Virginia Law

A. A family day provider applicant for a certificate of registration shall submit to the contracting organization a completed application form, which shall include, but not be limited to:

1. The health and safety checklist and statements of assurance as noted in Part III ( 8VAC20-850-110 et seq.);

2. A tuberculosis test report as noted in subsection C of this section;

3. A criminal records check and Child Protective Services Central Registry Clearance as indicated in subsection D of this section;

4. A sworn disclosure statement as noted in subsection D of this section; and

5. General information as noted in subsection B of this section.

B. The provider shall also indicate a preference as to whether:

1. The provider applicant is interested in participating in the USDA food program (if the registrant is not currently participating);

2. The provider applicant is willing and able to serve as a substitute provider (after the primary provider obtains consent from parents of enrolled children) and is interested in being included on the substitute provider list maintained by the contracting organization.

C. Health information shall be submitted on the family day provider applicant, assistant and substitute providers, if any, and any other adult household member who comes in contact with children or handles food served to children. The applicant shall return the completed application form along with a tuberculosis (TB) form which provides written proof of the results of a tuberculosis examination for the applicant, the provider assistant, if any, and all other persons who care for children in the family day home as follows:

1. Initial tuberculosis examination and report.

a. Within 90 days before the date of initial application for registration or within 30 days before employment or having contact with children in a registered home, each individual shall obtain a tuberculin skin test indicating the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form;

b. Each individual shall submit a statement that he is free of tuberculosis in a communicable form, including the results of the test;

c. The statement shall be signed by a physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department; and

d. The statement shall be filed in the individual's record maintained at the family day home.

EXCEPTION: An individual may delay obtaining the tuberculosis test if a statement from a physician is provided that indicates the test is not advisable for specific health reasons. This statement shall include an estimated date for when the test can be safely administered. The individual shall obtain the test no later than 30 days after this date.

2. Subsequent evaluations.

a. An individual who had a significant (positive) reaction to a tuberculin skin test and whose physician certifies the absence of communicable tuberculosis shall obtain chest x-rays on an annual basis for the following two years.

(1) The individual shall submit statements documenting the chest x-rays and certifying freedom from tuberculosis in a communicable form;

(2) The statements shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department;

(3) The statements shall be filed in the individual's record maintained at the family day home; and

(4) Following the two-year period during which chest x-rays are required annually, additional screening shall be obtained every two years.

b. An individual who had a nonsignificant (negative) reaction to an initial tuberculin skin test shall obtain additional screening every two years thereafter.

c. Any individual who comes in contact with a known case of tuberculosis or who develops chronic respiratory symptoms shall, within 30 days of exposure or development, receive an evaluation in accordance with subdivision C 1 of this section.

3. At the request of the contracting organization or the Department of Education, a report of examination by a physician shall be obtained when there is an indication that the safety of children in care may be jeopardized by the physical or mental health of a specific individual.

D. Information certifying that those in contact with children do not have a criminal background shall be submitted. Attachments will include:

1. A criminal records check, as specified in §§ 22.1-289.036 of the Code of Virginia, conducted no more than 90 days before the date of initial application and no more than 90 days before the date of application for renewal, for the provider applicant, the provider assistant, and the substitute provider, if any, and any adults residing in the home;

2. A Child Protective Services (CPS) Central Registry Clearance conducted no more than 90 days before the date of initial application and no more than 90 days before the date of application for renewal, for the provider applicant, the provider assistant, and the substitute provider, if any, and any adults residing in the home; and

3. A sworn disclosure statement for the provider applicant, the provider assistant, and the substitute provider, if any, and any adults residing in the home.