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.
DCF 251.06(2)(L)(L) If a hot tub is located in a room or area not intended for use by children, access to the room or area shall be controlled through the use of a visibly locked door. The lock shall be installed so that the lock is inaccessible to children.
DCF 251.06(2)(m)(m) Cleaning aids such as mops and brooms shall be clean. Buckets used with mops shall be emptied and stored in areas inaccessible to children.
DCF 251.06(2)(n)(n) Garbage containers in the building shall be rigid, covered, watertight, and emptied daily or more often as needed. Compactors need not be emptied daily. Garbage and refuse stored out of doors shall be kept in leak-proof containers equipped with tight-fitting covers and shall be disposed of as necessary to prevent decomposition or overflow.
DCF 251.06(2)(o)(o) Windows and doors that are used for ventilation shall be screened.
DCF 251.06(2)(p)(p)
DCF 251.06(2)(p)1.1.
DCF 251.06(2)(p)1.a.a. Each licensee shall test or have a test conducted for radon gas levels in the lowest level of the center that is used by children in care for at least 7 hours per week. The test shall be conducted for a minimum of 48 hours with the center’s windows closed.
DCF 251.06(2)(p)1.b.b. In a center licensed prior to March 1, 2023, the test for radon gas levels shall be conducted no later than September 1, 2023.
DCF 251.06(2)(p)1.c.c. In a center licensed on or after March 1, 2023, the test for radon gas levels shall be conducted within 6 months prior to providing care for children.
DCF 251.06(2)(p)2.2. The licensee shall submit a copy of the radon test results under subds. 1. and 5. to the department within 5 days after receipt.
DCF 251.06(2)(p)3.3. The lowest level of a center that is used by children in care for at least 7 hours per week may not have radon gas levels that exceed 4 picocuries per liter of air, except as provided in subd. 4. b.
DCF 251.06(2)(p)4.4. If the levels of radon gases exceed 4 picocuries per liter of air in the lowest level of the center, the licensee shall do all of the following:
DCF 251.06(2)(p)4.a.a. Notify the parents of children in care.
DCF 251.06(2)(p)4.b.b. Have a radon mitigation system installed, test for radon gas levels following the procedures specified in subd. 1. a., and submit radon test results that meet the standard in subd. 3. to the department within 12 months after the date of the test under subd. 1.
DCF 251.06(2)(p)5.5.
DCF 251.06(2)(p)5.a.a. In this subdivision, “commercial building” means a building that is not a residential building and that meets the definition of a “place of employment” or a “public building” in s. 101.01 (11) or (12), Stats.
DCF 251.06(2)(p)5.b.b. In this subdivision, “residential building” means a building that meets the definition of a “dwelling” in s. 101.61 (1), Stats.
DCF 251.06(2)(p)5.c.c. The licensee of a center in a commercial building shall test for radon gas levels every 5 years after the test under subd. 1. or, if a radon mitigation system was installed, every 5 years after the test under subd. 4. b. The test shall be conducted following the procedures specified in subd. 1. a.
DCF 251.06(2)(p)5.d.d. The licensee of a center in a residential building shall test for radon gas levels every 2 years after the test under subd. 1. or, if a radon mitigation system was installed, every 2 years after the test under subd. 4. b. The test shall be conducted following the procedures specified in subd. 1. a.
DCF 251.06 NoteNote: For more information, contact the state radon office or local radon information center at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/radon/infocenters.htm.
DCF 251.06(3)(3)Emergency plans and drills.
DCF 251.06(3)(a)(a) Each center shall have a written plan for taking appropriate action in the event of an emergency, including fire, tornado, or flood; extreme heat or cold; loss of building services, including 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; or other circumstances requiring immediate attention. The plan shall include procedures for all of the following:
DCF 251.06(3)(a)1.1. Evacuation, relocation, shelter-in-place, and lock-down.
DCF 251.06(3)(a)2.2. Ensuring the needs of children under 2 years of age and children with disabilities are met.
DCF 251.06(3)(a)3.3. Communication with parents.