DCF 251.07(3)(i)(i) Furnishings, toys, and other equipment shall be washed or cleaned when they become soiled.
DCF 251.07(4)(4)Rest periods.
DCF 251.07(4)(a)(a) A child under 5 years of age in care for more than 4 hours shall have a nap or rest period.
DCF 251.07(4)(b)(b) Child care workers shall permit a child who does not sleep after 30 minutes and a child who awakens to get up and to have quiet time through the use of equipment or activities which will not disturb other children.
DCF 251.07(4)(c)(c) Each child under one year of age who naps or sleeps shall be provided with a safe, washable crib or playpen that meets the applicable safety standards in 16 CFR Part 1219 or 1220 and shall be placed at least 2 feet from the nearest sleeping child. Cribs or playpens may be placed end-to-end if a solid partition separates the crib or playpen and an aisle not less than 2 feet in width is maintained between sleeping surfaces.
DCF 251.07(4)(cm)(cm) Each child one year of age and older who has a nap or rest period shall be provided with a sleeping surface that is clean, safe, washable, and placed at least 2 feet from the nearest sleeping child. Sleeping surfaces may be placed end-to-end if a solid partition separates children and an aisle not less than 2 feet in width is maintained between sleeping surfaces. The sleeping surface shall be any of the following:
DCF 251.07(4)(cm)1.1. A bed.
DCF 251.07(4)(cm)2.2. A cot.
DCF 251.07(4)(cm)3.3. A padded mat.
DCF 251.07(4)(cm)4.4. A sleeping bag.
DCF 251.07(4)(cm)5.5. A crib or playpen.
DCF 251.07(4)(d)(d) Each child one year of age and older not using a sleeping bag shall be provided with an individually identified sheet and blanket that may be used only by that child until it is washed.
DCF 251.07(4)(e)(e) Bedding shall be maintained and stored in a clean and sanitary manner, replaced immediately if wet or soiled, and washed after every 5 uses, at a minimum. A crib or playpen shall be washed and disinfected between changes in occupancy.
DCF 251.07(5)(5)Meals, snacks, and food service.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)(a) Food.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)1.1. Food shall be provided by the center based on the amount of time children are present as specified in Table 251.07.
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DCF 251.07(5)(a)2.2. Center-provided transportation time shall be included in determining the amount of time children are present for the purposes of subd. 1.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)3.3. Food shall be served at flexible intervals, but no child may go without nourishment for longer than 3 hours.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)4.4. At a minimum, children shall be provided food for each meal and snack that meets the U.S. department of agriculture child and adult care food program minimum meal requirements for amounts and types of food.
DCF 251.07 NoteNote: The USDA meal program requirements are found on the website, http://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)4m.4m. Additional portions of vegetables, fruits, bread, and milk shall be available.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)5.5. Menus for meals and snacks provided by the center shall:
DCF 251.07(5)(a)5.a.a. Be posted in the kitchen and in a conspicuous place accessible to parents.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)5.b.b. Be planned at least one week in advance, dated and kept on file for 3 months.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)5.c.c. Be available for review by the department.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)5m.5m. A daily menu may not be repeated within a one-week time period.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)6.6. Any changes in a menu as planned shall be recorded on the copies of the menu kept on file and posted for parents.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)6m.6m. When snacks are provided by parents for all children, a record of the snack served shall be posted in an area accessible to parents.