DCF 251.07(4)(cm)1.1. A bed.
DCF 251.07(4)(cm)2.2. A cot.
DCF 251.07(4)(cm)3.3. A padded mat.
DCF 251.07(4)(cm)4.4. A sleeping bag.
DCF 251.07(4)(cm)5.5. A crib or playpen.
DCF 251.07(4)(d)(d) Each child one year of age and older not using a sleeping bag shall be provided with an individually identified sheet and blanket that may be used only by that child until it is washed.
DCF 251.07(4)(e)(e) Bedding shall be maintained and stored in a clean and sanitary manner, replaced immediately if wet or soiled, and washed after every 5 uses, at a minimum. A crib or playpen shall be washed and disinfected between changes in occupancy.
DCF 251.07(5)(5)Meals, snacks, and food service.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)(a) Food.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)1.1. Food shall be provided by the center based on the amount of time children are present as specified in Table 251.07.
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DCF 251.07(5)(a)2.2. Center-provided transportation time shall be included in determining the amount of time children are present for the purposes of subd. 1.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)3.3. Food shall be served at flexible intervals, but no child may go without nourishment for longer than 3 hours.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)4.4. At a minimum, children shall be provided food for each meal and snack that meets the U.S. department of agriculture child and adult care food program minimum meal requirements for amounts and types of food.
DCF 251.07 NoteNote: The USDA meal program requirements are found on the website, http://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/meals-and-snacks.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)4m.4m. Additional portions of vegetables, fruits, bread, and milk shall be available.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)5.5. Menus for meals and snacks provided by the center shall:
DCF 251.07(5)(a)5.a.a. Be posted in the kitchen and in a conspicuous place accessible to parents.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)5.b.b. Be planned at least one week in advance, dated and kept on file for 3 months.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)5.c.c. Be available for review by the department.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)5m.5m. A daily menu may not be repeated within a one-week time period.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)6.6. Any changes in a menu as planned shall be recorded on the copies of the menu kept on file and posted for parents.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)6m.6m. When snacks are provided by parents for all children, a record of the snack served shall be posted in an area accessible to parents.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)8.8. When food for a child is provided by the child’s parent, the center shall provide the parent with information about requirements for food groups and quantities specified by the U.S. department of agriculture child and adult care food program minimum meal requirements.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)9.9. A special diet based on a medical condition, excluding food allergies, but including nutrient concentrates and supplements, may be served only upon written instruction of a child’s physician and upon request of the parent.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)9m.9m. A special diet based on a food allergy may be served upon the written request of the parent.
DCF 251.07(5)(a)10.10. Cooks, staff members, child care workers and substitutes having direct contact with the children shall be informed about food allergies and other allergies of specific children.
DCF 251.07(5)(b)(b) Food service.
DCF 251.07(5)(b)1.1. Staff shall sit at the table with the children during mealtime.