DCF 251.04 NoteNote: The licensing representative will notify the licensee if a plan of correction is required and provide the plan of correction format with the notification.
DCF 251.04(3)(g)(g) Any known convictions, pending charges, or other offenses of the licensee, group child care center employees, or other person subject to a child care background check that could potentially relate to the care of children at the center or activities of the center by the department’s next business day. DCF 251.04(3)(h)(h) Any change in room usage, such as changing the way rooms are primarily used by children or using rooms not previously approved for use at least 20 working days prior to the change. Changes in room usage shall be approved by the department prior to the change. DCF 251.04(3)(i)(i) Any incident related to a child who leaves the premises of the center without the knowledge of the provider or any incident that results in a provider not knowing the whereabouts of a child in attendance at the center within 24 hours of the occurrence. DCF 251.04(3)(j)(j) Any suspected abuse or neglect of a child by an employee or volunteer that was reported under s. DCF 251.04 (8), including any incident that results in a child being forcefully shaken or thrown against a surface, hard or soft, during the child’s hours of attendance, within 24 hours after the occurrence. DCF 251.04(3)(k)(k) Any incident involving law enforcement within 24 hours after the occurrence that: DCF 251.04(3)(k)1.1. Involves a licensee, a household resident or an employee of the center in an incident that causes, or threatens to cause, physical or serious emotional harm to an individual, including a child in the care of the center. DCF 251.04(3)(k)2.2. Involves any traffic-related incident where a person responsible for the violation transports children in the care of the center. DCF 251.04(3)(L)(L) Any construction or remodeling on the premises that has the potential to affect an area accessible to children or a condition of the license. Notification shall be provided in writing before the construction or remodeling begins. DCF 251.04 NoteNote: See s. DCF 251.11 (5) (a) for items that affect a condition of the license. DCF 251.04 NoteNote: Alterations, additions, or changes of use to commercial buildings may require submittal of plans to and approval by the Department of Safety and Professional Services or its agent before commencing construction. It is recommended that an architect or engineer be consulted prior to the beginning of any construction or remodeling to determine whether plans must be submitted.
DCF 251.04(3)(m)(m) Any confirmed case of a communicable disease reportable under ch. DHS 145 in a child enrolled at the center or a person in contact with children at the center, within 24 hours after the center is notified of the diagnosis. The licensee shall also notify the local health department within 24 hours after the center is notified of the diagnosis. DCF 251.04(3)(n)(n) Any change in meal preparation arrangements, at least 5 calendar days before the change. Centers adding meal preparation after an initial license has been issued shall document compliance with building codes related to kitchens before beginning to prepare meals on the premises. DCF 251.04(3)(o)(o) Any change in transportation services, at least 5 calendar days prior to the change. DCF 251.04(4)(a)(a) The center administrator shall notify the parents of an enrolled child of all of the following: DCF 251.04(4)(a)1.1. The child has been exposed to a confirmed case of a communicable disease reportable under ch. DHS 145 and transmitted through normal contact. Notification shall occur when the information becomes known to the center. DCF 251.04(4)(a)2.2. Notification shall be made immediately and shall provide sufficient detail to reasonably apprise the parent in all of the following situations: DCF 251.04(4)(a)2.c.c. The child experiences a head injury, has a seizure, consumes incorrect breastmilk, consumes food or drink that may contain the child’s allergen, consumes or comes in contact with poisonous materials, or is given incorrect medication. For purposes of this subd. 2. c., a “head injury” means a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. DCF 251.04(4)(a)3.3. The child has sustained a minor injury that does not appear to require professional medical evaluation. Notification may be made when the child is picked up at the center or delivered to the parent or other authorized person. DCF 251.04(4)(a)4.4. The child will be going on a field trip that is not part of the regularly scheduled program. Notification of the date, time, and destination shall be prior to the field trip. DCF 251.04(4)(b)(b) The center shall permit parents to visit and observe at any time during the center’s hours of operation, unless access is prohibited or restricted by court order. DCF 251.04(4)(c)(c) The center shall offer conferences at least twice each year for parent and staff communication regarding the child’s adjustment to the program and the child’s growth and development. DCF 251.04 NoteNote: When a child care worker or a parent has concerns about a child’s growth or development, a referral to a Birth-to-Three agency or the local public school should be considered to determine if the child is eligible for special services. Wisconsin has an information and referral service for persons with questions or concerns about a child’s development called Well Badger Resource Center that is available to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When a call is placed to Well Badger Resource Center at 1-800-642-7837, the caller will learn about early intervention services, as well as other related services in the area.