§ 12-3-1. Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings provided below:

(1)

"Adult" means any natural person of at least 18 years of age.

(2)

"Child" means any natural person under 18 years of age.

(3)

"Child care services" means the regular provision, of care, protection and guidance to at least one, and up to and including four children for compensation, while such children are separated from their parents, guardians or legal custodians, in a dwelling not the residence of one or more of the children, during a part of the day for at least four days of a calendar week. The provision of such care, protection and guidance by a grandparent solely to his or her grandchildren shall not constitute child-care services for the purposes of this chapter. Providers caring for five or more children shall be licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. However, no provider shall care for more than four children under the age of two unless the provider is licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services or is voluntarily registered with the Virginia Department of Social Services. This exception does not apply to the City of Alexandria's locally registered child care homes.

(4)

"Department of Community & Human Services" or "department" is the city department responsible for administering the provisions of article B of this chapter.

(5)

"Child care home" means any residential building, or portion thereof, which is used to provide child care services. (Ord. No. 3493, 1/12/91, Sec. 2; Ord. No. 3670, 10/16/93, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 3888, 10/19/96, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 3916, 3/15/97, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 4559, 9/13/08, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 5022, 6/18/16, Sec. 1)