Standards for day care
In developing standards, the department shall seek the advice and assistance of the superintendent of public instruction, representatives of day-care facilities, specialists in child care, and representatives of parent groups who use the services of day-care facilities. The standards may pertain to:
(1) character, suitability, and qualifications of an applicant and other persons directly responsible for the care of children;
(2) the number of individuals or staff required for adequate supervision and care of children in day-care facilities;
(3) child-care programs and practices necessary to ensure the health, safety, safety in transportation, development, and well-being of children;
(4) adequate and appropriate admission policies;
(5) adequacy of physical facilities and equipment;
(6) general financial ability and competence of an applicant to provide necessary care for children and maintain prescribed standards;
(7) the ages and numbers of children that may be cared for in a day-care facility.
| EnactedEn. SectionSec. 3, ChapterCh. 247, Laws ofL. 1965 |
| AmendedAmd. SectionSec. 3, ChapterCh. 121, Laws ofL. 1974 |
| Revised Codes of MontanaR.C.M. 1947, 10-803 |
| AmendedAmd. SectionSec. 5, ChapterCh. 606, Laws ofL. 1981 |
| SectionSec. 53-4-504, Montana Code AnnotatedMCA 1987 |
| RedesignatedRedes. 52-2-731 by Code Commissioner, 1989 |
| AmendedAmd. SectionSec. 150, ChapterCh. 418, Laws ofL. 1995 |
| AmendedAmd. SectionSec. 350, ChapterCh. 546, Laws ofL. 1995 |