Faith Early Learning Center

Hand Hygiene: Staff, volunteers and children follow good handwashing practices

Diapering: Changing area has dedicated sink separate from those used for food preparation

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 27.95.173 and 37.95.176, or the adverse licensure actions described in ARM 37.95.175.”

37.95.623 CHILD CARE CENTERS: CHILD-TO-STAFF RATIOS (License)

“1. The child-to-staff ratio and maximum group size for a child care center are: a. 4:1 for children newborn through 23 months with a maximum group size of 12; b. 8:1 for children two years through three years with a maximum group size of 16; c. 10:1 for children four years with a maximum group size of 24; and d. 14:1 for five years and over with a maximum group size of 32.”

37.95.172 SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES (Supervision)

“1. Caregivers must supervise children at all times.”

37.95.623 CHILD CARE CENTERS: CHILD-TO-STAFF RATIOS (License)

“1. The child-to-staff ratio and maximum group size for a child care center are: a. 4:1 for children newborn through 23 months with a maximum group size of 12; b. 8:1 for children two years through three years with a maximum group size of 16; c. 10:1 for children four years with a maximum group size of 24; and d. 14:1 for five years and over with a maximum group size of 32.”

37.95.172 SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES (Supervision)

“1. Caregivers must supervise children at all times.”

37.95.141 CHILDREN’S RECORDS (Child File Review)

“7. The information supplied in (4) and (5) must be maintained on forms provided by the department and must be signed by the parent or guardian.”

37.95.622 STAFFING QUALIFICATIONS (Facility Records)

“1. All staff members must: a. meet immunization requirements pursuant to ARM 37.95.184; b. have appropriate background checks pursuant to ARM 37.95.161; and c. sign a health attestation.”

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 (Facility Records)

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