Cassandra Meixner/Healthy Minds Daycare

37.95.702 GROUP DAY CARE AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES, STAFFING, AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (Inside Facility)

“1. Except for approved overlap care, there shall be at least two caregivers caring for the children at all times when there are more than eight children present at the home.”

37.95.705 GROUP AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES, BUILDING REQUIREMENTS (Inside Facility)

“10. The building and grounds used by children must be maintained to ensure the following: a. the building is in good repair; b. the floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings, and other equipment are reasonably clean; c. the building and grounds are reasonably free of insects, rodents, and other vermin; and d. the children attending the facility shall not be exposed to paint containing lead in excess of .06%”

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):”

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.”

37.95.121 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (Play Area)

“9. Outdoor equipment, such as climbing apparatus, slides, and swings, must be anchored firmly, and placed in a safe location according to manufacturer's instructions. Recommended ground covers under these items include sand, fine gravel or woodchips with a depth of the ground cover being at least 6 inches.”

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.”