SECTION 372. DCF 252.43 (1) (f) is repealed and recreated to read:
DCF 252.43 (1) (f) The base camp premises and any structures used by children on the premises shall be free of litter, safe, well maintained, in good repair, and clean.
SECTION 373. DCF 252.43 (1) (f) (Note) is repealed.
SECTION 374. DCF 252.43 (1) (h) to (m) are created to read:
DCF 252.43 (1) (h) Painted exterior and interior surfaces accessible to children shall be free of flaking or deteriorating paint and finished with lead-free paint or other non-toxic material.
(i) Garbage and refuse at the base camp shall be kept in rigid, watertight, and leak-proof containers with tight-fitting covers and disposed of as necessary to prevent decomposition and overflow.
(j) The areas around garbage and refuse containers shall be clean and dry.
(k) Solid waste disposal sites on the premises must be licensed by the department of natural resources.
(L) The growth of brush, weeds, grass, and plants shall be controlled in the base camp area to prevent the harborage of noxious insects, rodents, and any other animals.
(m) Chemical and other insect, weed, and rodent control measures shall be used in accordance with label instructions.
SECTION 375. DCF 252.43 (2) and (3) are repealed and recreated to read:
DCF 252.43 (2) Protective measures. (a) Children shall be protected from indoor and outdoor hazards, including any recalled products.
(b) Materials harmful to children, including drugs, pesticides, flammable or combustible materials, insecticides, matches, cleaning supplies, bleaches, and other hazardous, toxic, or poisonous materials shall be stored in the original, covered, and labeled container in areas not accessible to children. Power tools shall be stored so they are inaccessible to children.
(c) A motor vehicle shall be immediately available at the camp in case of emergency if a public or private rescue or emergency vehicle cannot arrive at the camp within 10 minutes of a phone call.
(d) Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the premises or in a vehicle used to transport children when children are in care.
(e) The camp shall have a working telephone at the camp during the hours of operation. A list of emergency telephone numbers, including fire, law enforcement, and poison control shall be in a location known to all camp counselors. In this paragraph, “telephone” does not include a pay telephone requiring payment to reach the operator or a telephone in a locked room.
(3) Emergency plans and drills. (a) Each camp shall have a written plan for taking appropriate action in the event of an emergency situation, including a fire, tornado, or natural disaster, extreme heat or cold, lost or missing children, a missing swimmer, an accident, an illness, allergic reactions, human-caused events, such as threats to the premises or its occupants, or other circumstances requiring immediate attention. The plan shall include specific procedures that address all of the following:
1. Evacuation, relocation, shelter-in-place, and lock–down.
2. Procedures for ensuring that the needs of children with disabilities are met.
3. Communication with parents.
4. Connecting children with their parents if the camp is required to evacuate the premises.
(b) Each staff member shall be informed of and knowledgeable about his or her duties in the event of an emergency and appropriate evacuation routes.
(c) All fire protection facilities and equipment, including fire extinguishers, shall be operable and maintained in working order by a qualified person. Each fire extinguisher shall be inspected once per year by a qualified person and have a label indicating its present condition and the date of the last inspection.
(d) Before camp opens, written notification of the camp operation shall be given to the nearest fire department or forest ranger service for protection in case of fire. The notification shall include the dates the camp will be operational and the number and ages of children in care.
(e) Any necessary permits required for operation of incinerators or for open fires shall be secured and available for review by a licensing representative.
Note: The department recommends that the licensee contact the local municipality and the Department of Natural Resources prior to the camp opening to determine what permits are required.
(f) The clearing around open fires shall be free of burnable materials for a radius of 6 feet.
SECTION 376. DCF 252.43 (3m), (4), and (5) are created to read:
DCF 252.43 (3m) Food preparation, service, and storage. (a) When meals are prepared or heated on the premises, the kitchen area shall be equipped with a microwave or stove, a refrigerator, a sink, and utensils that are necessary to prepare and serve meals. The sink shall be used exclusively for food preparation and dishwashing.
