Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Child Day-Care Council intends to consider repealing 22VAC15-30, Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers and promulgating 22VAC15-31, Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers. The purpose of the proposed action is to adopt a new regulation to improve clarity and consistency, relieve intrusive and burdensome language, and provide greater protection for children in care.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 63.2-1734 and 63.2-1735 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on September 30, 2009.

Agency Contact: Debra O'Neill, Children's Program Licensing Consultant, Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs, 7 North 8th Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7648, FAX (804) 726-7132, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email debra.oneill@dss.virginia.gov.