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B 95-38

AN ACT TO AMEND § 25101(a) OF CHAPTER 25, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, AND § 2402(c) OF CHAPTER 2, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED; AND TO ADD A NEW § 2402.1 TO CHAPTER 2, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO ALLOWING CHILDCARE FACILITIES TO OPERATE AS INTERGENERATIONAL DAYCARE CENTERS.

38th Guam Legislature

Summary of Bill B 95-38 OverviewBill Number: B 95-38 Title: AN ACT TO AMEND § 25101(a) OF CHAPTER 25, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, AND § 2402(c) OF CHAPTER 2, TITLE 10, GUAM COD

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Bill Summary · B 95-38

Summary of Bill B 95-38

Overview

Bill Number: B 95-38
Title: AN ACT TO AMEND § 25101(a) OF CHAPTER 25, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, AND § 2402(c) OF CHAPTER 2, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED; AND TO ADD A NEW § 2402.1 TO CHAPTER 2, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO ALLOWING CHILDCARE FACILITIES TO OPERATE AS INTERGENERATIONAL DAYCARE CENTERS.
Status: Introduced
Introduced: November 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of this bill is to enable childcare facilities on Guam to operate as intergenerational daycare centers. The intent is to foster greater interaction and mutual support between young children and older adults, providing benefits for both groups.

Key Provisions

  • Amends § 25101(a) of the Guam Code to allow childcare facilities to apply for a license to operate as an intergenerational daycare center.
  • Amends § 2402(c) to require intergenerational daycare centers to have designated spaces and programming for both children and older adult participants.
  • Adds a new § 2402.1 to establish standards and requirements for intergenerational daycare centers, including:
    • Minimum staffing levels with expertise in early childhood and gerontology
    • Curriculum and activity requirements to promote interaction and learning between the two age groups
    • Safety and supervision protocols to ensure the wellbeing of all participants
    • Facility design standards to accommodate the needs of both children and older adults

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Childcare facilities on Guam would be able to apply for a new license to operate as intergenerational daycare centers, expanding their services and target clientele.
  • Young children enrolled in these centers would benefit from increased exposure to older adult role models and the opportunity to learn from their experiences and wisdom.
  • Older adult participants would gain a sense of purpose and improved social engagement, which can have positive impacts on their physical and mental health.
  • Families with young children and older relatives may find the intergenerational model appealing, as it allows for shared caregiving and bonding across generations.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill has been introduced in the Guam legislature and is currently in the committee review process. If passed, the new regulations for intergenerational daycare centers would need to be developed by the relevant government agencies before the centers could begin operating under the new model.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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