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(4) The cooking surfaces of cooking devices shall be cleaned as often as necessary and shall be free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil. (5) Non-food contact surfaces of all equipment, including tables, counters, and shelves, shall be cleaned at such frequency as is necessary to be free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris. (6) Prior to washing, all equipment and utensils shall be rinsed or scraped, and when necessary, presoaked to remove gross food particles and soil. (7) Food-contact surfaces of cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall be handled in such a manner as to be protected from contamination. (8) Cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be stored above the floor in a clean, dry location so that food-contact surfaces are protected from contamination. (9) Clean spoons, knives, and forks shall be picked up and touched only by their handles. Clean cups, glasses, and bowls shall be handled so that fingers and thumbs do not contact inside surfaces or lip-contact surfaces. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 29, Issue No. 6, eff June 24, 2005. 114–519. Infant and Toddler Care, Care for Mildly Ill Children, and Night Care. A. Infant and toddler care (1) Stimulation and nurturing. (a) Children shall not remain in their cribs or play equipment for other than sleeping and specific, short time-limited quiet play. (b) Infants and toddlers shall be routinely held, talked to, rocked, caressed, carried, nurtured, read to, sung to and played with throughout the day. (c) There shall be toys and materials that encourage and stimulate children through seeing, feeling, hearing, smelling and tasting. (2) Programs for infants and toddlers. (a) Staff shall provide appropriate attention to the needs of children. (b) The daily program for infants and toddlers shall include goals for children, which promote healthy child development and allow for individual choice and exploration. (c) Information about the child’s daily needs and activities shall be shared with parents. (3) Feeding, eating and drinking. (a) Cups and bottles shall be labeled with the child’s name and used only by that child. (b) Infants shall be fed in accordance with the time schedule, specific food and beverage items and quantities as specified by the parent. (c) Infants shall be held while being bottle fed until they are able to hold their own bottles. Bottles shall not be propped or given in cribs or on mats. (d) Due to nutritional concerns, the microwaving of breast milk is prohibited. The microwav- ing of formula and other beverages is strongly discouraged due to the possibility of a burn injury to the child. However, if the facility plans to use this method of heating formula and other beverages, they must notify all parents in writing as part of the enrollment or orientation process. (e) All warmed bottles shall be shaken well and the temperature tested before feeding to a child. (f) Baby formula, juice, and food served in a bottle shall be prepared, ready to feed, identified, and packaged for single use for the appropriate user. Any excess formula, juice or food shall be discarded after each feeding. Formula, juice and food requiring refrigeration shall be maintained at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below. (g) Infants and toddlers shall not sleep with bottles in their mouths. (h) Toddlers shall be offered water routinely throughout the day. (i) Breast milk and formula shall be dated and labeled with the child’s name and refrigerated until ready to use. (j) Food for infants shall be cut in pieces one-quarter inch or less.