8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-790-520

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
Section 8VAC20-790-520 - Operational responsibilities
A. The vendor shall ensure compliance with the standards in this part, the terms of the vendor agreement, and all relevant federal, state, or local laws and regulations.
B. Pursuant to § 22.1-289.040 of the Code of Virginia, the vendor shall ensure that the applicant and any staff who is or will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the center or is or will be alone with, in control of, or supervising one or more of the children (i) has not been convicted of any barrier crime as defined in § 19.2-392.02 of the Code of Virginia and (ii) is not the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth.
C. The vendor shall ensure that the center does not exceed the capacity of children cared for as allowed by law or regulation.
D. When at least one child receives care for compensation, all children who are in care and supervision count in the capacity of children being cared for. When children 13 years or older are enrolled in the program and receive supervision in the program, they shall be counted in the number of children receiving care, and the vendor shall comply with the standards in this part for these children.
E. The vendor shall inform all staff who work with children of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.
F. The vendor shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
G. Religious exempt child day centers that are exempt from licensure in accordance with § 22.1-289.031 of the Code of Virginia shall be in compliance with all requirements of § 22.1-289.031.

8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-790-520

Renumbered and amended from 22VAC40-665-500 by Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 24, eff. 7/1/2021.

Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-289.046 of the Code of Virginia.