Montana § 52-2-731 Standards For Day Care

Montana Statutes

§ 52-2-731 — Standards For Day Care

Montana § 52-2-731

Title 52FAMILY SERVICES

Ch. 2CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Part 7Child Care

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Bluebook

Mont. Code Ann. § 52-2-731 (2026).

Text

52-2-731 . Standards for day care. In developing standards, the department shall seek the advice and assistance of the superintendent of public instruction, representatives of day-care facilities, specialists in child care, and representatives of parent groups who use the services of day-care facilities. The standards may pertain to:

(1)character, suitability, and qualifications of an applicant and other persons directly responsible for the care of children;

(2)the number of individuals or staff required for adequate supervision and care of children in day-care facilities;

(3)child-care programs and practices necessary to ensure the health, safety, safety in transportation, development, and well-being of children;

(4)adequate and appropriate admission policies;

(5)adequacy of physical

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52-2-731 . Standards for day care. In developing standards, the department shall seek the advice and assistance of the superintendent of public instruction, representatives of day-care facilities, specialists in child care, and representatives of parent groups who use the services of day-care facilities. The standards may pertain to:
(1) character, suitability, and qualifications of an applicant and other persons directly responsible for the care of children;
(2) the number of individuals or staff required for adequate supervision and care of children in day-care facilities;
(3) child-care programs and practices necessary to ensure the health, safety, safety in transportation, development, and well-being of children;
(4) adequate and appropriate admission policies;
(5) adequacy of physical facilities and equipment;
(6) general financial ability and competence of an applicant to provide necessary care for children and maintain prescribed standards;
(7) the ages and numbers of children that may be cared for in a day-care facility.

Legislative History

En. Sec. 3, Ch. 247, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 10-803; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 606, L. 1981; Sec. 53-4-504 , MCA 1987; redes. 52-2-731 by Code Commissioner, 1989; amd. Sec. 150, Ch. 418, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 350, Ch. 546, L. 1995.