DCF 251.09(3)(a)1.
1. Feed each infant and each toddler on the child's own feeding schedule.
DCF 251.09(3)(a)2.
2. Ensure that food, breast milk, and formula brought from home are labeled with the child's name and the date and are refrigerated, if required.
DCF 251.09(3)(a)2m.
2m. Ensure each infant and toddler is correctly fed the food, breastmilk, or formula labeled with the infant's or toddler's name.
DCF 251.09(3)(a)3.
3. Ensure that food, breast milk, and formula offered to infants and toddlers is consistent with the requirements of the U.S. department of agriculture child and adult care food program.
DCF 251.09(3)(a)7.
7. Discard leftover milk or formula within 2 hours after each feeding and rinse bottles after use.
DCF 251.09(3)(a)8.
8. Offer drinking water to infants and toddlers, as appropriate, several times daily.
DCF 251.09(3)(a)9.
9. Hold a child who is unable to hold a bottle whenever a bottle is given. Bottles may not be propped.
DCF 251.09(3)(a)10.
10. Cover, date and refrigerate commercial baby food containers which are opened and foods prepared in the center which are stored. If not used within 36 hours, leftover food shall be discarded.
DCF 251.09(3)(a)11.
11. Hold or place a child too young to sit in a high chair in an infant seat during feeding. Wide-based high chairs, hook-on chairs or infant seats with safety straps shall be provided for children who are not developmentally able to sit at tables and chairs.
DCF 251.09(3)(a)12.
12. Encourage children to experiment with self-feeding with their hands and spoons. Eating utensils and cups shall be scaled to the size and developmental level of the children.
DCF 251.09(3)(a)13.
13. Offer a variety of nourishing foods to each child according to the child's developmental level and the parent's feeding instructions.
DCF 251.09(3)(b)
(b) Procedures for heating infant formula, milk, and food shall be posted, and child care workers shall follow the posted procedures.
DCF 251.09(3)(c)
(c) Infant bottles and nipples may not be reused without first being cleaned and sanitized.
DCF 251.09(4)(a)1.
1. Plan toilet training in cooperation with the parent so that a child's toilet routine is consistent between the center and the child's home, except that no routine attempts may be made to toilet train a child under 18 months of age.
DCF 251.09(4)(a)3.
3. Change each child on an easily cleanable surface that is cleaned with soap and water and a disinfectant solution after each use. The disinfectant solution shall be registered with the U.S. environmental protection agency as a disinfectant and have instructions for use as a disinfectant on the label. The solution shall be prepared and applied as indicated on the label.
DCF 251.09(4)(a)4.
4. If the diapering surface is above floor level, provide a barrier or restraint to prevent falling. A child may not be left unattended on the diapering surface.
DCF 251.09(4)(a)5.
5. Place disposable soiled diapers and gloves, if used, in a plastic-lined, hands-free, covered container immediately.
DCF 251.09(4)(a)6.
6. Place parent-supplied soiled cloth diapers in labeled plastic bags which are kept separate from other clothing.
DCF 251.09(4)(a)7.
7. Place center-supplied soiled cloth diapers in a plastic-lined, covered container for washing by a commercial diaper service.
DCF 251.09(4)(a)8.
8. Remove soiled diapers from containers as needed but at least daily for washing or disposal. Containers shall be washed and disinfected daily.
DCF 251.09(4)(a)10.
10. Apply lotions, powders or salves to a child during diapering only at the specific written direction of the child's parent or the child's physician. The directions on use shall be posted in the diaper changing area.
Recording the use of lotions, powders or salves during diapering in the medical log book is not required.
DCF 251.09(4)(a)11.
11. Wash the child's diaper area before each diapering with a disposable or fabric towel used only once.
DCF 251.09(4)(b)
(b) Each self-contained classroom or area serving infants or toddlers who are diapered shall have a sink with hot and cold running water which is not used for food preparation or dishwashing within the room or area.
DCF 251.09(4)(c)
(c) There shall be a solid barrier between the diapering area and any food preparation area.
DCF 251.09(4)(d)
(d) There shall be a supply of diapers sufficient to meet the needs of the children using diapers at the center.
