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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part III - Personnel › Section 8VAC20-800-140 - Qualifications and requirements for providers and substitute providers

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Providers and
				  substitute providers shall be 18 years of age or older.
B. Providers licensed after and substitute
				  providers employed after June 30, 2010, shall have:
1.
(i) A
				  high school program completion or the equivalent or
(ii) evidence of having met the requirements
				  for admission to an accredited college or university;
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part III - Personnel › Section 8VAC20-800-150 - Qualifications and requirements for assistants

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Assistants shall be 16 years of age or
				  older.
B. An assistant under the
				  age of 18 years of age shall always work under the direct supervision of the
				  provider or substitute provider. Direct supervision means being able to hear or
				  see the assistant and children at all times.
C. An assistant 18 years of age or older
				  shall not be left alone with children in care for more than two hours per
				  day.
D. An assistant 18 years of
				  age or older who is left alone with children in care shall have:
1. Current certification in cardiopulmonary
				  resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care, from
				  the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health
				  Institute, or National Safety Council, or current CPR certification issued
				  within the past two years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad,
				  or a fire department; and
2.
				  Current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart
				  Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council,
				  or current first aid certification issued within the past three years by a
				  community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department.
EXCEPTION: An assistant who is a registered nurse or
					 licensed practical nurse with a current license from the Board of Nursing shall
					 not be required to obtain first aid certification.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part IV - Household members › Section 8VAC20-800-160 - Attributes for household members

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Individuals 14 years of age and older who reside in the
					 family day home shall:
1. Display
				  behavior that demonstrates emotional stability;
2. Be of good character and reputation;
				  and
3. Meet the requirements
				  specified in 8VAC20-770, Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family
				  Day Systems.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part V - Physical health of caregivers and household members › Section 8VAC20-800-170 - Initial tuberculosis screening for caregivers and household members

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The provider
				  shall obtain from each caregiver at the time of hire and each adult household
				  member prior to coming into contact with children a current Report of
				  Tuberculosis Screening form published by the Virginia Department of Health or a
				  form consistent with it documenting the absence of tuberculosis in a
				  communicable form.
B. The form
				  shall have been completed within the last 30 days and be signed by a physician,
				  physicians' designee, or an official of the local health department.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part V - Physical health of caregivers and household members › Section 8VAC20-800-180 - Subsequent tuberculosis screening for caregivers and household members

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The provider
				  shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of
				  Tuberculosis Screening form, in accordance with the requirements in
				  8VAC20-800-170, every two years from the date of the first screening or more
				  frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health
				  department.
B. Within 30 days of a
				  caregiver's or adult household member's coming into contact with a known case
				  of infectious tuberculosis, the provider shall obtain for the individual a new
				  Report of Tuberculosis Screening form in accordance with the requirements in
				  8VAC20-800-170. Until a new screening form is issued that documents the absence
				  of tuberculosis in a communicable form, the caregiver or adult household member
				  shall not have contact with children.
C. The provider shall immediately obtain a
				  new Report of Tuberculosis Screening form in accordance with the requirements
				  in 8VAC20-800-170 for any caregiver or adult household member who develops
				  chronic respiratory symptoms of three weeks duration. Until a new screening
				  form is issued that documents the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable
				  form, the caregiver or adult household member shall not have contact with
				  children.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part V - Physical health of caregivers and household members › Section 8VAC20-800-190 - Physical and mental health examinations for caregivers and household members

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The provider
				  or the department's representative may require a report of examination by a
				  licensed physician or mental health professional when there are indications
				  that a caregiver's or household member's physical or mental health may endanger
				  the health, safety, or well-being of children in care.
B. A caregiver or household member who is
				  determined by a licensed physician or mental health professional to show an
				  indication of a physical or mental condition that may endanger the health,
				  safety, or well-being of children in care or that would prevent the performance
				  of duties shall be removed immediately from contact with children and food
				  served to children until the condition is cleared as evidenced by a signed
				  statement from the physician or mental health professional.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VI - Caregiver training › Section 8VAC20-800-200 - Orientation

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The provider
				  shall orient the substitute provider and assistant by the end of their first
				  week of assuming job responsibilities.
B. The orientation shall cover the following
				  topics:
1. Job responsibilities;
2. Requirements for parental notifications
				  listed in 8VAC20-800-650;
3.
				  Standards in this chapter that relate to the substitute provider's or
				  assistant's responsibilities;
4.
				  Emergency evacuation, relocation, and shelter-in-place procedures;
5. Location of emergency numbers, first aid
				  kit, and emergency supplies;
6.
				  Confidential treatment of information about children in care and their
				  families; and
7. Requirement for
				  reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VI - Caregiver training › Section 8VAC20-800-210 - Annual training

