Mont. Admin. R. 37.96.202

Current through Register Vol. 11, June 7, 2024
Rule 37.96.202 - GENERAL PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS
(1) Child care centers, group child care facilities, family child care facilities, and licensed drop-in child care facilities must have a written plan of daily activities and routines. Programming must:
(a) be flexible to accommodate the ages and needs of individual children and the group. Both active and passive learning experiences, and outdoor play each day except when precluded by weather, must be provided under direct supervision;
(b) ensure facilities provide durable, safe, clean, and child-sized furniture or furniture adapted for children's use; and
(c) limit screen time.
(2) Child care centers, group child care providers, family child care providers, and licensed drop-in child care providers offering night care must meet the following criteria in addition to compliance with other requirements:
(a) develop plans for staff, equipment, and space which will provide for the personal safety and emotional and physical care of children away from their families at night.

Mont. Admin. R. 37.96.202

NEW, 2024 MAR p. 738, Eff. 4/13/2024

AUTH: 52-2-704, MCA; IMP: 52-2-702, 52-2-704, 52-2-722, 52-2-723, 52-2-724, 52-2-731, MCA