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By PATRICK GRAHAM
Rappahannock News State Writer
RICHMOND — For years, the children’s lobby has pressed state lawmakers to reform and toughen the state’s day care standards, which are considered the most lax in the nation.
Thousands of day care providers basically have run their operations without much government oversight and interference, critics say.
But this year, the supposed year of the child, the Virginia General Assembly is listening to the critics of uncontrolled day care. The House of Delegates and the Senate have passed a number of bills that would regulate the industry: license providers with the state, conduct criminal background checks and require compliance with health standards, including immunization checks and first-aid training. Also included under the new regulations would be public schools, park and recreation agencies and private homes. Private providers could not keep more than five children except for children of the provider.
Mary Ellen Verdu, director of
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