Robin's Nest Daycare

37.95.106 DAY CARE FACILITIES, REGISTRATION OR LICENSING (Facility Records)

37.95.1021 INFANT’S AND TODDLER’S SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DAY CARE CENTERS (Special Requirements)

“4. Clothing worn to and from work by the day care center staff members shall be covered by or replaced with clean comfortable non-irritating washable smock or similar clothing.”

37.95.1003 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS FEEDING (Diapering)

“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.”

37.95.172 SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES (Supervision)

“1. Caregivers must supervise children at all times.”

37.95.172 SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES (Supervision)

“1. Caregivers must supervise children at all times.”

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.”

37.95.128 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)

“7. The information supplied in (4) and (5) must be maintained on forms provided by the department and must be signed by the parent or guardian.”

37.95.121 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (Inside Facility)

37.95.106 DAY CARE FACILITIES, REGISTRATION OR LICENSING (Facility Records)

37.95.1021 INFANT’S AND TODDLER’S SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DAY CARE CENTERS (Special Requirements)

“4. Clothing worn to and from work by the day care center staff members shall be covered by or replaced with clean comfortable non-irritating washable smock or similar clothing.”

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.”

37.95.1003 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS FEEDING (Diapering)

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”

37.95.1021 INFANT’S AND TODDLER’S SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DAY CARE CENTERS (Special Requirements)

“4. Clothing worn to and from work by the day care center staff members shall be covered by or replaced with clean comfortable non-irritating washable smock or similar clothing.”

37.95.622 STAFFING QUALIFICATIONS (Facility Records)