- 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.
Historical Notes
Former 22VAC40-111-530 derived from Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 7, eff. July 1, 2010; renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 24, eff. July 1, 2021.