DCF 250.06(11)(c)8.8. A center’s plan for use of an off-premises outdoor play space is subject to approval by the department. Within 30 days after receipt of a plan and request for an exemption from the requirements under par. (b), the department shall either approve the plan and grant the exemption or not approve the plan and deny the request for exemption. The department shall notify the center in writing of its decision and if it does not grant an exemption, shall state its reasons for not granting the exemption. DCF 250.06(11)(c)9.9. If any circumstance described in an approved plan for use of off-premises outdoor play space changes or if any condition for plan approval is not met, the department may withdraw its approval of the plan and cancel the exemption. A center with an approved plan shall immediately report to the department’s licensing representative any significant change in any circumstance described in the plan. DCF 250.06(12)(a)(a) Swimming pools on the premises of the center may not be used by children in care. Swimming pools on the premises shall be enclosed by a 4-foot fence with a self-closing, self-latching door. In addition, all of the following restrictions apply: DCF 250.06(12)(a)1.1. If access to the pool is through a gate, the gate shall be closed and locked during the center’s hours of operation. DCF 250.06(12)(a)2.2. If access to the pool is through a door, the door shall be closed, visibly locked and equipped with an alarm at the door that signals when someone has entered the pool area. The door may not be used as an exit. DCF 250.06(12)(a)3.3. Locks shall be located so that the locks cannot be opened by the children. DCF 250.06(12)(a)4.4. The free-standing wall of an aboveground pool may not serve as an enclosure unless it is at least 4 feet in height and not climbable. If a ladder is present, the ladder shall be removed or raised up so that it is inaccessible to children. DCF 250.06(12)(a)5.5. The area around the pool enclosure shall be free of toys or equipment that would allow a child to climb or otherwise gain access to the pool. DCF 250.06(12)(b)(b) A wading pool on the premises may be used if the water is changed daily and the pool is disinfected daily. Supervision requirements and staff-to-child ratios under s. DCF 250.05 (3) and (4) shall be met. DCF 250.06(12)(c)(c) A pool, wading pool, water attraction, or beach that is not located on center premises may be used by children if all of the following conditions are met: DCF 250.06(12)(c)1.1. The construction and operation of the pool meet the requirements of chs. SPS 390 and ATCP 76 for public swimming pools and the beach complies with any applicable local ordinance. DCF 250.06(12)(c)3.3. While children are in the water of a pool, wading pool, water attraction, or beach, the following staff-to-child ratios for providers who can swim shall be met: DCF 250.06(12)(c)4.4. When a mixed age group of children are swimming, the staff-to-child ratio shall be adjusted based on to the number of children in the water and each child’s age. DCF 250.06 NoteNote: A worksheet to help calculate the staff to child ratio for mixed aged groupings during swimming is available from the department upon request. Requests may be made to the licensing representative or regional office in Appendix A.
DCF 250.06(12)(c)5.5. A child shall be restricted to the area of the pool or beach that is within the child’s swimming ability. DCF 250.06(12)(c)6.6. If some of the children are in the water and others are not, there shall be at least 2 providers supervising the children. One provider shall supervise the children who are in the water, and the other provider shall supervise the children who are not in the water. DCF 250.06 HistoryHistory: CR 03-052: cr. Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 3-1-05; corrections in (6) (a), (11) (c) 3. b. and (12) (c) 1. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register November 2008 No. 635; CR 07-102: am. (1) (a), (b) 2., 3., (2) (e), (3), (6) (b), (c), (7) (a) 6. c., (9) (d), (11) (b) 2., 3., 4., (12) (b), (c) (intro.) and 3. (intro.), cr. (4) (e) and (12) (c) 6., r. (7) (a) 8. Register December 2008 No. 636, eff. 1-1-09; corrections in (6) (b), (7) (a) 6. c. and (12) (b) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1. and 7., Stats., Register December 2008 No. 636; corrections in (6) (a), (b) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register August 2011 No. 668; corrections in (4) (d), (12) (c) 1. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2012 No. 674; correction in (12) (c) 1. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register July 2016 No. 727; EmR1918: emerg. am. (1) (b) 1., 3., cr. (1) (b) 4., am. (2) (b), (c), (d), (g), (h), cr. (2) (L), (m), r. and recr. (3) (title), renum. (3) to (3) (a) (intro.) and am., cr. (3) (a) 1. to 4., (b), r. (5), am. (7) (a) 6. c., r. (8), r. and recr. (9) (title), (e), cr. (9) (f), Table 250.06, (g) to (n), r. (10), am. (11) (b) 3., cr. (11) (b) 3m., am. (11) (b) 4., eff. 1-30-19; CR 19-089: am. (1) (b) 1., 3., cr. (1) (b) 4., am. (2) (b), (c), (d), (g), (h), cr. (2) (L), (m), r. and recr. (3) (title), renum. (3) to (3) (a) (intro.) and am., cr. (3) (a) 1. to 4., (b), r. (5), am. (7) (a) 6. c., r. (8), r. and recr. (9) (title), (e), cr. (9) (f), Table 250.06, (g) to (n), r. (10), am. (11) (b) 3., cr. (11) (b) 3m., am. (11) (b) 4. Register March 2020 No. 771, eff. 4-1-20; correction in (11) (c) 3. b. made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register March 2020 No. 772; CR 20-003: am. (11) (b) 2. Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8-1-20; CR 21-100: cr. (2) (n), r. and recr. (4) (a), (6), am. (9) (c), (12) (a) (intro.), 4. Register February 2023 No. 806, eff. 3-1-23; correction in (2) (n) 2. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2023 No. 806. DCF 250.07(1)(a)(a) A provider shall plan activities so that each child may be or do all of the following: