# 22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-151-320: 22VAC40-151-320. Child care staff

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## Section

- **Citation:** 22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-151-320
- **Heading:** 22VAC40-151-320. Child care staff
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Administrative Code / Title 22 Social Services / Agency 40 Department of Social Services / Chapter 151 / 22VAC40-151-320

## Text

A. The child care worker shall have responsibility for guidance and supervision of the children to whom he is assigned including:
1. Overseeing physical care;
2. Development of acceptable habits and attitudes;
3. Management of resident behavior; and
4. Helping to meet the goals and objectives of any required service plan.
B. A child care worker and a relief child care worker shall:
1. Have a baccalaureate degree in human services;
2. Have an associates degree and three months experience working with children; or
3. Be a high school graduate or have a General Education Development Certificate (G.E.D.) and have six months of experience working with children.
C. Child care staff with a high school diploma or G.E.D. with no experience working with children may not work alone, but may be employed as long as they are working directly with the chief administrative officer, program director, case manager, child care supervisor or a child care worker with one or more years professional experience working with children.
D. An individual hired, promoted, demoted, or transferred to a child care worker's position shall be at least 21 years old.
E. The provider shall not be dependent on temporary contract workers to provide resident care.

## Nearby sections

- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-151-10 22VAC40-151-10. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_151_10.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-151-30 22VAC40-151-30. Inspection of facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_151_30.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-151-40 22VAC40-151-40. Posting of information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_151_40.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-151-50 22VAC40-151-50. General requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_151_50.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-151-60 22VAC40-151-60. Application fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_151_60.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-151-70 22VAC40-151-70. Modification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_151_70.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-151-80 22VAC40-151-80. Revocation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_151_80.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-151-100 22VAC40-151-100. Allowable variances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_151_100.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-151-110 22VAC40-151-110. Governing body](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_151_110.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-151-120 22VAC40-151-120. Responsibilities of the provider](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_151_120.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-151-130 22VAC40-151-130. Fiscal accountability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_151_130.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-151-140 22VAC40-151-140. Insurance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_151_140.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-151-150 22VAC40-151-150. Fundraising](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_151_150.md)
- [22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-151-160 22VAC40-151-160. Weapons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_22_40_151_160.md)

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