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. In
				  addition to satisfactory completion of first aid training and CPR training,
				  caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually
				  in areas relevant to their job responsibilities.
B. The annual training shall cover areas such
				  as, but not limited to:
1. Physical,
				  intellectual, social, and emotional child development;
2. Behavior management and discipline
				  techniques;
3. Health and safety in
				  the family day home environment;
4.
				  Art and music activities for children;
5. Child nutrition;
6. Recognition and prevention of child abuse
				  and neglect;
7. Emergency
				  preparedness as required by 8VAC20-800-800 C; or
8. Recognition and prevention of the spread
				  of communicable diseases.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VI - Caregiver training › Section 8VAC20-800-220 - Medication administration training

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. To safely perform medication
				  administration practices listed in 8VAC20-800-710 whenever the family day home
				  has agreed to administer prescription medications or nonprescription
				  medications, the administration shall be performed by a caregiver who:
1. Has satisfactorily completed a training
				  program for this purpose developed or approved by the Board of Nursing and
				  taught by a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, doctor of medicine or
				  osteopathic medicine, or pharmacist; or
2. Is licensed by the Commonwealth of
				  Virginia to administer medications.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VI - Caregiver training › Section 8VAC20-800-230 - Documentation of education and training

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The provider shall maintain written
				  documentation of each caregiver's applicable education and programmatic
				  experience, applicable first aid and CPR certification, orientation, annual
				  training, and applicable medication administration training.
B. Written documentation of annual training
				  shall include:
1. Name of the
				  caregiver;
2. Name of the training
				  session;
3. Date and total hours of
				  the session; and
4. Name of the
				  organization that sponsored the training and the trainer.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-240 - Home maintenance

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Areas and
				  furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in
				  a clean, safe, and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not
				  be limited to, the presence of poisonous plants; tripping hazards; unstable
				  heavy equipment, furniture, or other items that a child could pull down on
				  himself; splintered, cracked, or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or
				  peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting, or breakage of any
				  equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts, or other
				  components that could entangle or could snag skin.
B. No equipment, materials, or furnishings
				  shall be used if recalled or identified by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
				  Commission as being hazardous.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-250 - Hanging, suffocation, and strangulation hazards

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Hanging items including window blind or
				  curtain cords, appliance cords, and ropes shall be out of reach of children
				  under five years of age.
B.
				  Children shall be protected from materials that could be swallowed or present a
				  choking hazard. Toys or objects less than 1-1/4 inches in diameter and less
				  than two inches in length shall be kept out of reach of children under the age
				  of three years.
C. Items tied
				  across the top or corner of a crib or playpen or toys hung from the sides with
				  strings or cords shall be removed when the child begins to push up on hands and
				  knees or is five months of age, whichever occurs first.
D. Hood or neck drawstrings shall be removed
				  from a child's clothing prior to a child's using climbing play
				  equipment.
E. Latex gloves,
				  balloons, and empty plastic bags large enough for a child's head to fit inside
				  shall be inaccessible to children under five years of age.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-260 - Drowning hazards

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Access to the
				  water in aboveground swimming pools shall be prevented by locking and securing
				  the ladder in place or storing the ladder in a place inaccessible to
				  children.
B. A nonclimbable barrier
				  at least four feet high such as, but not limited to, a fence or impenetrable
				  hedge shall surround outdoor play areas located within 30 feet of drowning
				  hazards such as, but not limited to, inground swimming or wading pools, ponds,
				  or fountains not enclosed by safety fences.
C. Portable wading pools without integral
				  filter systems shall:
1. Be emptied after use
				  by each group of children, rinsed, and filled with clean water, or more
				  frequently as necessary; and
2.
				  When not in use during the family day home's hours of operation, be emptied,
				  sanitized, and stored in a position to keep them clean and dry.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-270 - Firearms and ammunition

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A.
				  Firearms of every type and purpose shall be stored unloaded in a locked
				  container, compartment, or cabinet, and apart from ammunition.
B. Ammunition shall be stored in a locked
				  container, compartment, or cabinet during the family day home's hours of
				  operation.
C. If a key is used to
				  lock the container, compartment, or cabinet, the key shall be inaccessible to
				  children.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-280 - Poisonous materials

