DCF 202.08(8m)(a)3.
3. Large, inflatable jumping toys may not be used during hours of child care.
DCF 202.08(8m)(b)
(b) Various types of play equipment shall be provided to allow for large and small muscle activity, dramatic play, and intellectual stimulation.
DCF 202.08(8m)(c)
(c) Indoor play equipment shall be provided to allow each child a choice of at least 3 activities involving equipment when all children are using equipment.
DCF 202.08(8m)(d)
(d) Outdoor play equipment shall be provided to allow each child at least one activity when all children are using equipment at the same time.
DCF 202.08(9)
(9) TRANSPORTATION. When transporting children the certified child care operator shall ensure that:
DCF 202.08(9)(a)
(a) The driver of the vehicle holds a valid driver's license. The certified child care operator shall have a copy of the driver's license on file.
DCF 202.08(9)(c)
(c) Each child is seated and properly restrained in an individual seat belt or, for a child under 8 years of age, a child safety restraint system, in compliance with s.
347.48 (2m) and
(4), Stats., as follows:
DCF 202.08(9)(c)1.
1. If the child is less than one year old or weighs less than 20 pounds, the child shall be properly restrained in a rear-facing individual child care safety seat.
DCF 202.08(9)(c)2.
2. Subject to
subd. 1., if the child is at least 1 year old and weighs at least 20 pounds but less than 4 years old or weighs less than 40 pounds, the child shall be properly restrained in a forward-facing individual child car safety seat.
DCF 202.08(9)(c)3.
3. If the child is at least 4 years old but less than 8 years old, weighs at least 40 pounds but not more than 80 pounds, and is not more than 57 inches in height, the child shall be properly restrained in a shoulder-positioning child booster seat.
DCF 202.08(9)(c)4.
4. Children under age 13 years may not ride in the front seat of a vehicle.
DCF 202.08(9)(d)
(d) A written transportation permission slip signed by a parent or guardian is on file.
DCF 202.08(10)
(10) MEALS AND SNACKS. The certified child care operator shall ensure that each child receives proper nourishment while in child care as follows:
DCF 202.08(10)(a)
(a) Each child shall be served one meal or snack at least once every 3 hours.
DCF 202.08(10)(b)
(b) Each child in attendance for 4 or more hours shall be served a noon or evening meal which consists of a protein food, fruit and vegetable, a cereal or bread product and pasteurized grade A vitamin D milk.
DCF 202.08(10)(c)
(c) Each infant who is unable to hold his or her own bottle shall be held for bottle feeding. Bottles may not be propped.
DCF 202.08(11)
(11) REST. The certified child care operator shall ensure that each child has a clean, comfortable and safe place to rest as follows:
DCF 202.08(11)(a)
(a) Each child shall be allowed to have undisturbed rest or a nap, when needed, in a place that is clean, safe and comfortable.
DCF 202.08(11)(b)
(b) Each child shall have a personal clean sheet or blanket or both and pillowcase if a pillow is used.
DCF 202.08(11)(c)
(c) To reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, each infant shall be placed to sleep on his or her back, unless otherwise directed by the child's physician. All sleeping arrangements for children under one year of age shall use firm mattresses and may not use soft bedding materials, such as comforters, pillows, fluffy blankets, or stuffed toys.
DCF 202.08(11)(d)
(d) A safe crib or playpen shall be available for each child under one year of age to use for napping.
DCF 202.08(12)
(12) PROVIDER AND PARENT COMMUNICATION. The certified child care operator shall be in ongoing communication with a child's parent or ensure that a substitute child care provider is in ongoing communication with a child's parent by doing all of the following:
DCF 202.08(12)(a)
(a) Allowing parents to visit and observe the program of child care during any hours that care is being provided.
DCF 202.08(12)(b)
(b) Talking to each child's parent at least once a week about his or her child's development, activities, likes and dislikes.
DCF 202.08(12)(c)
(c) Developing a written contract that specifies the charge for child care and the expected frequency of payment for the service. A contract for each enrolled child shall be signed by the certified child care operator and a parent or guardian.
DCF 202.08(12)(d)
(d) Making a copy of the applicable certification standards available to each parent.
