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37.95.128 DOCUMENTATION OF THE ABSENCE OF UNUSUAL HEALTH RISKS FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE TWO (Child File Review)

“1. A day care facility must have on file a health record form, provided by the department, concerning any special health risks that would affect other children. This must be obtained and kept on file by the provider prior to residence or enrollment of any child under age two at the day care facility. The health record form must be signed by: a. a physician licensed to practice medicine in Montana pursuant to Title 37, chapter 3, MCA; or b. a physician assistant-certified licensed to practice in Montana and practicing under a utilization plan approved by the board of medical examiners; or c. a person licensed in Montana as a professional nurse and recognized by the board of nursing as a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist; or d. a naturopathic physician licensed under Title 37, chapter 26, MCA”

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.”

37.95.106 DAY CARE FACILITIES, REGISTRATION OR LICENSING (License)

“6. A child care facility may not provide care for more than the number of children permitted at any one time by its child care license or registration certificate.”

37.95.115 DAY CARE PARENT INFORMATION (Parent Information)

“2. Day care facility shall post a copy of the facility registration or license and the phone number of state and local Early Childhood and Family Support Division offices in a conspicuous place. Parents should be encouraged to contact the division if they have questions regarding the license or the day care regulations.”

37.95.183 FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS (Health Prevention)

“2. A first aid kit must be kept on site at all times and must at a minimum contain: a. sterile, absorbent bandages; b. a cold pack; c. tape and a variety of band-aids; d. tweezers and scissors; e. disposable single use gloves.”

37.95.121 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (Inside Facility)

“1. Cleaning materials, flammable liquids, detergents, aerosol cans, and other poisonous and toxic materials must be kept in their original containers and in a place inaccessible to children. They must be used in such a way that will not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to the children. Bio-contaminants including blood, bodily fluids, and other infectious materials must be properly disposed of.”

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

37.95.1003 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS FEEDING (Child File Review)

“1. An individualized diet and feeding schedule shall be provided according to a written plan submitted by the parents or by the infant's physician with the knowledge and consent of the parents, guardian, or placement agency. A change of diet and schedule shall be noted on each infant's daily diet and feeding schedule.”

37.95.141 CHILDREN’S RECORDS (Facility Records)

“5. A record of each emergency drill conducted pursuant to ARM 37.95.124 must be on file.”

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.”

37.95.162 REQUIRED ANNUAL TRAINING (Caregiver File Review)

37.95.1001 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS DIAPERING AND TOILET TRAINING (Diapering)

“3. Diaper-changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by washing or by changing a pad or disposable sheeting and sanitized or covered for reuse.”

37.95.1001 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS DIAPERING AND TOILET TRAINING (Diapering)

“3. Diaper-changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by washing or by changing a pad or disposable sheeting and sanitized or covered for reuse.”

37.95.106 DAY CARE FACILITIES, REGISTRATION OR LICENSING (License)

“6. A child care facility may not provide care for more than the number of children permitted at any one time by its child care license or registration certificate.”

37.95.1003 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS FEEDING (Feeding)

“3. Bottles shall not be propped. Infants too young to sit in high chairs shall be held in a semi-sitting position for all bottle feedings. a. Infants and toddlers who use a bottle shall not be allowed to lie on their backs when drinking from the bottle. b. Older infants and toddlers shall be provided age appropriate feeding equipment when being fed. This includes safe high chairs, baby feeding tables, booster seats, and child-size tables and chairs. Use of these types of equipment must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and must be appropriate for the age of the child using the equipment. c. Infants six months of age or over who show a preference for holding their own bottles may do so provided an adult remains in the room and within observation of the infant. d. Bottles and spill-proof cups (sippy cups) must be taken from the infant or toddler when they finish feeding, when the bottle or cup is empty, and while they are sleeping.”

37.95.703 GROUP DAY AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES: DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS (Caregiver File Review)

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

“2. Each level of the facility used for child care purposes must have at least two means of emergency egress. a. One egress must be a door that is at least 32 inches wide and 80 inches tall. b. The second egress may be a window that provides a clear opening of at least 20 inches in width and 5.7 sq. feet in area. The bottom of the exit must not be more than 44 inches above the floor. c. All means of egress must be unobstructed at all times. 3. All nap rooms must have at least two egresses, which meet the requirements of (2).”

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.”

37.95.141 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.”

37.95.140 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):”