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37.95.181 DAY CARE FACILITIES: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION (Health Prevention)

“1. No day care employee, owner, or operator may administer any medication to a child without the written authorization of the parents including the child's name, date or dates for which the authorization is applicable, dosage instructions, and the signature of the child's parent or guardian.”

37.95.182 DAY CARE FACILITIES: STORAGE AND ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION (Storage)

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.”

37.95.161 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.”

37.95.128 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.”

37.95.1005 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS, SLEEPING (Sleeping)

“7. All pillows, quilts, comforters, heavy blankets, sheepskins, bumper pads, stuffed toys, and other soft products must be removed from the crib and play pen when an infant is laid down for sleep. a. Blankets of any weight must be removed when infants 12 months of age or under are laid down for sleep. b. Sleep sacks and similar safe sleep clothing may be used if the item does not restrict the infant's arms. c. Infants under 3 months of age may only be swaddled if medical documentation from a health care provider is on file at the facility. d. Infants over 3 months of age must not be swaddled”

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 child care site for activities.”