A. For nighttime care during which a child sleeps more than two hours, the following is required:
- 1. A child shall have a rest area that meets the requirements of 8VAC20-800-510;
- 2. An infant shall have an individual crib that meets the requirements of 8VAC20-800-520; and
- 3. Linens shall be provided that meet the requirements in 8VAC20-800-530.
- B. For children in nighttime care, quiet activities and experiences shall be available immediately before bedtime.
- C. Providers shall establish a bedtime schedule for a child in consultation with the child's parent.
- D. Separate sleeping and dressing areas shall be provided for children of the opposite sex over six years of age.
- E. Each child shall have a toothbrush, and a comb or hair brush assigned for individual use.
- F. Each child nine months of age or older shall have flame-resistant or snug-fitting sleepwear.
- G. Bath towels and washcloths, when used, shall be assigned for individual use and laundered as needed, but at least weekly.
- H. A child shall have a routine that encourages good personal hygiene practices including bathing (if needed) and teeth brushing.
- I. Caregivers shall remain awake until all children are asleep and shall sleep on the same floor level as the children in care.
- J. A baby monitor shall be used if the caregiver is not sleeping in the room with the child or in a room adjacent to the room where the child is sleeping.
Statutory Authority
§§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-289.046 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Former 22VAC40-111-1020 derived from Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 7, eff. July 1, 2010; amended and renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 24, eff. July 1, 2021.