DCF 251.06(9)(g)2.2. No one with an open or infected wound or sore may work in the food preparation area unless the wound or sore is covered and, if it is on a hand, a nonporous glove is worn on that hand.
DCF 251.06(10)(10)Washroom and toilet facilities.
DCF 251.06(10)(a)(a) A group child care center shall provide at least the number of washbasins and toilets with plumbing indicated in Table 251.06. Urinals may be substituted for up to 1/3 of the total required toilets.
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DCF 251.06(10)(b)(b) When a center is licensed for more than 70 children, one additional toilet shall be provided for each additional 15 children or fraction thereof and washbasins shall be provided in the ratio of one for every 2 additional toilets and urinals or fraction thereof.
DCF 251.06(10)(c)(c) Children under the age of 30 months need not be included when determining the required fixtures under par. (a). However, in all cases, at least one toilet and one washbasin shall be provided.
DCF 251.06(10)(d)(d) If potty chairs are used for children under 30 months of age, the potty chairs shall be provided in a ratio of one for every 4 children or fraction thereof.
DCF 251.06(10)(dm)(dm)
DCF 251.06(10)(dm)1.1. Toilet rooms and fixtures shall be in a sanitary condition at all times.
DCF 251.06(10)(dm)2.2. Potty chair receptacles shall be emptied and rinsed after use and the potty chair and receptacle shall be disinfected immediately using a product registered with the U.S. environmental protection agency as a disinfectant that has instructions for use as a disinfectant on the label. The disinfectant shall be used according to label instructions.
DCF 251.06(10)(e)(e) Steps or blocks shall be provided if the washbasins and toilets are not proportioned to the size of the children.
DCF 251.06(10)(f)(f) Soap, toilet paper, disposable paper towels or blower-type air dryers and a wastepaper container shall be provided and accessible to children using the facilities.
DCF 251.06(10)(g)(g) Toilet room door locks shall be openable from the outside and the opening device shall be readily accessible to the staff.
DCF 251.06(10)(h)(h) The hot water temperature may not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit for sinks, showers, or bathtubs used by or accessible to children in care.
DCF 251.06(11)(11)Outdoor play space.
DCF 251.06(11)(a)(a) Requirement for outdoor play space. A center shall have outdoor play space if children are present for more than 3 hours per day or if outdoor play is included in the center program.
DCF 251.06(11)(b)(b) Required features of outdoor play space. Except when an exemption is requested and is approved by the department under par. (c), a center shall comply with all of the following requirements for outdoor play space:
DCF 251.06(11)(b)1.1. The outdoor play space shall be on the premises of the center.
DCF 251.06(11)(b)2.2. There shall be at least 75 square feet of outdoor play space for each child 2 years of age or older using the space at a given time.
DCF 251.06(11)(b)3.3. There shall be at least 35 square feet of outdoor play space for each child under 2 years of age using the space at a given time except as provided in subd. 4.
DCF 251.06(11)(b)4.4. The total outdoor play space of a center shall accommodate not less than 1/3 of the number of children for which the center is licensed or shall be a minimum of 750 square feet, whichever is greater. The number of children under one year of age need not be included for purposes of computing the minimum required outdoor play space if the center provides spaces in wheeled vehicles such as strollers and wagons equal to the number of children under one year of age.
DCF 251.06(11)(b)5.5. An energy-absorbing surface, such as loose sand, pea gravel, or pine or bark mulch, in a depth of at least 9 inches is required under climbing equipment, swings, and slides whenever the play equipment is 4 feet or more in height and in a fall zone of 4 feet beyond the equipment. Shredded rubber and poured surfacing shall be installed to the manufacturer’s specifications based on the height of the equipment.
DCF 251.06(11)(b)6.6. Structures such as playground equipment, railings, decks, and porches accessible to children that have been constructed with CCA treated lumber shall be sealed with an exterior oil based sealant or stain at least every 2 years.
DCF 251.06(11)(b)6m.6m. Wood containing creosote or pentachlorophenol (PCP), including railroad ties, may not be accessible to children.
DCF 251.06(11)(b)7.7. The boundaries of the outdoor play space shall be defined by a permanent enclosure not less than 4 feet high to protect the children. Fencing, plants, or landscaping may be used to create a permanent enclosure. The permanent enclosure may not have any open areas that are greater than 4 inches.
DCF 251.06(11)(b)8.8. Concrete and asphalt are prohibited under climbing equipment, swings and slides.
DCF 251.06 NoteNote: The Consumer Products Safety Commission has a publication entitled Handbook for Public Playground Safety, Pub. No. 325 which provides information on playground safety guidelines designed to help child care centers build safe playgrounds. To obtain copies of this publication and a related public playground safety checklist, contact the Consumer Products Safety Commission at www.cpsc.gov or 1-800-638-2772.
DCF 251.06(11)(bm)(bm) Equipment. Outdoor equipment shall be safe and durable. The outdoor equipment shall be all of the following:
DCF 251.06(11)(bm)1.1. Used in accordance with all manufacturer’s instructions and any manufacturer’s recommendations that may affect the safety of children in care.