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies
					 such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, plant
					 care chemicals, pesticides, and petroleum distillates shall be stored away from
					 food in areas inaccessible to children.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-290 - Sharp objects

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Sharp kitchen utensils and other sharp objects shall be
					 inaccessible to children unless being used by the caregiver or with children
					 under close supervision.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-300 - Body fluids contamination

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
When any surface has been contaminated with body fluids, it
					 shall be cleaned and sanitized.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-310 - Machinery

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Machinery in operation such as lawnmowers and power tools
					 shall be inaccessible to the children in care.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-320 - Fire safety and shock prevention

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Small electrical appliances such as, but
				  not limited to, curling irons, toasters, blenders, can openers, and irons shall
				  be unplugged unless being used by the caregiver or with children under close
				  supervision.
B. Child-resistant
				  protective covers larger than 1-1/4 inches in diameter shall be installed on
				  all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children under
				  five years of age.
C. No electrical
				  device accessible to children shall be placed so that it could be plugged into
				  an electrical outlet while in contact with a water source, such as a sink, tub,
				  shower area, toilet, or swimming or wading pool.
D. Electrical cords and electrical appliances
				  and equipment with cords that are frayed and have exposed wires shall not be
				  used.
E. Radiators, oil and wood
				  burning stoves, floor furnaces, fireplaces, portable electric heaters, and
				  similar heating devices located in areas accessible to children shall have
				  barriers or screens and be located at least three feet from combustible
				  materials.
F. Unvented fuel burning
				  heaters shall not be used when children are in care. Unvented fuel burning
				  heaters include, but are not limited to, portable oil-burning (kerosene)
				  heaters; portable, unvented liquid or gas fueled heaters; and unvented
				  fireplaces.
G. Wood burning stoves
				  and fireplaces and associated chimneys shall be inspected annually by a
				  knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed,
				  maintained, and cleaned as needed. Documentation of the inspection and cleaning
				  shall be maintained by the provider.
H. All flammable and combustible materials
				  such as, but not limited to, matches, lighters, lighter fluid, kerosene,
				  turpentine, oil and grease products, aerosol cans, and alcohol shall be stored
				  in an area inaccessible to children.
I. If there are open and obvious fire
				  hazards, including the absence of fire extinguishers or smoke detectors as
				  required by the Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Statewide Fire
				  Prevention Code, the local fire prevention or building officials, or the State
				  Fire Marshal's office shall be contacted by the department's representative.
				  The provider shall comply with the requirements or recommendations made by the
				  fire prevention or building officials to eliminate fire hazards.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-330 - Telephones

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. A landline
				  telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable,
				  and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. An operable
				  landline telephone is one that does not require electricity to operate.
				  Cordless or cell phones may be used in addition to the landline
				  telephone.
B. If the telephone
				  number is unlisted, the provider shall ensure that parents and the department
				  have been given the unlisted number in writing.
C. The provider shall inform the department
				  within 48 hours and parents within 24 hours of a change of the telephone
				  number.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-340 - Bathrooms

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The home shall
				  have an indoor bathroom.
B. The
				  bathroom shall be easily accessible to children two years of age and
				  older.
C. The bathroom shall be
				  kept clean and contain a working toilet and sink, toilet tissue, liquid soap,
				  and paper towels.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-350 - Water supply

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The home
				  shall have indoor running water.
B.
				  When water is not obtained from a municipal supply, and the house is not
				  connected to a municipal sewer line, the water supply and septic system of the
				  family day home shall be inspected and approved by the local health official or
				  a private laboratory if there are open and obvious symptoms of water or sewage
				  system problems, such as evidence of cloudy, murky, or muddy water, or sewage
				  back up.
C. Family day homes
				  connected to a municipal water supply and sewer line that have open and obvious
				  symptoms of water or sewage system problems shall have the problems corrected
				  within a time frame established by the local public utility
				  department.
D. There shall be an
				  ample supply of hot and cold water available to children and caregivers for
				  hand washing.
E. Hot water at taps
				  available to children shall be maintained within a range of 105°F to
				  120°F.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-360 - Garbage

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Garbage shall be
				  removed on a daily basis from rooms occupied by children and removed from the
				  premises at least once weekly or more often as needed.
B. There shall be a sufficient number of
				  garbage and diaper containers.
C.
				  Children shall not be allowed access to garbage storage areas.
D. Garbage storage areas shall be free of
				  litter, odor, and uncontained trash.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-370 - Rodents and insects

