I am happy to see that there will be better regulation of teacher to child ratio.  It is essential that children have the attention that they deserve and need.  I am also very pleased to see that there will be a proposed group size for each age group.  It is a danger to both the health and safety of the children if classrooms are overcrowded and this proposal will close a major loophole in the ratio regulations.  I think the proposal for child ratios will be a benefit to the children, the parents, and the child care center.  I am glad to see Virginia strengthening its regulations in support of children.

Katie Reaves