ‑ 185]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The regulation establishes minimum standard for licensed child day centers.
State Authority 63.2-217 and 63.2-1734 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Periodic Review Note Chapter currently under repeal
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation The goals of this regulation are to protect children under the age of 13, who are separated from their parents during part of the day to receive out of home care in a child day center, by ensuring that the activities, services, and facilities are conducive to the well-being of children and to reduce risks in the environment of the centers.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Tatanishia Armstrong  / Licensing Consultant
Address: 801 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: tatanishia.armstrong@dss.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)726-7152 ext: 7    FAX: (804)726-7132    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend Training Requirements to Comply with Code Changes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/17/2019.
Amend Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers to Address Federal Health and Safety Requirements Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/21/2021.
Amend Offense Provisions for Licensed Child Day Centers
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/19/2016.
Amend Regulation to Revise Code Reference Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2017.
Transfer Child Day Care Regs to Social Services
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2012.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Comprehensive Review & Adopt New Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 08/20/2021 after the comment period had ended.
Adopt New Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers Proposed Stage withdrawn on 08/21/2015 before the Governor's office completed its review.