Early Childhood Care and Education

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This is Chapter 14.1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Early Childhood Care and Education.” It is part of Title 22.1 “Education”. It contains 62 laws divided across 8 structures.

Article 1	General Provisions
Article 2	Virginia Preschool Initiative
Article 3	Licensure
Article 4	Unlicensed Programs
Article 5	Background Checks
Article 6	Complaints
Article 7	Regulations and Interdepartmental Cooperation
Article 8	Facilities and Programs