DCF 202.08(4)(k)(k) If a child care operator or a child care provider is aware that a child attending certified child care or a child care operator’s own child has a reportable communicable disease under ch. DHS 145 that is transmitted through normal contact, the operator or provider shall comply with all of the following requirements: DCF 202.08(4)(k)1.1. The child care operator or child care provider shall notify the local public health officer and parents of all the enrolled children within 48 hours of being notified of the diagnosis. DCF 202.08(4)(k)2.2. A child who has or had a reportable communicable disease under ch. DHS 145 may not be admitted to certified child care unless the child’s parents provide a statement from a physician that the child’s condition is no longer contagious or the child has been absent for a period of time equal to the longest usual incubation period for the disease as specified by the department of health services. DCF 202.08 NoteNote: The Division of Public Health within the Department of Health Services has developed materials that identify those communicable diseases that are required to be reported to a 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 child care. Copies of the communicable disease chart are available on the DHS website at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p44397b.pdf. DCF 202.08(4)(L)(L) No operator, provider, household member, employee, volunteer, visitor, parent or any other person may be in contact with the children in care if any of the following conditions are met: DCF 202.08(4)(L)1.1. The person has symptoms of illness or of a communicable disease that is reportable under ch. DHS 145 and may be transmitted through normal contact. DCF 202.08(4)(L)2.2. The person’s behavior or mental or physical condition gives reasonable concern for the safety of the children. DCF 202.08(4)(o)(o) A provider shall use universal precautions when exposed to blood or bodily fluids or discharge containing blood. All persons exposed to blood or bodily fluids containing blood or other types of bodily discharges shall wash their hands immediately with soap and warm running water. DCF 202.08(4m)(a)1.1. An operator shall have a written plan for taking appropriate action in the event of an emergency including a fire; a tornado; a flood; extreme outdoor heat or cold; a loss of building service, including no heat, water, electricity or telephone; human-caused events, such as threats to the building or its occupants; allergic reactions; lost or missing children; vehicle accidents; a provider’s family situation, such as medical emergency or illness; or other circumstances requiring immediate attention. The plan shall include procedures for all of the following: DCF 202.08(4m)(a)1.c.c. Ensuring that the needs of all children are met, including children under 2 years of age, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. DCF 202.08(4m)(a)2.2. The plan under subd. 1. shall be reviewed periodically and practiced as specified in the plan. DCF 202.08(4m)(b)(b) An operator shall have a written plan to prevent and respond to food and other allergy-related emergencies. DCF 202.08(4m)(c)(c) An operator shall designate an emergency back-up provider. The emergency back-up child care provider shall be at least 18 years of age and able to provide an acceptable level of child care. DCF 202.08(4m)(d)1.1. The home shall have at least one telephone in working order. If a cellular phone is used as a primary phone, it shall be operational during the hours of child care. DCF 202.08(4m)(d)2.2. The home shall have a list of emergency numbers posted in a location known to all providers, including the numbers for the police, fire station, emergency medical care, child protective services agency, and poison control center. DCF 202.08(4m)(e)(e) An operator shall ensure that each provider, volunteer, substitute, and emergency back-up provider receives an orientation before beginning work that covers the following: DCF 202.08(4m)(e)2.2. A review of children’s records, including parent and emergency contact information. DCF 202.08(4m)(e)3.3. Specific information relating to a child’s special health care needs, including administration of medications, disabilities, allergies, or other special health conditions. DCF 202.08(5)(a)(a) A child care provider may not be engaged in any other activity or occupation during the hours of operation when children are in care that interferes with the adequate care and supervision of children, except for daily maintenance of the home. DCF 202.08(5)(b)(b) A child care provider shall be awake whenever the children in care are awake.