Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 22. Social Services |
Agency 40. Department of Social Services |
Chapter 111. Standards for Licensed Family Day Homes |
Section 550. Play pens
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A play pen where used shall:
1. Have either mesh netting with mesh holes smaller than 1/4 inch or slats no more than 2-3/8 inches apart;
2. Have a firm floor with a secured, waterproof pad that is not more than one-inch thick;
3. Have the sides up and the fastenings secured when a child is in the play pen, except when the caregiver is giving the child immediate attention;
4. Be cleaned and sanitized each day of use or more often as needed;
5. Not be occupied by more than one child;
6. Not be used for the designated sleeping area;
7. Not have torn mesh sides or vinyl-covered or fabric-covered rails, protruding rivets on the rails, or broken hinges;
8. Not contain any pillows or filled comforters;
9. Not contain large toys and other objects that can serve as a stepping stool for climbing out when a child can pull to a standing position;
10. Not be used by children who weigh 30 pounds or more; and
11. Not be used by children who are 35 inches tall or taller.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 26, Issue 07, eff. July 1, 2010.