DCF 251.09 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1997, No. 493, eff. 8-1-97;
CR 03-052: renum. (1) (a) to be (am), am. (1) (title) and (intro.), (f), (2) (f) and (3) (a) 4., cr. (1) (j) to (L) and (2) (bm), r. (3) (a) 5.
Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 3-1-05; corrections in (1) (e) and (h) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register November 2008 No. 635;
CR 07-102: am. (1) (d) (intro.), 1., 2., (h), (4) (a) 3., 5. and 10.
Register December 2008 No. 636, eff. 1-1-09;
2015 Wis. Act 132: am. (1) (e)
Register February 2016 No. 722, eff. 3-1-16;
EmR1918: emerg. am. (1) (am) (intro.), renum. (1) (d) (intro.) to (1) (d) and am., r. (1) (d) 1., 2., am. (1) (e), (f), (k), (L), cr. (2) (intro.), r. (2) (i), am. (2) (j), (k), (3) (a) 2., 3., r. (3) (a) 4., 6., am. (3) (a) 8., 9., 13., 15., (b), cr. (3) (c), am. (4) (a) 2., 3., r. (4) (a) 9., am. (4) (d), eff. 1-30-19;
CR 19-089: am. (1) (am) (intro.), renum. (1) (d) (intro.) to (1) (d) and am., r. (1) (d) 1., 2., am. (1) (e), (f), (k), (L), cr. (2) (intro.), r. (2) (i), am. (2) (j), (k), (3) (a) 2., 3., r. (3) (a) 4., 6., am. (3) (a) 8., 9., 13., 15., (b), cr. (3) (c), am. (4) (a) 2., 3., r. (4) (a) 9., am. (4) (d)
Register March 2020 No. 771, eff. 4-1-20;
CR 21-100: am. (1) (j), cr. (1) (m), (n), (3) (a) 2m., am. (3) (a) 7.
Register February 2023 No. 806, eff. 3-1-23.
DCF 251.094(1)(a)(a) This section applies to group child care centers that serve only school-age children and group child care centers that serve school-age children in groups separate from children who are under 5 years of age.
DCF 251.094(2)(a)
(a) The licensee may act as a school-age administrator. If the licensee does not act as the school-age administrator, the licensee shall designate a person or persons to be the school-age administrator.
The school-age administrator shall be responsible for overall organizational management, including personnel, finance, physical plant, and the implementation of policies and procedures.
DCF 251.094(2)(b)
(b) A school-age administrator, including a licensee that is a school-age administrator, shall meet either the qualifications of an administrator under s.
DCF 251.05 (3) (d) 2. to
5. or the qualifications in this subsection.
DCF 251.094(2)(c)
(c) A school-age administrator shall be at least 21 years of age and have completed high school or its equivalent, as determined by the Wisconsin department of public instruction.
DCF 251.094(2)(d)1.1. Before a person assumes the position of school-age administrator, the person shall have all the following:
DCF 251.094(2)(d)1.a.
a. At least one year of experience as a manager or satisfactory completion of a department-approved course in business or program administration.
DCF 251.094(2)(d)1.b.
b. One year of experience as a school-age director or satisfactory completion of a noncredit department-approved course or course for credit in school-age child growth and development.
DCF 251.094(2)(d)2.
2. Notwithstanding subd.
1., a person is not required to complete the preservice training specified in subd.
1. if the person was employed as an administrator in a school-age program prior to March 1, 2023, and met the preservice training requirements at that time.
DCF 251.094(2)(e)
(e) Within one year after assuming the position, each school-age administrator shall complete at least 10 hours of training in supervision or personnel management if the school-age administrator has not previously received that training. The training may be counted as part of the annual continuing education requirement.
DCF 251.094(2m)
(2m)
School-age administrator and school-age director. An individual may perform the duties of both a school-age administrator under sub.
(2) (a) and a school-age director under sub.
(3) (a) if the individual meets the qualifications for both positions under subs.
(2) (b) to
(e) and
(3) (b) to
(d).
DCF 251.094(3)(a)
(a) A school-age director shall be responsible for the management and implementation of the program for the school-age children; supervision of the staff, including recruitment, hiring, and training; oversight for regulatory compliance; and development of policies and procedures.
DCF 251.094(3)(b)
(b) No person may act as the school-age director for more than 5 school-age program sites.
DCF 251.094(3)(c)2.
