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37.95.706 GROUP AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES, FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (Fire Safety)

“3. All child care facilities must have operating UL smoke alarms on each floor of the facility, installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Smoke alarms must be installed in front of the doors to stairways, in corridors of all floors, and in all rooms where children sleep.”

37.95.121 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (Facility Records)

“3. Any pet or animal, present at the facility, indoors or outdoors, must be in good health, show no evidence of carrying disease, and be a friendly companion of the children. The provider is responsible for maintaining the animal's vaccinations and vaccination records. These records must be made available to the department upon request. The provider must make reasonable efforts to keep stray animals off the premises.”

37.95.141 CHILDREN’S RECORDS (Facility Records)

“1. The facility must keep a daily attendance record of the children for whom care is provided.”

37.95.141 CHILDREN’S RECORDS (Facility Records)

“2. The facility must have a master list of the name, address, and phone number of all children in their care and their parents.”

37.95.183 FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS (Registration/License Process)

“1. Each provider shall adopt and follow written policies for first aid consistent with recommendations from the American Red Cross. These policies must include but are not limited to: a. procedures for handling medical emergencies, including calling the Emergency Montana Poison Control center at 1 (800) 222-1222 when a child is suspected of having ingested any poisonous or toxic substance; and b. directions for calling parents or someone else designated as responsible for the child when a child is sick or injured.”

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.”

37.95.169 IDENTIFYING AND PREVENTING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (Facility Records)

“2. A child care facility must have a written policy on identifying and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. a. The policy must include the following: how the child care facility will ensure all early childhood teachers and caregivers are knowledgeable about and able to recognize the signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; b. procedures for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught infant or child; and c. mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect as defined in ARM 37.95.171;”

37.95.124 Fire Safety Requirements (Facility Records)

“1. All child care facilities must have a written emergency disaster plan. The plan for each structure used for child care must be developed in such a way that the plan can be followed in the event of a natural or human-caused disaster, such as flood, fire, tornado, or responding to an intruder. 2. Emergency disaster plans must include: a. an emergency supply of blankets, water, food, and supplies; b. plans for evacuation, including identification of at least one off-site gathering point; c. plans for evacuation of nonmobile children and children with special health care needs; d. contingencies that address: (i) children's individual needs; and (ii) staff responsibilities e. plans for reunification of children with their parents; f. plans for shelter in place and lock down; and g. plans for continuity of operation.”

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.”

37.95.708 OTHER FACILITY REQUIREMENTS (Facility Records)

“5. When a municipal water supply system is not available, a private system may be developed and used as approved by the state or local health department. Testing must be conducted at least annually by a certified lab to ensure that the water supply remains safe and the licensee or registrant shall provide laboratory results to the department during the licensing or relicensing process. Sanitary drinking facilities shall be provided by means of disposable single-use cups, fountains of approved design, or separate, labeled or colored glasses for each child.”