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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1/26/24  10:20 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

Floor bed’s & appropriate equipment for infants
 

I am a Montessori toddler teacher and I’d like to advocate for floor beds in childcare along with the abandonment of “container baby” items. Floor beds provide children with safety, free movement, and a sense of independence. Cribs, swings, jumpers & other items restrict the child from proper development of motor skills. It is essential that children are able to grasp their own development through experiences within their natural environment and they can’t do this if they are constantly trapped.

Thank you for allowing us to advocate for what is best for the children in our care. 

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