(b) Camps preparing or serving only snacks are not required to have a sink unless dishes or utensils requiring dishwashing are used. Camps preparing or serving only snacks are not required to have a microwave or stove unless the snacks require heating.
(c) All equipment and utensils used for preparing, serving, or storing food shall have smooth hard surfaces, be easily cleanable, in good repair, durable, non-toxic, and free of cracks, seams, chips, and roughened areas, and be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
(d) Single-service utensils and food containers may not be reused.
(e) Foods shall be stored at temperatures that protect against spoilage. Milk and other perishable food shall be maintained at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
(f) Food shall be protected from potential contamination and adulteration, including dirt, insects, rodents, or animals. Dry foods, such as cereals, crackers, and pasta shall be stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass, or food-grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers and shall be labeled and dated. In this paragraph, “food-grade plastic” means any plastic material used in the manufacture of dishes or utensils which has been found not harmful to human health by the national sanitation foundation.
(g) Raw fruits and vegetables shall be washed before being served or cooked.
(h) Meals shall be prepared at the base camp in a central kitchen operated by the camp or in another location that has been inspected by a representative of a state agency. Food delivery vehicles shall be equipped with clean containers or cabinets to store food while in transit. Containers for cold food shall be capable of maintaining the temperature at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and containers for hot food shall be capable of maintaining the temperature at or above 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
(i) Extra food that was prepared but not served shall be dated, refrigerated promptly, and used within 36 hours, or frozen immediately for use within 6 months.
(4) Water. (a) A supply of safe drinking water shall be available to children at all times from disposable cups, covered water bottles labeled with the child’s name, or angle jet type drinking fountains. Common use of drinking cups is prohibited.
Note: It is recommended that single-use disposable water bottles not be reused.
(b) 1. When a public water system is not available, a private well may be used if it is approved by the department of natural resources. At least 2 weeks prior to the camp opening each year, water samples from an approved well shall be tested for lead and bacteria by a laboratory certified under ch. ATCP 77. The water supply shall be bacteriologically safe. The laboratory report shall be made available to the department upon request. 2. If the results of the water test under subd. 1. indicate the water is bacteriologically unsafe, the water shall be appropriately treated and re-tested until it is determined to be safe. Bottled water shall be used on a temporary basis until the water is determined to be safe.
Note: Camps using a private well that serves at least 25 of the same people over 6 months of the year are considered to have a non-transient non-community water system (NTNC) and must be in compliance with Chapter NR 809, Safe Drinking Water Act Standards. Contact the nearest department of natural resources office from the list at https://dnr.wi.gov/Contact/SSbyCounty.html. (d) Where running water is not available, a covered drinking water container that is easily distinguishable from other containers, constructed of a food grade material that does not permit the water to become contaminated by dirt, insects, or animals, and suitable for pouring or equipped with a faucet shall be provided. Dipping into water from the container is prohibited. The container shall be cleaned and sanitized daily. The water source shall be a public water supply or as specified in par. (b).
(5) Washrooms and toilet facilities. (a) Handwashing and toileting facilities shall be provided and accessible to children.
(b) Single-use disposable towels shall be provided and accessible to children.
(c) Soap, toilet paper, and a wastepaper container shall be provided and accessible to children.
(d) Outdoor toilets, when used, shall be constructed according to the requirements of the applicable Wisconsin commercial building codes and maintained in good repair.
(e) A portable toilet shall be in compliance with s. SPS 391.13 and local ordinances. (f) Plumbing shall comply with all applicable sections of Wisconsin plumbing codes.
(g) Liquid waste disposal shall be connected to a public sewer, if available. If not available, liquid waste disposal shall be in accordance with chs. SPS 382, 383, and 384. (h) Handwashing and toilet facilities shall be in clean and sanitary condition.
SECTION 377. DCF 252.44 (1) (a) 9. (Note) is amended to read:
DCF 252.44 (1) (a) 9. (Note): With parental consent and consultation, it is recommended that centers camps who care for children who have an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or an Individualized Education Program (IEP) coordinate programming activities with the local school district or Birth to Three agency.
