Southwood Child Care Center

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.”

37.95.162 REQUIRED ANNUAL TRAINING (Facility Records)

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. 2. An early childhood lead teacher must meet the following requirements: a. be at least 18 years of age; b. complete facility overview on-the-job training; c. be current on the ECP Practitioner Registry; d. have current certification for infant, child, and adult CPR and infant choking response, and pediatric first aid. CPR certification must be completed in a hand-on setting; e. successfully complete required early childhood teacher orientation as indicated in ARM 37.95.163; and f. have the following training and experience: i. two years of experience in an early childhood program such as a licensed or registered child care facility, or Head Start, plus 32 hours of ECP training; or ii. level 2 or higher on the ECP Practitioner Registry. 3. An early childhood assistant teacher must: a. receive oversight and guidance from an onsite ECLT or director; b. be at least 16 years old; and c. meet the requirements of (2)(b) through (e).”