DCF 251.09(1)(f)(f) Infants and toddlers are restricted to first floors and ground floors having direct grade-level exits unless the building is in compliance with all applicable building codes that permit children to be cared for on other levels. The building inspection report on file with the licensing office shall indicate where care may be provided for children under 30 months of age. DCF 251.09(1)(h)(h) For centers licensed on or after January 1, 2009, the space occupied by cribs shall be deducted in determining the 35 square feet space requirement under s. DCF 251.06 (7) (a) for each child. DCF 251.09(1)(i)(i) The number of children under one year of age admitted at any one time may not exceed the number of cribs and playpens. DCF 251.09(1)(j)(j) Cribs and playpens shall contain a tight-fitting mattress and a mattress covering that fits snugly over the mattress. DCF 251.09(1)(k)(k) Sheets or blankets used to cover a child one year of age or older shall be kept away from the child’s mouth and nose, and if sleeping in a crib or playpen shall be tucked tightly under the mattress. DCF 251.09(1)(L)(L) A child under one year of age may not sleep in a crib or playpen that contains soft or loose materials, such as sheepskins, pillows, blankets, flat sheets, bumper pads, bibs, pacifiers with attached soft objects, or stuffed animals. No blankets and other items may be hung on the sides of the crib or playpen. DCF 251.09(1)(m)(m) An audio monitoring device shall be used in any area or room where children under one year of age are placed to sleep. DCF 251.09(2)(2) Daily program. In addition to the requirements under s. DCF 251.07, all of the following apply to the care of infants and toddlers: DCF 251.09(2)(a)(a) Child care workers shall respond promptly to a crying child’s needs. DCF 251.09(2)(b)(b) Each infant and each toddler shall be allowed to form and follow his or her own pattern of sleeping and waking. DCF 251.09(2)(bm)(bm) Each child under one year of age shall be placed to sleep on his or her back in a crib unless otherwise specified in writing by the child’s physician. The child shall be allowed to assume the position most comfortable to him or her when able to roll over unassisted. DCF 251.09(2)(c)(c) Emphasis in activities shall be given to play as a learning and growth experience. DCF 251.09(2)(d)(d) Throughout the day each infant and each toddler shall receive physical contact and attention such as being held, rocked, talked to, sung to and taken on walks inside and outside the center. DCF 251.09(2)(e)(e) Routines relating to activities such as taking a nap, eating, diapering and toileting shall be used as occasions for language development and other learning experiences. DCF 251.09(2)(f)(f) When a non-mobile child is awake, the child care worker shall change the child’s body position and location in the room periodically. Non-mobile children who are awake shall be placed on their stomach occasionally throughout the day. DCF 251.09(2)(g)(g) The non-walking child who can creep or crawl shall be given opportunities during each day to move freely by creeping and crawling in a safe, clean, open, warm and uncluttered area. DCF 251.09(2)(h)(h) Child care workers shall encourage infants and toddlers to play with a wide variety of safe toys and objects. DCF 251.09(2)(j)(j) When infants and toddlers are taken outdoors for a walk, equipment, such as strollers or wagons, shall be provided. DCF 251.09(2)(k)(k) An adult-size rocking chair or other adult-size chair shall be provided for each child care worker. DCF 251.09(3)(a)1.1. Feed each infant and each toddler on the child’s own feeding schedule. DCF 251.09(3)(a)2.2. Ensure that food, breast milk, and formula brought from home are labeled with the child’s name and the date and are refrigerated, if required. DCF 251.09(3)(a)2m.2m. Ensure each infant and toddler is correctly fed the food, breastmilk, or formula labeled with the infant’s or toddler’s name. DCF 251.09(3)(a)3.3. Ensure that food, breast milk, and formula offered to infants and toddlers is consistent with the requirements of the U.S. department of agriculture child and adult care food program. DCF 251.09(3)(a)7.7. Discard leftover milk or formula within 2 hours after each feeding and rinse bottles after use.