- 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.
Historical Notes
Former 22VAC40-111-460 derived from Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 7, eff. July 1, 2010; renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 24, eff. July 1, 2021.