Tonya Boager / MC Learning Center

37.95.1005 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS, SLEEPING (Sleeping)

“2. Unless the parent has provided medical documentation from a health care provider ordering otherwise, infants shall be placed on their back and on a firm surface with no incline to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).”

37.95.141 CHILDREN’S RECORDS (Facility Records)

“1. The facility must keep a daily attendance record of the children for whom care is provided.”

37.95.704 GROUP DAY AND FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES: STAFFING QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Caregiver File Review)

“1. All staff members and adult household members must: a. meet immunization requirements pursuant to ARM 37.95.160; b. meet background check requirements pursuant to ARM 37.95.161; and c. sign a health attestation 2. Directors and early childhood teachers must: a. be at least 18 years old; b. complete facility overview training; c. be current on the ECP Practitioner Registry; d. have current certification for infant, child, and adult CPR, infant choking response, and pediatric first aid; CPR certification must be completed in a hands-on setting; and e. successfully complete required early childhood teacher orientation as outlined in ARM 37.95.163. 3. Trainees must meet the requirements of (1), (2)(a), and (b) and: a. shall not be left alone with children as outlined in ARM 37.95.163(2); and b. shall not remain in this role for longer than 30 days 4. Substitute teachers who work less than 500 hours per year must meet all the requirements of this rule except for (2)(c).”

37.95.115 DAY CARE PARENT INFORMATION (Parent Information)

“1. The following written information shall be made available to all parents: a. A typical daily schedule of activities; b. Admission requirements, enrollment procedures, hours of operation c. Frequency and type of meals and snacks served; d. Fees and payment plan; e. Regulations concerning sick children; f. Transportation and trip arrangements; g. Discipline policies; and h. Department day care licensing requirements.”

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

“9. Electrical outlets must be tamper resistant or covered in areas occupied by children under five years of age.”

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.”

37.95.169 IDENTIFYING AND PREVENTING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA (Facility Records)

“2. A child care facility must have a written policy on identifying and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. a. The policy must include the following: how the child care facility will ensure all early childhood teachers and caregivers are knowledgeable about and able to recognize the signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; b. procedures for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught infant or child; and c. mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect as defined in ARM 37.95.171;”

37.95.1005 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS, SLEEPING (Sleeping)

“3. Each infant shall be provided with a crib or play pen for sleeping. At the discretion of the parent and provider, a cot or mat may be used once a child turns one year of age as long as a safe sleep environment is provided. Children one year of age through 18 months who are placed on a mat must have a signed permission statement in the file indicating that the parent has given permission for their child to be placed on a mat. When cots and mats are used, an early childhood teacher must remain with the child while they are sleeping. a. Infants and toddlers must not be allowed to sleep in a car seat, infant swing, or other infant apparatus. b. Cot or mat surfaces may be of plastic or canvas or other material, which can be cleaned with detergent solution and allowed to air dry.”

37.95.183 FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS (Registration/License Process)

“1. Each provider shall adopt and follow written policies for first aid consistent with recommendations from the American Red Cross. These policies must include but are not limited to: a. procedures for handling medical emergencies, including calling the Emergency Montana Poison Control center at 1 (800) 222-1222 when a child is suspected of having ingested any poisonous or toxic substance; and b. directions for calling parents or someone else designated as responsible for the child when a child is sick or injured.”

37.95.1005 INFANT’S AND TODDLERS, SLEEPING (Facility Records)

“10. The facility must develop a written policy that describes the practices to be used to promote a safe sleep environment when children under age two are napping or sleeping.”