DCF 202.08(12)(e)
(e) Displaying a copy of the certificate in an area easily seen by parents and visitors.
DCF 202.08(12)(g)
(g) Using information obtained on the department-provided "child care intake for child under 2 years" form, which collects essential information for infants and toddlers, to individualize the program of care for each child under 2 years of age.
DCF 202.08(12)(h)
(h) Informing a child's parent of any disciplinary action taken or any injury to the child that occurred during child care hours.
DCF 202.08(12)(i)
(i) Informing the parent in writing whether the premises are covered by a child care liability insurance policy.
DCF 202.08(12)(j)
(j) Notifying a parent if his or her child has been exposed to a diagnosed or suspected communicable disease reportable under
ch. DHS 145 and transmitted through normal contact if the child care operator or child care provider is aware of the exposure.
DCF 202.08(13)
(13) DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED. The certified child care operator shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, handicap, or national origin or ancestry in accepting children or in the employment of employees.
DCF 202.08(14)
(14) Mandatory child abuse reporting. A provider who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child in his or her day care has been abused or neglected or that the child has been threatened with abuse or neglect and that abuse or neglect will occur shall immediately inform the county social or human services department, local law enforcement, or other organization designated in s.
48.981, Stats.
DCF 202.08 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1985, No. 356, eff. 9-1-85; emerg. r. (1) (d), eff. 11-5-85; r. (1) (d),
Register, April, 1986, No. 364, eff. 5-1-86; r. and recr. (1) (a), (b), (2) (L), (4), (5) and (8), r. (1) (c),
Register, December, 1991, No. 432, eff. 1-1-92; emerg. r. and recr. eff. 7-1-96; r. and recr.
Register, February, 1997, No. 494, eff. 3-1-97; reprinted to insert dropped copy in (4) and (5), corrections made in (1) (a) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, July, 1997, No. 499; renum. from HFS 55.61, cr. (2) (n) and (5) (i) and am. (3) and (6) (d),
Register, July, 1999, No. 523, eff. 8-1-99; correction in (2) (k) and (5) (f) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats,
Register, July, 1999, No. 523;
CR 02-007: am. (1) (a) 3., (2) (c) (intro.), 2., 3., (d), (e) (intro.), (f), (g), (k), (5) (i), (6), (7) (b), (8) (a) 2., 3., and (12) (c) and (f) (intro.), renum. and am. (1) (b) 1. to be (1) (b) 2. a. and (8) (a) 4. to be (8) (a) 5., cr. (1) (b) 1., 2. (intro.), (2) (cm), (e) 1., 2., 3., (o), (4) (i), (j), (7) (d) to (j), (8) (a) 4., 8., (9) (d), (e), (11) (c), (d), (12) (g), (h), (i), (14), and (15), renum. (1) (b) 2. to be (1) (b) 2. b., (8) (a) 5. and 6. to be (8) (a) 6. and 7., and r. (2) (h)
Register May 2002 No. 557, eff. 6-1-02;
CR 07-071: am. (title), (1) (a) 3., (b) 1., 2. (intro.), a., (2) (intro.), (c) (intro.), (e) (intro.), 2., (f), (j) to (L), (3), (4) (a) (intro.), 2., (c), (e) to (j), (5) (a), (b), (d) to (i), (6) (c), (d), Table 55.08 (6), (7) (intro.), (b), (9) (intro.), (a), (d), (10) (intro.), (11) (intro.), (12) (intro.), (c), (g) to (i) and (13), cr. (1) (b) 1. a., b., 2. c., d., (d), (e), (2) (am), (b) 1., 2., (p), (4) (k), (5) (em), (j), (6) (e), (8m), (9) (c) 1 to 4., and (12) (j), r. and recr. (1) (c), (2) (a), (6) (a), (b) (intro.) and (8), renum. (2) (b) and (9) (c) to be (2) (b) (intro.) and (9) (c) (intro.) and am., r. (15)
Register May 2008 No. 629, eff. 6-1-08; corrections in (1) (a) 2., (b) 2. a., (d), (4) (d), (e), (k), (6) (d), (e) and (12) (j) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6. and 7., Stats.,
Register November 2008 No. 635.
