§ 32.1-162.15:1.13 (Effective July 1, 2026) Facilities and maintenance; regulations
A. The regulations promulgated by the Board to carry out the provisions of this article shall be in substantial conformity to the standards of health, hygiene, sanitation, construction, and safety as established and recognized by medical and health care professionals and by specialists in matters of public health and safety, including the regulations of the Board of Education for child day centers, and as deemed relevant to Centers by the Board.
B. The Board shall adopt regulations for facility standards that prioritize:
1. The adoption and implementation of policies and procedures that ensure the health and safety of children attending a Center;
2. Maintenance based upon the size of the facility and the number of children as related to plumbing, heating, lighting, ventilation, and other applicable building conditions;
3. Sanitary conditions, including the water supply, sewage disposal, food handling, and general hygiene; and
4. Any operational or transportation concerns specific to children attending a Center.
History
This law was first created in 2025. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 451 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year.
2025, c. 451.