Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.95 - LICENSURE OF DAY CARE FACILITIES
Subchapter 37.95.1 - General Requirements
Rule 37.95.117 - CHILD CARE FACILITIES, JOINT PROGRAMS
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) Any day care facility that operates a day care program in connection with another non-day care program on the same premises must have separate staff and separate space for each program. However, staff and space may be shared for janitorial, maintenance, cooking, or other support services.
(2) Children attending the facility for day care shall not come in contact with other persons who are receiving care in the facility unless the provider can prove to the department's satisfaction that those persons will not pose any threat to the health, safety and well being of the children in day care.
(3) If multiple programs, including multiple day care programs or facilities in the same building, increase the number of people regularly in the building to more than 12 individuals, all fire, safety, and sanitation requirements that may be impacted must be complied with by the day care facility.
(4) Persons, corporations or organizations may be licensed or registered for more than one day care facility if facility sites, staff, and space are completely separate from one another.
AUTH: 52-2-704, 53-4-503, MCA; IMP: 52-2-731, 53-4-504, MCA