DCF 251.07(6)(i)1.1. A child’s hands shall be washed with soap and warm running water before meals and snacks, after handling a pet or animal, and after toileting or diapering. A child’s hands and face shall be washed when soiled. For children under one year of age, hands may be washed with soap and a wet fabric or paper washcloth that is used once and discarded. DCF 251.07(6)(i)2.2. Persons working with children shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water before handling food, before and after assisting with toileting and diapering, after wiping bodily secretions from a child with a disposable tissue, and after exposure to blood or bodily fluids. If gloves are used, hands shall be washed after the removal of gloves. DCF 251.07(6)(i)3.3. Personal use items, such as cups, eating utensils, toothbrushes, combs, and towels may not be shared and shall be kept in a sanitary condition. DCF 251.07(6)(i)4.4. Wet or soiled clothing and diapers shall be changed promptly from an available supply of clean clothing. DCF 251.07(6)(i)6.6. If running water is not immediately available when outdoors or on field trips, soap and water-based wet wipes may be used. When running water becomes available, hands must be washed immediately with soap and running water. DCF 251.07(6)(i)7.7. Disinfecting hand sanitizers may not replace the use of soap and water when washing hands. DCF 251.07(6)(j)1.1. Written permission from the parent to call a child’s physician or refer the child for medical care in case of injury shall be on file at the center. The center shall contact the parent as soon as possible after an emergency has occurred or, if the injury is minor, when the parent picks up the child. DCF 251.07 NoteNote: The center may use the department’s form, Child Care Enrollment, or its own form for obtaining medical consent from the parent. The form is available on the department’s website, https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cclicensing/ccformspubs. DCF 251.07(6)(j)2.2. A center shall identify a planned source of emergency medical care, such as a hospital emergency room, clinic or other constantly staffed facility, and shall advise parents about the designated emergency medical facility. DCF 251.07(6)(j)3.3. A center shall establish and follow written procedures for bringing a child to an emergency medical care facility and for treatment of minor injuries. DCF 251.07(6)(j)6.6. Superficial wounds shall be cleaned with soap and water only and protected with a bandaid or bandage. DCF 251.07(6)(j)7.7. Suspected poisoning shall be treated only after consultation with a poison control center. DCF 251.07(7)(a)(a) Animals shall be maintained in good health and appropriately immunized against rabies. Rabies vaccinations shall be documented with a current certificate from a veterinarian. DCF 251.07 NoteNote: Service animals used to assist persons with a disability are not considered pets when they are used as a service animal.
DCF 251.07(7)(b)(b) Animals that pose any risk to the children shall be restricted from the indoor and outdoor areas used by children. DCF 251.07(7)(c)(c) Licensees shall ensure that parents are aware of the presence of pets and animals in the center. If pets and animals are allowed to roam in areas of the center occupied by children, written acknowledgement from the parents shall be obtained. If pets are added after a child is enrolled, parents shall be notified in writing prior to the pets’ addition to the center. DCF 251.07(7)(d)(d) Reptiles, amphibians, turtles, ferrets, poisonous animals, psittacine birds, exotic and wild animals may not be accessible to children. DCF 251.07 NoteNote: Psittacine birds are hooked-billed birds of the parrot family that have 2 toes forward and 2 toes backward and include parrots, macaws, grays, lovebirds and cockatoos.
DCF 251.07(7)(e)(e) All contact between pets or animals and children shall be under the close supervision of a child care worker who is close enough to remove the child immediately if the pet or animal shows signs of distress or the child shows signs of treating the pet or animal inappropriately. DCF 251.07(7)(f)(f) Pets in classrooms shall be confined in cages while food is being prepared or served in the classroom. Pets, cages and litter boxes are prohibited in kitchens, lunch rooms, and food storage areas. Pet and animal feeding dishes, excluding water dishes, and litter boxes may not be placed in areas accessible to children. DCF 251.07(7)(g)(g) Indoor and outdoor areas accessible to children shall be free of animal excrement. DCF 251.07(7)(h)(h) If dogs or cats are allowed in areas of the center accessible to children, the certificate of insurance required under s. DCF 251.04 (2) (g) shall indicate the number and types of pets covered by the insurance. DCF 251.07(7)(i)(i) Licensees shall ensure that the center is in compliance with all applicable local ordinances regarding the number, types and health status of pets or animals. DCF 251.07(8)(8) Miscellaneous activities. A center that includes in its program watercraft, riflery, archery, horseback riding, or adventure-based activities shall comply with the applicable requirements under s. DCF 252.44 (8), (9), (11), and (13).