Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.95 - LICENSURE OF DAY CARE FACILITIES
Subchapter 37.95.6 - Day Care Centers
Rule 37.95.621 - CHILD CARE CENTERS: DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.95.621

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(1) Each child care center shall have a director. The director is responsible for operation of the child care center at all times and shall ensure appropriate safety, supervision, protection, and guidance of the children.

(2) The director must meet the following minimum requirements:

(a) be at least 18 years of age;

(b) be current on the ECP Practitioner Registry;

(c) successfully completed teacher orientation as indicated in [37.95.163 ];

(d) have one of the following:
(i) current ECP Practitioner Registry level 4 or higher;

(ii) current ECP Practitioner Registry level 3, plus two years of experience in a licensed child care facility or Head Start;

(iii) current ECP Practitioner Registry level 2, plus three years of experience in a licensed child care facility or Head Start; or

(iv) a bachelor degree or higher in a non-child care field according to ECP criteria, plus completion of the 60-hour infant-toddler training and the 60 hour preschool course, or 120 hours of alternate training approved by the department.

(3) The director is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable administrative rules within this chapter.

(4) The director shall review every incident or accident causing injury to a child and document the appropriate corrective action taken to avoid a reoccurrence.

(5) In the absence of the director, a staff member must be designated to oversee the operation of the center during the director's absence. The director or designee shall be in charge and physically available while children are in care, and shall ensure there is sufficient, qualified staff so that the care, wellbeing, health, and safety needs of children are met at all times.

(6) If the director will be absent from the center for more than 30 continuous days, the department shall be given written notice of the individual who has been appointed the designee. The designee must meet all the requirements of this rule.

(7) The owner of a child care center may serve as director if the owner meets the qualifications specified in this rule.

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

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