2. Have completed high school or its equivalent as determined by the Wisconsin department of public instruction.
DCF 251.094(3)(c)3.
3. Have at least 240 hours of experience as a school-age program leader, public or private school teacher, student teacher, coach, camp counselor, mentor in a community-based organization, or equivalent experience in another approved setting.
DCF 251.094(3)(c)4.
4. Have completed at least one of the preservice training requirements in Table 251.094 prior to beginning work as a school-age director, except as specified in par.
(d). The school-age director shall also complete any additional training requirements in Table 251.094 as provided.
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DCF 251.094 Note
Note: The noncredit courses approved by the department to meet the entry-level training requirements for a school-age director are Introduction to the School-Age Care Profession and Skills and Strategies for the School-Age Teacher. School-age directors may also meet this requirement by completing both Guiding Behavior of Children in School-Age Programs and School-Age Curricular Framework in place of Skills and Strategies for the School-Age Teacher.
DCF 251.094(3)(d)
(d) A person employed as a director in a school-age program prior to March 1, 2023, is not required to complete the preservice training specified in par.
(c) 4. DCF 251.094(4)(a)
(a) A school-age program leader shall plan, implement, and supervise the daily activities for a group of children, and is also responsible for communication with families, relations with the community, and coordination with other school-age staff.
DCF 251.094(4)(b)2.
2. Have completed high school or its equivalent as determined by the Wisconsin department of public instruction.
DCF 251.094(4)(b)3.
3. Have at least 240 hours of experience as a group leader, school-age assistant, public or private school teacher, student teacher or practicum, coach, camp counselor, mentor through a community-based organization, or in another approved setting.
DCF 251.094(4)(c)
(c) Prior to assuming the position, a person hired to be a school-age program leader shall complete or obtain one of the following:
DCF 251.094(4)(c)1.
1. Four credits in school-age child growth and development or its equivalent.
DCF 251.094(4)(c)2.
2. The first 2 courses of the Registry Afterschool & Youth Development Credential.
DCF 251.094(4)(c)3.
3. Two noncredit department-approved courses for school-age program and group leaders.
DCF 251.094 Note
Note: The noncredit courses approved by the department to meet the entry level training requirements for a school-age program leader are Introduction to the School-Age Care Profession and Skills and Strategies for the School-Age Teacher. School-age program leaders may also meet this requirement by completing both Guiding Behavior of Children in School-Age Programs and School-Age Curricular Framework in place of Skills and Strategies for the School-Age Teacher.
DCF 251.094(4)(c)4.
4. One noncredit department-approved course and 2 credits in education, physical education, community health, child guidance, recreation, psychology, social work, or juvenile justice.
DCF 251.094 Note
Note: The noncredit course approved by the department to meet the entry level training requirement for a school-age program leader in combination with 2 credits is Introduction to the School-Age Care Profession.
DCF 251.094(5)(a)
(a) A school-age group leader shall work under the supervision of a school-age program leader.
DCF 251.094(5)(b)
(b) A school-age group leader shall work with the program leader to plan, implement, and supervise the daily activities for a group of children.
DCF 251.094(5)(c)2.
2. Have completed high school or its equivalent as determined by the Wisconsin department of public instruction.
DCF 251.094(5)(c)3.
3. Have satisfactorily completed one of the following within 6 months after assuming the position:
DCF 251.094 Note
Note:
Introduction to the School-Age Care Profession is the noncredit course approved by the department to meet the entry level training requirements for a school-age group leader.
DCF 251.094(6)(a)
(a) A school-age program aide shall work under the direction and supervision of a school-age program leader.
DCF 251.094(6)(b)
(b) A person who is a school-age program aide shall be at least 16 years of age.
DCF 251.094(6)(c)
(c) A school-age program aide shall either meet the qualifications of a program aide under s.
DCF 251.05 (3) (gm) 3. or have satisfactorily completed at least one of the following within 6 months after assuming the position:
DCF 251.094(6)(c)1.
1. An assistant child care teacher training program approved by the Wisconsin department of public instruction.
DCF 251.094(6)(c)2.
2. At least 10 hours of training approved by the department in the care of school-age children.
DCF 251.094 Note
Note: Introduction to the School-Age Care Profession is the noncredit course approved by the department to meet the entry-level training requirements for a school-age program aide.
