Ashley Smith/Mountain Sprouts Preschool

37.95.106 DAY CARE FACILITIES, REGISTRATION OR LICENSING (Registration/License Process)

“5. Applications for renewal shall be made by the provider at least 30 days prior to expiration of the license or registration certificate.”

37.95.161 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS (Registration/License Process)

“1. A fingerprint background check by the Montana Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation is required prior to working in a child care facility and every five years thereafter. a. Fingerprints must be processed by a trained individual within a certified fingerprinting agency. Results will be transmitted electronically to the department by the Montana Department of Justice. b. Satisfactory results of background checks must be received prior to approval of any new application or staff approval. Unsatisfactory results are those crimes and offenses listed in ARM 37.95.173 and 37.95.176, or the adverse licensure actions described in ARM 37.95.175. 2. A check of the Montana Sex Offender Registry and the national Sexual Offender Registry from the National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) is required prior to working in a child care facility and annually thereafter. 3. A child protective services check for Montana and any state where the individual has resided in the preceding five years is required prior to working in a child care facility and annually thereafter. 4. A name-based criminal records check for Montana and any state where the individual has resided in the preceding five years is required prior to working in a child care facility and annually thereafter.”

37.95.160 STAFF RECORDS (Caregiver File Review)

“1. The director must maintain records regarding each staff member, according to their role type, which include: a. verification of CPR and pediatric first aid training; b. a copy of the release of information for background checks; c. health statement and contact information; d. immunization records that establish compliance with ARM 37.95.184; and e. acknowledgement of child care facility's policy on identifying and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.”

37.95.704 GROUP DAY AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES: STAFFING QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Caregiver File Review)

“1. All staff members and adult household members must: a. meet immunization requirements pursuant to ARM 37.95.160; b. meet background check requirements pursuant to ARM 37.95.161; and c. sign a health attestation”

37.95.124 Fire Safety Requirements (Facility Records)

“3. The facility must conduct ten emergency drills per year to include: a. eight fire drills; and b. two other disaster drills that are likely to occur in the facility. 4. All emergency drills must be documented and include the following minimum information: (a) who conducted the drill; (a) date and time of drill; (b) the number of adults and children present during the drill; (c) the length of time to evacuate; and (d) problems identified during the drill and corrective actions.”

37.95.141 CHILDREN’S RECORDS (Child File Review)

“4. Prior to a child being enrolled or entered into a child care facility, the following information, signed by the parent or guardian, must be on file: a. written information on each child explaining any special needs of the child, including allergies; b. a release or authorization of persons allowed to pick up the child; c. necessary medical forms, including all medication authorization and administration logs, signed and updated immunization records and the names of emergency contact persons; and d. an emergency consent form. This form must accompany staff when children are away from the day care site for activities. 7. The information supplied in (4) must be maintained on forms provided by the department and must be signed by the parent or guardian.”

37.95.160 STAFF RECORDS (Caregiver File Review)

“1. The director must maintain records regarding each staff member, according to their role type, which include: a. verification of CPR and first aid training; b. a copy of the release of information for background checks; c. health statement and contact information; and d. immunization records that establish compliance with ARM 37.95.184”

37.95.139 DAY CARE FACILITIES, HEALTH CARE REQUIREMENTS (Child File Review)

“1. The parent(s) of each child admitted to the day care facility shall provide the name of the physician or health care facility the parent wishes to have called in case of an emergency.”

37.95.124 Fire Safety Requirements (Facility Records)

“3. The facility must conduct ten emergency drills per year to include: a. eight fire drills; and b. two other disaster drills that are likely to occur in the facility. 4. All emergency drills must be documented and include the following minimum information: (a) who conducted the drill; (a) date and time of drill; (b) the number of adults and children present during the drill; (c) the length of time to evacuate; and (d) problems identified during the drill and corrective actions.”

37.95.140 IMMUNIZATION (Child File Review)

“1. Before a child may attend a Montana day care facility, that facility must be provided with the documentation required by (5) that the child has been immunized as required for the child's age group against measles, rubella, mumps, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, varicella, hepatitis B, pneumococcal, and Haemophilus influenza type B, unless the child qualifies for conditional attendance in accordance with (7):”