Mont. Admin. R. 37.96.307

Current through Register Vol. 9, May 10, 2024

Rule 37.96.307 - PROGRAM RECORDS

(1) Licensed and registered child care providers must maintain the following records as applicable to the program type:

(a) All licensed and registered child care providers must maintain:

(i) a copy of the current license or registration, inspection reports by department staff, and correction plans for deficiencies;

(ii) documentation that any vehicle used for transportation of children while in care is registered and insured in accordance with state law;

(iii) results of well-water tests and lead paint tests, as applicable;

(iv) documentation that the facility complies with sewer requirements of this chapter;

(v) a log of fire extinguisher and smoke detector checks;

(vi) a medication administration log if medications are administered at the facility; and

(vii) a real-time attendance record of the children in care.

(b) All licensed child care providers and registered group and family child care providers must maintain:

(i) proof of current fire and liability insurance coverage for the provision of child care in the facility;

(ii) a record of each emergency drill conducted;

(iii) a master list of the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all children in care and their parents/guardians;

(iv) for any injury or incident that occurs in the facility, reports which include the date, time of day, nature of the injury or incident, treatment or remediation, and whether the parents/guardians were notified; and

(v) written menu records.

(c) Licensed child care providers must maintain:

(i) an annual inspection report from the state fire marshal or the fire marshal's official designee indicating the fire safety rules have been met; and

(ii) an annual inspection report from public health authorities certifying the satisfactory completion of training or a certificate of approval following inspection by local health authorities.

(2) If a child care provider obtains a waiver from any rule in this chapter, a copy of the alternate plan and its approval by the department must be on file.

Mont. Admin. R. 37.96.307

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

AUTH: 52-2-704, MCA; IMP: 52-2-704, 52-2-722, 52-2-723, 52-2-731, 52-2-732, MCA