{"data":{"id":"us-va/8vac20-790-630","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"8VAC20-790-630","heading":"Building or facility maintenance","body":"A. Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting, or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; protruding nails, bolts, or other components that entangle clothing or skin; and unstable heavy equipment, furniture, or other items that a child could pull down on himself.\n\nB. Inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 68°F and shall not exceed 80°F unless fans or other cooling systems are in use.\n\nC. In areas used by children of preschool age or younger, the following shall apply:\n\n1. Fans, when used shall be out of reach of children and cords shall be secured so as not to create a hazard.\n\n2. Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.\n\nD. Building equipment shall include an in-service, nonpay telephone.","path":["Title 8. Education","Agency 20. State Board of Education","Chapter 790. Child Care Program","Part III. Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Child Day Centers"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter790/section630/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:47:51Z","sha256":"b13692596b9778852cf746abc18b084823887be0117ddbe87082baea2af3c3fe","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/8vac20-790-620","next":"us-va/8vac20-790-640"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}