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The home
				  shall be kept free from rodents and insect infestation.
B. No home shall maintain any receptacle or
				  pool, whether natural or artificial, containing water in such condition that
				  insects breeding therein may become a menace to public health.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-380 - Space

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
The home shall provide each child with adequate space to
					 allow free movement and active play indoors and out.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-390 - Individual location

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Each
				  child who is two years of age and older shall have access to an individual
				  location in which to keep clothing, toys, and belongings.
B. Each child who is under the age of two
				  shall have an individual location in which to keep clothing, toys, and
				  belongings that is accessible to the caregiver and parent.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-400 - Heating and cooling

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. The
				  temperature in all inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no
				  lower than 65°F.
B. Fans or
				  other cooling systems shall be used when the temperature of inside areas
				  occupied by children exceeds 80°F.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-410 - Electric fans

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Portable electric fans shall be securely mounted out of the
					 reach of children and shall be equipped with a mesh guard.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-420 - Lighting

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Rooms, halls,
				  and stairways used by children in care shall be lighted with natural or
				  electric lighting for the children's safety and comfort.
B. Entrance and exit ways shall be
				  unobstructed and be lighted with natural or electric lighting.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-430 - Stairs

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Children under
				  two years of age and children over two years of age who are not developmentally
				  ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision shall not have access to
				  stairs.
B. Accordion expansion
				  gates and pressure mounted gates shall not be used as protective barriers at
				  stair openings.
C. Children over
				  the age of two shall not have access to stairs with three or more risers that
				  do not have protective barriers or guardrails on each side.
D. Protective barriers or guardrails on sides
				  of stairs shall be constructed to prevent a child from climbing over, crawling
				  or falling through, or becoming entrapped.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-440 - Decks and porches

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Children
				  shall not have access to decks, porches, lofts, or balconies that do not have
				  protective barriers or guardrails.
B. Protective barriers or guardrails shall be
				  constructed to prevent a child from climbing over, crawling or falling through,
				  or becoming entrapped.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-450 - Doors and windows

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A. Doors with
				  clear glass panels that reach within 18 inches of the floor shall be clearly
				  marked with decorative objects such as pictures, art work, or decals at the eye
				  level of children in care.
B.
				  Closet doors with latches shall be such that children can open the door from
				  inside the closet.
C. Bathroom
				  doors with locks shall be designed to permit opening of the locked door from
				  the outside with a readily accessible opening device.
D. Windows and doors used for ventilation
				  shall be securely screened.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-460 - Animals

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A. Family pets
				  shall not be allowed on any surfaces where food is prepared or
				  served.
B. A pet or animal present
				  at the home, indoors or outdoors, shall be in good health and show no evidence
				  of carrying any disease.
C. Dogs or
				  cats, where allowed, shall be vaccinated for rabies and shall be treated for
				  fleas, ticks, or worms as needed.
D. The provider shall maintain documentation
				  of the current rabies vaccination.
E. Caregivers shall closely supervise
				  children when children are exposed to animals.
F. Children shall be instructed on safe
				  procedures to follow when in close proximity to animals, e.g., not to provoke
				  or startle them or remove their food.
G. Animals that have shown aggressive
				  behavior shall not be kept in the home or on the grounds.
H. Monkeys, ferrets, reptiles, psittacine
				  birds (birds of the parrot family), or wild or dangerous animals shall not be
				  in areas accessible to children during the hours children are in
				  care.
I. Animal litter boxes, toys,
				  food dishes, and water dishes shall be inaccessible to children.
J. All animal excrement shall be removed
				  promptly, disposed of properly, and, if indoors, the soiled area cleaned.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-470 - Smoking and prohibited substances

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The provider shall ensure that:
1. No person smokes:
a. Indoors while children are in
				  care;
b. In a vehicle when children
				  are transported; or
c. Outdoors in
				  an area occupied by children.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-480 - Play equipment and materials

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A. The family day home shall provide a
				  sufficient quantity and variety of play materials and equipment that shall be
				  readily accessible to children.
B.
				  Equipment and materials used by a child shall be appropriate to the age, size,
				  ability, and interest of the child.
C. Materials and equipment available shall
				  include, but not be limited to, arts and crafts materials, texture materials,
				  construction materials, music and sound materials, books, social living
				  equipment, and manipulative equipment.
D. Equipment used by children shall be
				  assembled, maintained, and used in accordance with the manufacturer's
				  instructions.
E. Equipment and
				  materials used by children shall be clean, nontoxic, and free from hazards such
				  as lead paint, sharp edges or points, loose parts, and rust.
F. Toys mouthed by children shall be cleaned
				  and sanitized daily.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-490 - Indoor slides and play equipment