DCF 202.09
DCF 202.09
Standards for school-age programs. DCF 202.09(1)(1)
CONDITIONS FOR CERTIFICATION. School-age child care programs shall meet the standards set out in this section in order to be certified.
DCF 202.09(1m)
(1m) Administration. The certified child care operator of a school-age program shall do all of the following:
DCF 202.09(1m)(c)
(c) Ensure that all information provided to the county or tribal agency is current and accurate.
DCF 202.09(1m)(d)
(d) Permit a child care certification worker to conduct inspections to monitor compliance with the certification standards.
DCF 202.09(2)(a)(a) Director. Each school-age child care program shall have a person designated as director. The director shall:
DCF 202.09(2)(a)2.
2. Have had at least one year of child care or administrative experience with preschool or school-age children or have completed at least 36 classroom hours of department-approved training or 3 credits of training in at least one of the following areas: child development, early childhood education, elementary education, child guidance, physical education, recreation or other department-approved area applicable for school-age child care.
DCF 202.09(2)(a)3.
3. Have graduated from high school, obtained a high school equivalency diploma under s.
115.29 (4), Stats., or obtained a certificate of general education development under
s. PI 5.04.
DCF 202.09(2)(b)
(b)
Program leader. A program leader shall be designated by the program director to plan and implement the daily activities for a designated group of children. The program leader shall:
DCF 202.09(2)(b)3.
3. Have had 80 working days experience working with school-age children.
DCF 202.09(2)(b)4.
4. Have completed 10 classroom hours of training in at least one of the following areas: child development, early childhood education, elementary education, child guidance, physical education, recreation or other department-approved area.
DCF 202.09(2)(c)3.
3. Have completed or be enrolled in 10 classroom hours of training in at least one of the following areas: child development, early childhood education, elementary education, child guidance, physical education, recreation or other department-approved area.
DCF 202.09(2)(d)1.1. In the absence of a regular staff member, there shall be a similarly qualified substitute who is at least 18 years old.
DCF 202.09(2)(d)2.
2. When the regular staff member is not expected to be absent for more than 3 days, a person not meeting the educational qualifications under
par. (a),
(b) or
(c) may substitute for the regular staff member if a qualified person is not available.
DCF 202.09(2)(e)
(e)
Staff records. The school-age child care program shall maintain a record for each employee which shall be available to the county or tribal agency and includes:
DCF 202.09(2)(e)1.
1. The name, address, date of birth, education, position, names and addresses of employers in previous work experience in child care, the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.
DCF 202.09(2)(f)
(f)
Health and safety. No staff member, volunteer, visitor or parent with symptoms of communicable disease or physical illness, or whose behavior gives a reason to be concerned for the safety of the children, may be allowed on the premises of the program.
DCF 202.09(2)(g)
(g)
Ability. The staff members shall be physically and emotionally able to provide responsible child care.
DCF 202.09(3)
(3) ORIENTATION. Each school-age program shall develop and implement an orientation session which shall be given to all new staff and volunteers in the first week that they are working in the program. The orientation session shall include all of the following:
DCF 202.09(3)(f)
(f) Training in the recognition of signs of child abuse and neglect and explanation of responsibilities for reporting suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.
DCF 202.09(4)(a)1.1. A school-age program shall consult local authorities to obtain any required zoning clearances or building permits.
DCF 202.09(4)(a)2.
2. There shall be a report of inspection filed in the county or tribal agency that indicates approval of the building by the state department of safety and professional services or by a certified agent of that department. The building shall comply with applicable state and local building codes.
DCF 202.09(4)(a)3.
3. The premises shall have no flaking or deteriorating paint on exterior or interior surfaces in areas accessible for children.
DCF 202.09(4)(b)1.1. The space used by children shall be no less than 35 square feet (3.3 sq. meters) of usable floor space per child.
DCF 202.09(4)(b)2.
2. The indoor area shall be free of hazards, and items that may be harmful to children such as medications, drugs, poisons, insecticides, weapons, matches, cigarette lighters and flammable liquids shall be kept out of reach of the children.
