- 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.
Historical Notes
Former 22VAC40-111-480 derived from Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 7, eff. July 1, 2010; renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 24, eff. July 1, 2021.