DCF 251.08(2)(c)(c) The name, address, and telephone number of the child’s health care provider.
DCF 251.08(2)(d)(d) Written consent from the child’s parent or guardian for emergency medical treatment.
DCF 251.08 NoteNote: The licensee may use the department’s form, Child Care Enrollment, to obtain consent of the child’s parent for emergency medical treatment. Information on how to obtain forms is available on the department’s website, https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cclicensing/ccformspubs.
DCF 251.08(3)(3)Required information for each trip. The licensee shall ensure that written documentation of all of the following is maintained at the center and in any vehicle transporting children while the children are being transported:
DCF 251.08(3)(a)(a) A list of the children being transported.
DCF 251.08(3)(b)(b) A copy of the completed permission and emergency information form under sub. (2) for each child being transported.
DCF 251.08(3)(c)(c) For transportation to or from a child’s home or school, the transportation route and scheduled stops.
DCF 251.08(4)(4)Driver.
DCF 251.08(4)(a)(a) The driver of a vehicle used to transport children in care shall be at least 18 years of age and shall hold a valid driver’s license for the state where the driver resides and for the type of vehicle driven.
DCF 251.08(4)(b)(b) Before a driver who is not the licensee first transports children, the licensee shall provide the driver with a training. The licensee shall review, document, and update the training as necessary with each driver annually. The training shall include all of the following:
DCF 251.08(4)(b)1.1. The procedure for ensuring that all children are properly restrained in the appropriate child safety seat.
DCF 251.08(4)(b)2.2. The procedure for loading, unloading, and tracking of children being transported.
DCF 251.08(4)(b)3.3. The procedure for evacuating the children from a vehicle in an emergency.
DCF 251.08(4)(b)4.4. Behavior management techniques for use with children being transported.
DCF 251.08(4)(b)5.5. A review of this chapter and applicable statutes under s. 347.48, Stats.
DCF 251.08(4)(b)6.6. A review of applicable center policies.
DCF 251.08(4)(b)7.7. First aid procedures.
DCF 251.08(4)(b)8.8. A review of child abuse and neglect laws and center reporting procedures.
DCF 251.08(4)(b)9.9. Information on any special needs a child being transported may have and the plan for how those needs will be met.
DCF 251.08(4)(b)10.10. A review of the use of the vehicle alarm, if applicable.
DCF 251.08(4)(b)11.11. Any other job responsibilities as determined by the licensee.
DCF 251.08(4)(c)(c)
DCF 251.08(4)(c)1.1. Prior to the day a driver first transports children in care and annually thereafter, the licensee shall obtain a copy of the driving record for each driver and place the record in the staff file. The licensee shall review each driving record to ensure that the driver has no accidents or traffic violations that would indicate that having children ride with the driver could pose a threat to the children.
DCF 251.08(4)(c)2.2. In determining whether a driver may pose a threat to the children, the licensee shall consider the totality of the driver’s record, any other relevant facts, and the following factors in combination:
DCF 251.08(4)(c)2.a.a. The seriousness of any accidents or violations.
DCF 251.08(4)(c)2.b.b. How much time has passed since an accident or violation occurred.
DCF 251.08(4)(c)2.c.c. The number of accidents or violations.
DCF 251.08(4)(c)2.d.d. The likelihood that a similar incident will occur.
DCF 251.08(4)(c)3.3. A driver whose driving record indicates that the driver poses a threat to the children may not transport children.