DCF 252.44(2)(c)1.1. Spanking, hitting, pinching, shaking, slapping, twisting, throwing or inflicting any other form of corporal punishment.
DCF 252.44(2)(c)2.2. Verbal abuse, threats or derogatory remarks about the child or the child’s family.
DCF 252.44(2)(c)3.3. Physical restraint, binding or tying to restrict movement or enclosing in a confined space such as a closet, locked room, box or similar cubicle.
DCF 252.44(2)(c)4.4. Withholding or forcing meals, snacks or naps.
DCF 252.44(2)(c)5.5. Actions that are aversive, cruel, frightening or humiliating.
DCF 252.44(2)(d)(d) Children shall not be punished for lapses in toilet training.
DCF 252.44(3)(3)Equipment and furnishings.
DCF 252.44(3)(a)(a) The camp shall provide program equipment and furnishings in a variety and quantity that allows staff to implement activities outlined in the written policy on program objectives and activities required under s. DCF 252.41 (1) (f) 5. and meets all of the following criteria:
DCF 252.44(3)(a)1.1. Provides for large muscle development.
DCF 252.44(3)(a)2.2. Provides construction activities and for the development of manipulative skills.
DCF 252.44(3)(a)3.3. Encourages social interaction.
DCF 252.44(3)(a)4.4. Provides intellectual stimulation.
DCF 252.44(3)(a)5.5. Encourages creative expression.
DCF 252.44(3)(b)(b) All equipment and furnishings, whether or not owned by the camp, shall be:
DCF 252.44(3)(b)1.1. Scaled to the developmental level, size and ability of the children.
DCF 252.44(3)(b)2.2. Safe, durable, of sturdy construction with no sharp, rough, loose, protruding, pinching or pointed edges, or areas of entrapment, in good operating condition, and anchored when necessary.
DCF 252.44(3)(b)3.3. Placed to avoid danger of accident and collision and to permit freedom of action.
DCF 252.44(3)(b)4.4. Used in accordance with all manufacturer’s instructions and any manufacturer’s recommendations that may affect the safety of children in care.
DCF 252.44(3)(c)(c) Equipment and materials which reflect an awareness of cultural and ethnic diversity shall be provided.
DCF 252.44(3)(d)(d) No trampolines or inflatable bounce surfaces on the premises may be accessible to children or used by children in care.
DCF 252.44(4)(4)Rest. When a session is more than 4 hours in length, there shall be a rest period or period of quiet activities of at least 30 minutes for all children under 5 years of age.
DCF 252.44(5)(5)Meals, snacks, and food service.
DCF 252.44(5)(a)(a) Food shall be provided in accordance with Table DCF 252.44 which is based on the amount of time children are present. Food may be served at flexible intervals, but no child may go without nourishment for longer than 3 hours.
DCF 252.44(5)(b)(b) Camp-provided transportation time shall be included in determining the total number of hours a child is present for the purpose of par. (a).
DCF 252.44(5)(c)(c) Food allergies of specific children shall be reported to cooks, counselors and substitutes having direct contact with children.
DCF 252.44(5)(d)(d) Menus for meals and snacks provided by the camp shall:
DCF 252.44(5)(d)1.1. Be posted in the kitchen and in a conspicuous place accessible to parents.
DCF 252.44(5)(d)2.2. Be planned at least one week in advance, dated and kept on file for 3 months.
DCF 252.44(5)(d)3.3. Be available for review by the department.