Montessori Children's House

Sleeping: Children are not allowed to sleep in car seat, swing, bouncy seat, or other infant apparatus

Medication: Medication or supplement not administered unless a parent/guardian Medication Authorization is kept on file.

37.95.181 DAY CARE FACILITIES: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION (Health Prevention)

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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)

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.”

37.95.623 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.”

37.95.622 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.”

37.95.622 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.”

37.95.160 STAFF RECORDS (Facility Records)

“1. The director must maintain records regarding each staff member, according to their role type, which include: a. verification of CPR and first aid training; b. a copy of the release of information for background checks; c. health statement and contact information; and d. immunization records that establish compliance with ARM 37.95.184”

37.95.622 STAFFING QUALIFICATIONS (Facility Records)

“5. A trainee must meet the requirements in (1) and (3)(a) and (b) and may not remain in this role for longer than 30 days.”

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.”