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.

DCF 251.04(4)(d)(d) The center shall notify parents of any religious training that is part of the center’s program. The reference to the religious component shall be included in any publicity and in the education policy.

DCF 251.04(4)(e)(e) The center shall provide a summary of this chapter to the parents of each child upon the child’s enrollment.

DCF 251.04 NoteNote: Copies of a summary of this chapter may be obtained from the Child Care Information Center, www.ccic.wi.gov, 1-800-362-7353.

DCF 251.04(4)(f)(f) A copy of this chapter shall be posted or available in an area of the center where parents are likely to see it.

DCF 251.04(4)(g)(g) A copy of the child care policies of the center shall be made available to the parents in an area of the center accessible to parents. Personnel policies need not be included.

DCF 251.04(6)(a)(a) The licensee shall maintain a current written record obtained prior to the child’s first day of attendance or subsequent re-enrollment at the center on each child enrolled and shall make the record available to the licensing representative on request. Each record shall include all of the following:

DCF 251.04(6)(a)1.e.e. The name, address, telephone number and relationship to the child of a person to be notified in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached immediately.

DCF 251.04(6)(a)1.g.g. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of persons other than a parent authorized to call for the child or to accept the child who is dropped off.