Action | Revisions to the Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 1/31/2024 |
8VAC20-781-10 Definitions
"Incident" means an event in which a child is injured or in a situation where injury is likely to occur.
8VAC20-781-40 Required policies and procedures
A. The licensee shall develop and implement the following written policies and procedures:
8VAC20-781-90 Health provisions
B. Physical examinations.
1. The center shall obtain documentation of a report from a qualified licensed physician, or a licensed nurse practitioner or licensed physician assistant acting under the supervision of a licensed physician, of a comprehensive physical examination performed within...
8VAC20-781-110 Director responsibilities
A. A center shall ensure that the director is on premises at least 50% of the center’s hours of operation each week.
8VAC20-781-230 Hazardous substances and other harmful agents
D. Hazardous items.
1. Empty plastic bags large enough for a child’s head to fit inside, disposable gloves, and rubber or latex balloons shall be inaccessible to children under three years of age;
8VAC20-781-280 Staff-to-children ratio and group size requirements
A. The maximum group size limitations whenever children are in care.
5. School age eligible through 12 years 100
B. The staff-to-children ratios required whenever children are in care.
5. School age eligible through 12 years 1:20.
I. If a child with a special need is assigned to a more appropriate age group for the child’s developmental level, a written assessment by a recognized agency or professional shall be required at least annually. These assignments are intended to be a permanent new group and staff members for the child.
8VAC20-781-400 Parental engagement
Before the child's first day of attending parents shall be notified about how to access the following:
3. Description of established lines of authority for staff;
8VAC20-781-430 Equipment and materials
D. The following cloth items shall be washable: stuffed animals, cloth dolls, and dress-up clothes; floor pillows shall be washable or have removable covers that are machine washable. The center shall wash stuffed animals, cloth dolls, dress-up clothes, and pillows or removable covers at least once a week or when soiled.
8VAC20-781-500 Diapering and toileting
G. Disposable diapers and disposable training pants shall be disposed in a covered leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.
H. When cloth diapers are used, a separate covered leakproof storage system as specified in subsection G of this section shall be used for each individual child.
J. The storage system required in subsections G and H of this section shall be cleaned and sanitized daily.
8VAC20-781-580 Topical skin products
A. When topical skin products such as lip balm, hand lotion, sunscreen, diaper ointment and lotion, and insect repellent are administered by the center, the following requirements shall be met:
4. A record shall be kept that includes the child’s name, the name of the product, date and time of use, any adverse reactions, and any application errors and action taken.
8VAC20-781-610 Emergency response drills
A. All emergency response drills shall be practiced:
1. In each building used by children;
8VAC20-781-620 Nutrition and food services
K. Staff shall be present in the feeding area with children anytime children are eating.
L. Children shall not be allowed to eat or drink while walking, running, playing, lying down, or riding in vehicles.
8VAC20-781-660 Animals and pets
A. Animals that are kept on the premises of the center or that interact with children at the center shall be vaccinated if applicable.