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The climbing portions of indoor slides and climbing
					 equipment over 18 inches high shall not be over bare floor.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-500 - Outdoor play area and equipment

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A. A nonclimbable barrier at least four feet
				  high such as, but not limited to, a fence or impenetrable hedge shall surround
				  outdoor play areas located within 30 feet of hazards such as, but not limited
				  to, streets with speed limits in excess of 25 miles per hour or with heavy
				  traffic, or railroad tracks.
B. The
				  highest climbing rung or platform on outdoor climbing equipment or top of a
				  slide shall not exceed six feet for school age children and four feet for
				  preschool children.
C. Stationary
				  outdoor playground equipment shall:
1. Not be
				  installed over concrete, asphalt, or any other hard surface;
2. Be placed at least six feet from the
				  perimeter of other play structures or obstacles; and
3. Be firmly anchored with ground supports
				  that are covered with materials to protect children from injury.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-510 - Rest areas

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A. A child shall
				  be provided with an individual crib, cot, rest mat, or bed for resting or
				  napping.
B. Upper levels of
				  double-deck beds shall not be used.
C. Occupied cribs, cots, rest mats, and beds
				  shall be:
1. At least three feet from any
				  heat-producing appliance; and
2. At
				  least 12 inches from each other.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-520 - Cribs

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A. Cribs shall be
				  provided for children from birth through 12 months of age and for children over
				  12 months of age who are not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot, rest mat,
				  or bed.
B. Cribs shall not be used
				  as a play space for infants.
C.
				  Cribs shall:
1. Meet the U.S. Consumer
				  Product Safety Commission standards at the time they were
				  manufactured;
2. Not have been
				  recalled;
3. Have no more than six
				  centimeters or 2-3/8 inches of space between slats;
4. Have mattresses that fit snugly next to
				  the crib so that no more than two fingers can be inserted between the mattress
				  and the crib;
5. Not have end panel
				  cutouts of a size to cause head entrapment; and
6. Not have mesh sides.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-530 - Linens

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Cribs, cots,
				  rest mats, and beds when being used for sleeping or napping by children other
				  than infants shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or
				  a one-piece covering that is open on three edges.
B. Cribs when being used by infants shall
				  have a tight-fitting bottom cover.
C. Linens shall be assigned for individual
				  use.
D. Linens shall be clean and
				  washed at least weekly or when soiled.
E. Clean linens shall be used each time a
				  child rests on the bed of a family member.
F. No soft bedding of any kind shall be used
				  under or around infants including, but not limited to, pillows, quilts,
				  comforters, sheepskins, or stuffed toys.
G. Children under two years of age shall not
				  use pillows or filled comforters.
H. Pillows, when used for children over two
				  years of age, shall be assigned for individual use and covered with
				  pillowcases.
I. Mattresses, when
				  used, shall be covered with a waterproof material that can be cleaned and
				  sanitized.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-540 - Infant and toddler equipment

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Infant carrier seats, swings, strollers, feeding or activity
				  tables, and high chairs shall be used according to the manufacturer's
				  instructions and when occupied by a child, a safety strap shall be used and
				  securely fastened.
B. Infant
				  walkers shall not be used.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VII - Physical equipment and environment › Section 8VAC20-800-550 - Play pens

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A play pen where used shall:
1. Have either mesh netting with mesh holes
				  smaller than 1/4 inch or slats no more than 2-3/8 inches apart;
2. Have a firm floor with a secured,
				  waterproof pad that is not more than one-inch thick;
3. Have the sides up and the fastenings
				  secured when a child is in the play pen, except when the caregiver is giving
				  the child immediate attention;
4.
				  Be cleaned and sanitized each day of use or more often as needed;
5. Not be occupied by more than one
				  child;
6. Not be used for the
				  designated sleeping area;
7. Not
				  have torn mesh sides or vinyl-covered or fabric-covered rails, protruding
				  rivets on the rails, or broken hinges;
8. Not contain any pillows or filled
				  comforters;
9. Not contain large
				  toys and other objects that can serve as a stepping stool for climbing out when
				  a child can pull to a standing position;
10. Not be used by children who weigh 30
				  pounds or more; and
11. Not be used
				  by children who are 35 inches tall or taller.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VIII - Care of children › Section 8VAC20-800-560 - Supervision

