Montana ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current DPHHS license posted and visible

Ref: ARM 37.95.106

License capacity and age groups displayed

Ref: ARM 37.95.106

Liability insurance current and on file

Ref: ARM 37.95.121

Parent handbook available with policies

Ref: ARM 37.95.102

Attendance records maintained daily

Ref: ARM 37.95.606

Incident/accident reports documented

Ref: ARM 37.95.702

Complaint procedures posted

Ref: ARM 37.95.102

Emergency procedures posted in each room

Ref: ARM 37.95.702

Operating hours posted

Ref: ARM 37.95.106

Fee schedule available to parents

Ref: ARM 37.95.102

All staff have current background checks (MT and FBI)

Ref: ARM 37.95.145

Child abuse/neglect registry checks completed

Ref: ARM 37.95.145

Director meets qualification requirements

Ref: ARM 37.95.162

Lead caregivers meet qualification requirements

Ref: ARM 37.95.166

All staff have current pediatric CPR certification

Ref: ARM 37.95.183

All staff have current first aid certification

Ref: ARM 37.95.183

Annual training hours documented (16 hours minimum)

Ref: ARM 37.95.183

Mandatory reporter training current

Ref: ARM 37.95.183

Safe sleep training for infant caregivers

Ref: ARM 37.95.183

Staff files contain required documentation

Ref: ARM 37.95.145

Staff orientation completed within 90 days

Ref: ARM 37.95.183

Food handler training current (food prep staff)

Ref: ARM 37.95.645

Enrollment forms complete for each child

Ref: ARM 37.95.606

Emergency contact information current

Ref: ARM 37.95.606

Immunization records current (or valid exemption)

Ref: ARM 37.114.701

Health information on file for each child

Ref: ARM 37.95.606

Allergy and special needs documented

Ref: ARM 37.95.606

Authorized pickup persons documented

Ref: ARM 37.95.606

Medication authorization forms complete

Ref: ARM 37.95.641

Field trip/transportation permission on file

Ref: ARM 37.95.623

First aid kits stocked and accessible

Ref: ARM 37.95.641

Medications stored properly (locked)

Ref: ARM 37.95.641

Cleaning and sanitizing procedures followed

Ref: ARM 37.95.639

Handwashing procedures posted

Ref: ARM 37.95.639

Diapering and toileting procedures followed

Ref: ARM 37.95.639

Safe sleep practices followed for infants

Ref: ARM 37.95.661

Food handling and safety requirements met

Ref: ARM 37.95.645

Hazardous materials stored safely

Ref: ARM 37.95.512

Tobacco, alcohol, and weapons prohibited

Ref: ARM 37.95.512

Water temperature safe (120°F max)

Ref: ARM 37.95.512

Fire drill records current (monthly)

Ref: ARM 37.95.702

Severe weather drill records current (quarterly)

Ref: ARM 37.95.702

Earthquake drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: ARM 37.95.702

Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: ARM 37.95.702

Emergency evacuation plan posted and current

Ref: ARM 37.95.702

Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

Ref: ARM 37.95.702

Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: ARM 37.95.506

Outdoor play area safe and enclosed

Ref: ARM 37.95.518

Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

Ref: ARM 37.95.622

STARS quality rating posted (if participating)

Ref: STARS MT