DCF 252.04(13m)(b)(b) A history of a civil or criminal conviction or administrative rule violation that is substantially related to the care of children, as determined under s. DCF 13.05.
DCF 252.04(13m)(c)(c) Exercise of unsound judgment.
DCF 252.04(13m)(d)(d) A history of civil or criminal offenses or any other actions that demonstrate an inability to manage financial resources or the activities of a camp.
DCF 252.04(14)(14)“Group” means a specific number of children who have a regularly assigned counselor responsible for the children’s well-being and meeting the children’s basic needs.
DCF 252.04(15)(15)“Hazard” means a potential source of harm that can jeopardize the health, safety or well-being of children in care.
DCF 252.04(15g)(15g) “Hours of operation” means the hours within the terms of the license during which children are actually in the care of the camp.
DCF 252.04(15m)(15m)“In care” means the camp is providing supervision, either on or off the premises, including during camp-provided transportation, for the safety and developmental needs of the child or children.
DCF 252.04(16)(16)“Inclement weather” means stormy or severe weather such as any of the following:
DCF 252.04(16)(a)(a) Heavy rain.
DCF 252.04(16)(b)(b) Temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
DCF 252.04(16)(c)(c) Wind chills of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
DCF 252.04(16m)(16m) “Licensed hours” means the authorized hours specified on the license certificate and letter of transmittal within which the day camp may provide child care services.
DCF 252.04(17)(17)“Licensee” means the corporation, individual, partnership or non-incorporated association or cooperative which has legal and financial responsibility for the operation of a day camp and for meeting the requirements of this chapter.
DCF 252.04(18)(18)“Licensing representative” means a department employee responsible for licensing day camps.
DCF 252.04(19)(19)“Parent” means either “parent” as defined in s. 48.02 (13), Stats., or “guardian” as defined in s. 48.02 (8), Stats.
DCF 252.04(21)(21)“Parochial or private school” means an educational program which meets all the criteria specified under s. 118.165 (1), Stats., or as determined by the superintendent of public instruction under s. 118.167, Stats.
DCF 252.04(21g)(21g)“Pet” means an animal kept for amusement or companionship.
DCF 252.04(21r)(21r)“Physical restraint” means the use of physical force to restrict the free movement of all or part of a child’s body.
DCF 252.04(22)(22)“Physician” has the meaning prescribed in s. 448.01 (5), Stats.
DCF 252.04(22m)(22m)“Pre-camp training” means a program developed by the licensee containing the elements specified in s. DCF 252.42 (3) and attended by camp staff prior to the opening of each year’s camp session.
DCF 252.04(23)(23)“Premises” means a tract of land on which the camp is located, including all buildings, structures, or shelters on that land.
DCF 252.04(23m)(23m)“Regularly assigned counselor” means a person who meet the requirements of a counselor under s. DCF 252.42 and who is assigned to a specific group of children.
DCF 252.04(24)(24)“Shaken baby syndrome” or “SBS” means a severe form of brain injury that occurs when an infant or young child is shaken or thrown forcibly enough to cause the brain to rebound against his or her skull.
DCF 252.04(25)(25)“Supervision of children” means guidance of behavior and activities of children for their health, safety, and well-being by counselors who are close enough to prevent harm and ensure safety.
DCF 252.04(26)(26)“Supervision of staff” means guidance of the behavior and activities of camp employees which may include provision of instructions to carry out activities for limited periods of time out of sight or hearing of the supervisor.
DCF 252.04(27)(27)“Universal precautions” mean measures taken to prevent transmission of infection from contact with blood or other potentially infectious material, as recommended by the U.S. public health services centers for disease control and adopted by the U.S. occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) as 29 CFR 1910.1030.
DCF 252.04 NoteNote: “Standard precautions” for infection control measures incorporate universal precautions. Information on the OSHA requirements related to standard or universal precautions is available on the OSHA website at https://www.osha.gov. Information is also available from the Child Care Information Center, 1-800-362-7353.
DCF 252.04(28)(28)“Volunteer” means a person who agrees to give time, with or without reimbursement for expenses, to provide transportation or to work in a day camp.
DCF 252.04(29)(29)“Waterfront supervisor” means an adult present in a water activity area during times when children are using the water and who meets the requirements under s. DCF 252.44 (7) (b).