Virginia legal term
Child day center in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Child day center” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Child day center” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Child day center" means a child day center, as defined in § 22.1-289.02 , that is licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14.1 (§ 22.1-289.02 et seq.) of Title 22.1 and is not operated at the residence of the provider or of any of the children. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1)
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