                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

(EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026) FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE; REGULATIONS (§
32.1-162.15:1.13)

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: 2025, c. 451.