DCF 251.055(2)(k)(k) Support staff, such as clerical, housekeeping, and food service staff, may only be considered in determining whether the required staff-to-child ratios are met at any of the following times: DCF 251.055(2)(k)1.1. During those hours when they give full attention to the care and supervision of children if they meet the qualifications of a child care worker. DCF 251.055(2)(L)(L) Child care workers shall be free of non-classroom duties when they are counted in meeting the staff-to-child ratios. DCF 251.055(2)(m)(m) Children of staff who attend the center and who are on the premises for supervision and care shall be included in determining group size and staff-to-child ratios. DCF 251.055 HistoryHistory: EmR1918: emerg. cr., eff. 1-30-19; CR 19-089: cr. Register March 2020 No. 771, eff. 4-1-20; CR 21-100: am. (1) (b), Table, (2) (g) 1. Register February 2023 No. 806, eff. 3-1-23. DCF 251.06DCF 251.06 Physical plant and equipment. DCF 251.06(1)(a)(a) The building in which a center is located shall comply with applicable state and local building codes. The licensee shall maintain a building inspection report that specifies that the building meets the applicable Wisconsin commercial building codes for use as a group child care center. DCF 251.06 NoteNote: Local authorities should be consulted to obtain any required zoning clearances or building permits.
DCF 251.06(1)(c)(c) Space designated for use by children may only be used by children and staff and may not be used for other purposes while the center is open. DCF 251.06(1)(e)(e) If the inside temperature exceeds 80° F., the licensee shall provide for air circulation with fans, with air conditioning, or by other means. DCF 251.06(2)(a)(a) The indoor and outdoor premises shall be free of hazards including any recalled products. DCF 251.06(2)(b)(b) Steam radiators, fireplaces, wood burning stoves, electric fans, electric outlets, electrical heating units and hot surfaces, such as pipes, shall be protected by screens or guards so that children cannot touch them. DCF 251.06(2)(c)(c) Firearms, ammunition and other potentially dangerous items may not be kept on the premises. DCF 251.06(2)(d)(d) Materials harmful to children, including power tools, flammable, or combustible materials, insecticides, matches, drugs, cleaning supplies, bleaches, and other hazardous, toxic, or poisonous articles shall be appropriately labeled and stored in areas inaccessible to children. DCF 251.06(2)(e)(e) A motor vehicle shall be immediately available at the center at all times in case of an emergency if a public or private rescue or emergency vehicle cannot arrive at the center within 10 minutes of a phone call. DCF 251.06(2)(f)(f) The center shall have a working telephone or access to a working telephone on the premises during hours of operation, with a list of emergency telephone numbers, including telephone numbers for the local fire department, police department, or other law enforcement agency, poison control center, and emergency medical service in a location known to all providers. In this paragraph, “telephone” does not include a pay telephone requiring payment to reach the operator or a telephone in a locked room. DCF 251.06(2)(g)(g) Stairs, walks, ramps and porches shall be maintained in a safe condition and free from the accumulation of water, ice or snow. DCF 251.06(2)(gm)(gm) The premises shall be well drained, free from litter, clean, and in good repair. The premises shall be maintained to prevent the entrance or harborage of vermin. DCF 251.06(2)(h)(h) Smoking is prohibited on the premises of the center or in a vehicle used to transport children when the children are in care. DCF 251.06 NoteNote: See s. DCF 251.03 (25) for the definition of premises. DCF 251.06(2)(i)(i) There shall be no flaking or deteriorating paint on exterior or interior surfaces in areas accessible to children. DCF 251.06(2)(im)(im) No lead-based paint or other toxic finishing material may be used on indoor or outdoor furnishings and equipment. DCF 251.06(2)(j)(j) Children may not be allowed in an area where power tools are in use. DCF 251.06(2)(k)(k) A hot tub located in a room or area accessible to children shall have a visible, locked, rigid cover or be enclosed by a locked fence at least 4 feet tall. The lock shall be installed so that the lock is inaccessible to children.