- A. A child shall not be left unattended on a changing table during diapering.
- B. When a child's clothing or diaper becomes wet or soiled, the child shall be cleaned and changed immediately.
- C. During each diaper change or after toileting accidents, the child's genital area shall be thoroughly cleaned with a moist disposable wipe or a moist, clean individually assigned cloth, if the child is allergic to disposable wipes.
D. The diapering surface shall be:
- 1. Separate from the kitchen, food preparation areas, or surfaces used for children's activities;
- 2. Nonabsorbent and washable; and
- 3. Cleaned and sanitized after each use.
- E. Soiled disposable diapers and wipes shall be disposed of in a leak-proof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the caregiver's hand nor the soiled diaper or wipe touches the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.
- F. When cloth diapers are used, a separate leak-proof storage system as specified in subsection E of this section shall be used.
- G. Children five years of age and older shall be permitted privacy when toileting.
- H. Caregivers shall respond promptly to a child's request for toileting assistance.
- I. The provider shall consult with the parent before toilet training is initiated.
- J. Toilet training shall be relaxed and pressure free.
- K. There shall be a toilet chair or an adult-sized toilet with a platform or steps and adapter seat available to a child being toilet trained.
- L. Toilet chairs, when used, shall be emptied promptly, cleaned and sanitized after each use.
Statutory Authority
§§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-289.046 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Former 22VAC40-111-690 derived from Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 7, eff. July 1, 2010; renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 24, eff. July 1, 2021.