SECTION 378. DCF 252.44 (2) (b) and (3) (title) are amended to read:
DCF 252.44 (2) (b) If a camp uses time-out periods to deal with unacceptable behavior, time-out periods may not exceed 5 3 minutes, and the procedures shall be included in the camp’s child guidance policy as specified in par. (a). For purposes of this paragraph, a “time−out” is an interruption of unacceptable behavior by the removal of the child from the situation, not to isolate the child, but to allow the child an opportunity to pause, and with support from a counselor, reflect on behavior and gain self-control.
(3) (title) Equipment and furnishings.
SECTION 379. DCF 252.44 (3) (a) (intro.) and (b) (intro.) and 2. are amended to read:
DCF 252.44 (3) (a) (intro.) The camp shall provide program equipment and furnishings in a variety and quantity which will allow that allows staff to implement activities outlined in the written policy on program objectives and activities required under s. DCF 252.41 (1) (g)2. (f) 5. and which meets all of the following criteria: (b) (intro.) All equipment and furnishings, whether or not owned by the camp, shall be:
2. Of sound Safe, durable, of sturdy construction with no sharp, rough, loose, protruding, pinching or pointed edges, or areas of entrapment, in good operating condition, and anchored when necessary.
SECTION 380. DCF 252.44 (3) (b) 4. is created to read:
DCF 252.44 (3) (b) 4. Used in accordance with all manufacturer’s instructions and any manufacturer’s recommendations that may affect the safety of children in care.
SECTION 381. DCF 252.44 (3) (d) is repealed and recreated to read:
DCF 252.44 (3) (d) No trampolines or inflatable bounce surfaces on the premises may be accessible to children or used by children in care.
SECTION 382. DCF 252.44 (5) (title) is repealed and recreated to read:
DCF 252.44 (5) (title) Meals, snacks, and food service
SECTION 383. DCF 252.44 (5) (e) and (Note) and (f) are repealed and recreated to read:
DCF 252.44 (5) (e) At a minimum, each meal and snack provided to children shall meet the U.S. department of agriculture child and adult care food program minimum meal requirements for amounts and types of food. Additional portions of vegetables, fruits, bread, and milk shall be available.
(f) When food for a child is provided by the child’s parent, the camp shall provide the parent with information about requirements for food groups and quantities specified by the U.S. department of agriculture child and adult care food program minimum meal requirements.
SECTION 384. DCF 252.44 (5) (h) is repealed.
SECTION 385. DCF 252.44 (6) (a) 1. is renumbered (6) (a).
SECTION 386. DCF 252.44 (6) (a) 2. is repealed.
SECTION 387. DCF 252.44 (6) (c) (title) is repealed and recreated to read:
DCF 252.44 (6) (c) (title) Ill child procedure.
SECTION 388. DCF 252.44 (6) (d) 1. and 3. (Note) are repealed and recreated to read:
DCF 252.44 (6) (d) 1. No child or any other person with a reportable communicable disease specified in ch. DHS 145 may be admitted or readmitted to a camp, be permitted to remain in a camp, or be permitted to have contact with children in care during the period when the disease is communicable. 3. (Note) The Division of Public Health in the Department of Health Services has developed materials that identify those communicable diseases that are required to be reported to the local public health officer. These materials also provide information on the symptoms of each disease and guidance on how long an infected child must be excluded from the camp. Copies of the communicable disease chart are available from the Department of Health Services website at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p4/p44397.pdf. SECTION 389. DCF 252.44 (6) (e) 1. d., 6., and 7. are repealed.
SECTION 390. DCF 252.44 (6) (f) and (g) are repealed and recreated to read:
DCF 252.44 (6) (f) Injury. Written procedures for the treatment of children who are in accidents or otherwise injured shall be available, made known to staff, and carried out as follows:
1. Written permission from the parent to call the family physician or refer the child or medical care in case of emergency shall be on file at the camp. This permission shall be used only when the parent or the designated responsible person cannot be reached.
