DCF 202.08 NoteNote: A person who completed a non-credit, department-approved course called the Introduction to the Child Care Profession will have met the child abuse and neglect training requirement.
DCF 202.08(1)(b)3.d.d. Obtain and recertify as necessary to maintain current certification in infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The CPR training must result in a certificate of completion. If the certificate of completion does not have a date specifying the length of time for which it is valid, the CPR training must be renewed every year. Time spent renewing cardiopulmonary resuscitation may be counted towards the required continuing education hours under subd. 5. DCF 202.08(1)(b)4.a.a. A regular child care operator shall complete department-approved preservice training under subd. 3. prior to the certification agency granting regular certification. DCF 202.08(1)(b)4.b.b. A provisional certified child care operator shall complete department-approved preservice training under subd. 3. within 3 months after provisional certification. DCF 202.08(1)(b)4.c.c. A provider working in a regular or provisional certified child care program shall successfully complete department-approved preservice training under subd. 3. by 3 months after work commencing. DCF 202.08(1)(b)4.d.d. A substitute shall complete the training specified in subd. 1. and 2. but need not meet requirements under subd. 3. until the substitute has worked for 240 cumulative hours. DCF 202.08(1)(b)5.5. After completion of preservice training under subd. 3., a child care provider shall receive and document receiving at least 5 hours of qualifying continuing education annually. Continuing education qualifies under this subdivision if it covers any of the following: DCF 202.08(1)(b)5.b.b. Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices. DCF 202.08(1)(b)5.d.d. Prevention of and response to emergencies due to allergic reactions to food or other allergens. DCF 202.08(1)(b)5.e.e. Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic, and other hazards that can cause bodily injury. DCF 202.08(1)(b)5.g.g. Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from natural disaster or human-caused events. DCF 202.08(1)(b)5.h.h. Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. In this subd. 5. h., “biocontaminants” includes blood, body fluids, or excretions that may spread infectious disease. DCF 202.08(1)(b)5.n.n. Other topics that promote child development or protect children’s health and safety. DCF 202.08(1)(b)6.6. Continuing education hours completed in excess of the 5 hour requirement in subd. 5. may be used to meet the continuing education requirement for the following year. DCF 202.08(1m)(1m) General conditions of approval and operational requirements. DCF 202.08(1m)(a)1.1. A certified child care operator shall be a responsible, mature individual who is fit and qualified. In determining whether an applicant is fit and qualified, the certification agency shall consider qualifications under sub. (1) and any information listed under s. DCF 202.02 (7m) by the applicant, operator, household member, or other individual directly or indirectly participating in the operation of the certified child care. DCF 202.08(1m)(a)2.2. Prior to receiving or continuing certification, an applicant or operator shall complete all application forms truthfully and accurately and pay all fees that are due to the certification agency or to the department. DCF 202.08(1m)(a)3.3. A certified child care operator shall ensure that any action, by commission or omission, or any condition or occurrence relating to the operation or maintenance of the child care premises does not adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of any child in care. DCF 202.08(1m)(a)4.4. A certified child care operator shall comply with all laws governing the certified child care program and its operation, including s. 48.686, Stats., and ch. DCF 13 and ensure that all employees and volunteers comply with these laws.