Krista Moline / Copperhead Childcare

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. 5. A portable first aid kit containing at least the items listed in (2) must accompany staff and children on trips away from the facility.”

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.”

37.95.708 OTHER FACILITY REQUIREMENTS (Inside Facility)

“1. Each home must have hot and cold running water with at least one toilet provided with toilet paper and one sink provided with soap and paper towels.”

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.”

37.95.708 OTHER FACILITY REQUIREMENTS (Inside Facility)

“3. Telephone numbers of the parents, the hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and the emergency Montana poison control center (1-800-222-1222) must be posted by each telephone.”

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.”

37.95.183 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.”

37.95.706 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.”

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

“2. A fire extinguisher must be easily accessible on each floor level, have a minimum level of extinguisher classification of 2A10BC, and be mounted near outside exit doors.”

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.”