AB677: Bill Text

AB677,61 Section 61. DCF 202.08 (2) (o) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,18,17 DCF 202.08 (2) (o) If the child care is provided in a rental property, the provider operator shall obtain permission from his or her the landlord to operate a child care business.

AB677,62 Section 62. DCF 202.08 (4) (c) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,18,22 DCF 202.08 (4) (c) The requirement under par. (a) does not apply to a child care operator who requests from the county or tribal certification agency in writing an exemption for a child based upon adherence by the child's parent to religious belief in exclusive use of prayer or spiritual means for healing.

AB677,63 Section 63. DCF 202.09 (1m) (c) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,18,25 DCF 202.09 (1m) (c) Ensure that all information provided to the county or tribal certification agency is current and accurate.

AB677,64 Section 64. DCF 202.09 (2) (e) (intro.) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,19,6 DCF 202.09 (2) (e) Staff records. (intro.) The school-age child care program shall maintain a record for each employee which that shall be available to the county or tribal certification agency and includes. The record shall include all of the following:

AB677,65 Section 65. DCF 202.09 (4) (a) 2. of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,19,12 DCF 202.09 (4) (a) 2. There shall be a report of inspection filed in the county or tribal with the certification 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.

AB677,66 Section 66. DCF 202.09 (12) (d) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,19,17 DCF 202.09 (12) (d) Any vehicle used by the program to transport children shall be in safe operating condition and at 12-month intervals the school-age child care program shall provide evidence of the vehicle's safe operating condition to the county or tribal certification agency.

AB677,67 Section 67. DCF 202.09 (14) (intro.) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,19,22 DCF 202.09 (14) Insurance. (intro.) The program shall provide documentation of insurance coverage by submitting to the county or tribal certification agency a certificate of insurance reflecting current dates of coverage for:

AB677,68 Section 68. DCF 203.03 (3) (d) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,20,3 DCF 203.03 (3) (d) All child care teachers at the center shall be qualified under s. DCF 251.05 (1) (d) (f) and shall have a minimum of a child development associate credential or a one-year degree in early childhood education or child development or equivalent or is be in the process of completing a training plan to meet these standards within one year of the date of initial accreditation;

AB677,69 Section 69. DCF 203.03 (3) (e) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,20,10 DCF 203.03 (3) (e) The program director at the center shall be qualified under s. DCF 251.05 (1) (c) (e) and shall have a minimum of a bachelor of arts degree in early childhood education or child development and at least 3 years of full-time teaching experience with young children or equivalent or is be in the process of completing a training plan to meet this standard within one year after the date of initial accreditation;

AB677,70 Section 70. DCF 250.04 (2) (g) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,20,16 DCF 250.04 (2) (g) Provide written information to parents on whether a licensee has insurance coverage on the premises, and on the child care operation and on vehicles if transportation is provided business. Liability insurance on the child care business is required if cats or dogs are allowed in areas accessible to children during the hours of operation as specified in s. DCF 250.07 (7) (h).

AB677,71 Section 71. DCF 250.04 (6) (a) 1. of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,20,20 DCF 250.04 (6) (a) 1. Enrollment information and health history on a form forms provided by the department. The enrollment information and health history shall be on file prior to the child's first day of attendance.

AB677,72 Section 72. DCF 250.07 (6) (L) 3. of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,21,2 DCF 250.07 (6) (L) 3. The health examination report shall be made on an electronic printout from a licensed physician, physician assistant, or HealthCheck provider or on a form provided by the department and shall be that is signed and dated by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or a HealthCheck provider.

AB677,73 Section 73. DCF 251.03 (2) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,21,6 DCF 251.03 (2) "Assistant child care teacher" means a child care worker who works under the supervision of a child care teacher and who meets the qualifications under s. DCF 251.05 (1) (e) (g).

AB677,74 Section 74. DCF 251.03 (4) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,21,11 DCF 251.03 (4) "Center director" means the person who is responsible to the licensee for the supervision of the center's program for children and for the supervision of the center's staff and who meets the qualifications of under s. DCF 251.05 (1) (c) (e).

AB677,75 Section 75. DCF 251.03 (5) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,21,15 DCF 251.03 (5) "Child care teacher" means a child care worker who plans, implements, and supervises the daily activities for a designated group of children and who meets the qualifications under s. DCF 251.05 (1) (d) (f).

AB677,76 Section 76. DCF 251.04 (5) (a) 4. of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,21,18 DCF 251.04 (5) (a) 4. The physical examination report required under s. DCF 251.05 (1) (j) (L) 1.

AB677,77 Section 77. DCF 251.07 (6) (k) 3. of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,21,24 DCF 251.07 (6) (k) 3. The health examination report shall be made on an electronic printout from a licensed physician, physician assistant, or HealthCheck provider or on a form provided by the department and shall be that is signed and dated by a licensed physician, physician assistant , or HealthCheck provider.

AB677,78 Section 78. DCF 251.09 (1) (e) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,22,6 DCF 251.09 (1) (e) The regularly assigned child care teacher and assistant child care teacher for each group of infants and toddlers shall have a minimum of 10 hours of training in infant and toddler care approved by the department within 6 months after assuming the position. If the training is not part of the required entry-level training under s. DCF 251.05 (1) (d) or (e) (f) or (g), it shall be obtained through continuing education.

AB677,79 Section 79. DCF 251.095 (2) (d) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,22,9 DCF 251.095 (2) (d) Section DCF 251.05 (1) (e) (g) 2., relating to training for assistant child care teachers.

AB677,80 Section 80. DCF 251.095 (3) (a) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB677,22,12 DCF 251.095 (3) (a) Section DCF 251.05 (1) (e) (g) 2., relating to training for assistant child care teachers.

AB677,81 Section 81. Effective dates. This act takes effect on the day after publication, except as follows:

AB677,22,16 (1) The treatment of section 35.93 (2) (b) 4. and (c) 1. and (3) (e) (intro.) and 1. of the statutes takes effect on January 1, 2015.

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