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A. A caregiver
				  shall be physically present on site and provide direct care and supervision of
				  each child at all times. Direct care and supervision of each child includes:
1. Awareness of and responsibility for each
				  child in care, including being near enough to intervene if needed;
				  and
2. Monitoring of each sleeping
				  infant in one of the following ways:
a. By
				  placing each infant for sleep in a location where the infant is within sight
				  and hearing of a caregiver;
b. By
				  in-person observation of each sleeping infant at least once every 15 minutes;
				  or
c. By using a baby
				  monitor.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VIII - Care of children › Section 8VAC20-800-570 - Determining need for additional caregiver

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A. The provider shall ensure that a caregiver
				  does not exceed 16 points by using the following point system to determine if
				  an additional caregiver is needed:
1.
				  Children from birth through 15 months of age count as four points
				  each;
2. Children from 16 months
				  through 23 months of age count as three points each;
3. Children from two through four years of
				  age count as two points each;
4.
				  Children from five years through nine years of age count as one point each;
				  and
5. Children who are 10 years of
				  age and older count as zero points.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VIII - Care of children › Section 8VAC20-800-580 - General requirements for programs

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A. In order to promote the child's physical,
				  intellectual, emotional, and social well-being and growth, caregivers shall:
1. Talk to the child;
2. Provide needed help, comfort, and
				  support;
3. Respect personal
				  privacy;
4. Respect differences in
				  cultural, ethnic, and family backgrounds;
5. Encourage decision-making
				  abilities;
6. Promote ways of
				  getting along;
7. Encourage
				  independence and self-direction; and
8. Use consistency in applying
				  expectations.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VIII - Care of children › Section 8VAC20-800-590 - Requirements for sleeping and resting

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A. Infants shall be placed on their backs
				  when sleeping or napping unless otherwise ordered by a written statement signed
				  by the child's physician.
B. An
				  infant, toddler, or preschool child who falls asleep in a play space other than
				  his own crib, cot, mat, or bed shall be moved promptly to his designated
				  sleeping space if the safety or comfort of the infant, toddler, or preschool
				  child is in question.
C. School age
				  children shall be allowed to nap if needed, but not forced to do so.
Statutory Authority: §§
												22.1-16
						and
						22.1-289.046
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VIII - Care of children › Section 8VAC20-800-600 - Daily activities for infants and toddlers

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A. Infants and toddlers shall be provided
				  with opportunities to:
1. Interact with
				  caregivers and other children in the home in order to stimulate language
				  development;
2. Play with a wide
				  variety of safe, age-appropriate toys;
3. Receive individual attention from
				  caregivers including, but not limited to, holding, cuddling, talking, and
				  reading; and
4. Reach, grasp, pull
				  up, creep, crawl, and walk to develop motor skills.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VIII - Care of children › Section 8VAC20-800-610 - Television, computers, videos, and video games

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Use of media such as, but not limited to,
				  television, videos, video games, and computers shall be:
1. Limited to not more than a total of two
				  hours per day; and
2. Limited to
				  programs, tapes, websites, and software that are produced for children or are
				  suitable for children.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VIII - Care of children › Section 8VAC20-800-620 - Care of a child with special needs

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A. Caregivers shall provide a child with
				  special needs with the care and activities recommended in writing by a
				  physiscian, psychologist, or other professional who has evaluated or treated
				  the child.
B. The written
				  recommendation shall:
1. Include instructions
				  for any special treatment, diet, or restrictions in activities that are
				  necessary for the health of the child; and
2. Be maintained in the child's
				  record.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 8 - EDUCATION › Agency 20 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Chapter 800 - STANDARD FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY HOMES › Part VIII - Care of children › Section 8VAC20-800-630 - Behavioral guidance

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A.
				  Caregivers shall use positive methods of discipline. Discipline shall be
				  constructive in nature and include techniques such as:
1. Using limits that are fair, consistently
				  applied, appropriate, and understandable for the child's level of
				  development;
2. Providing children
				  with reasons for limits;
3. Giving
				  positively worded direction;
4.
				  Modeling and redirecting children to acceptable behavior;
5. Helping children to constructively express
				  their feelings and frustration to resolve conflict; and
6. Arranging equipment, materials,
				  activities, and schedules in a way that promotes desirable behavior.