Patti Gross / Ready-Set-Grow Childcare

37.95.718 GROUP DAY CARE AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES, NIGHT CARE AND OVERLAP (Inside Facility)

37.95.160 STAFF RECORDS (Caregiver File Review)

“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”

37.95.141 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.”

37.95.1005 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.”

37.95.140 IMMUNIZATION (Child File Review)

“7. A child may initially conditionally attend a day care facility if: a. the child has received at least one dose of each of the vaccines required for the child's age; b. a form prescribed by the department documenting the child's conditional immunization status is on file at the day care facility and is attached to the department's Montana certificate of immunization (HES-101); and c. the child is not past due for the next required dose (as noted on the conditional enrollment form) of the vaccine in question”

37.95.708 OTHER FACILITY REQUIREMENTS (Inside Facility)

“7. Garbage cans shall be provided in sufficient number and capacity to store all refuse between collections and shall be corrosion resistant, fly tight, watertight and rodent proof with lids. Kitchen garbage containers must have lids or be stored in an enclosed area.”

37.95.121 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (Inside Facility)

“11. The Emergency Montana Poison Control Center number, 1-800-222-1222 must be posted at all telephone locations at the day care facility.”

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

“8. Every bathroom door must be designed to permit the opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency and the opening device must be readily accessible to the provider.”

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.”