HD46 - Regulation of Child Day Care in Virginia

  • Published: 1989
  • Author: Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
  • Enabling Authority: House Joint Resolution 116 (Regular Session, 1988)

Executive Summary:
Senate Joint Resolution 41 and House Joint Resolution 116 direct the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to review the current regulation of child day care in Virginia. The resolutions require that this progress report be presented to the 1989 General Assembly and that a final report be made prior to the 1990 Session.

In 1988, the research for the study was begun. More than 2,000 surveys have been sent to day care providers, associations, and others with an interest in day care services. In addition, under contract with JLARC, Virginia Commonwealth University completed a statewide telephone survey of more than 550 families. Many of the providers of child day care have been visited by the JLARC staff, and additional visits are planned.

In 1989, the research will be completed. Our findings and recommendations will be reported to the 1990 General Assembly.