8VAC20-780-30: Purpose and applicability

A. The purpose of these standards is to protect children under the age of 13 years who are separated from their parents during a part of the day by:

1. Ensuring that the activities, services, and facilities of centers are conducive to the well-being of children; and

2. Reducing risks in the environment.

B. The standards in this chapter apply to child day centers as defined in 8VAC20-780-10 that are required to be licensed by the department.