of these programs that you have come to expect. In fact, current PRCS licensed programs already meet or exceed licensing standards through existing internal quality control monitors. For more information, please visit our FAQs page on the license exemption request. Parent Involvement PRCS staff values the knowledge and expertise families have about the participant and understands the importance of partnering with families. We encourage open communication and invite families to share information that might support the growth, development, and wellbeing of the participant in our programs. Additionally, PRCS adheres to t he custodial parent's right to be admitted to the center as required by § 22.1-289.054 of the Code of Virginia. While a custodial parent shall be admitted to any participant day program, such right of admission shall apply only while the participant is in the program (§ 22.1-289.054 of the Code of Virginia). Denying a custodial parent visitation to the program must be supported by official court documents. Custody Documentation In cases of custody documentation, both parent names must be entered in the student record unless legal documents show that parental rights have been terminated through the courts. Appropriate notices denoting physical/legal custody issues will be placed in the student record. Unless we have documentation of court orders indicating termination of parent rights, the other parent is still entitled to visit the program, participate in program events, and may receive notifications about your child’s program. Unless documentation of court order indicates a termination of any parental rights, the other parent is entitled to: visit the program, participate in program events, receive notifications about their participant’s program and may obtain information in a participant’s record, including attendance records. Program Operations Ratios and Cohorts PRCS operates programs with consistent care by assigning regular staff to specific program sites and/or classrooms. Additional staff are hired to fill in when vacancies/absences occur. The following staff to participant ratios are followed: • Preschool (2.5-3 years) - Ratio of 1:8, with a max group size of 24 • Preschool and Child Care (3-5 years up to school age eligibility) - Ratio of 1:10, with a max group size of 30
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