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MT Code § 52-2-704 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-704. Duties of department

  52-2-704. Duties of department. (1) The department is responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating programs under the Montana Child Care Act.   (2) The department shall:   (a) assess child-care needs and resources within the state;   (b) develop a state child-care plan;   (c) coordinate child-care programs administered by all state agencies;   (d) issue licenses to persons to receive children into a day-care center on a regular basis;   (e) prescribe the conditions and publish minimum standards upon which licenses and registration certificates are issued;   (f) adopt rules for day-care facilities consistent with the purposes of this part;   (g) adopt rules for day-care centers that provide day care on an irregular basis, which includes exceptions regarding requirements for immunization records and staffing ratios; and   (h) issue registration certificates to a person or persons to receive children into a family day-care home or group day-care home on a regular basis.   (3) The department may:   (a) enter into interagency agreements to administer and coordinate child-care programs;   (b) accept any federal funds made available for the improvement or promotion of child-care services within the state;   (c) administer any state and federal funds that may be appropriated for the purposes of the part; and   (d) issue a license to a person to receive children into a day-care center on an irregular basis if the person chooses to apply for licensure.   History: (1), (2)(a) thru (2)(c), (3)En. Sec. 3, Ch. 692, L. 1989; (2)(d) thru (2)(g)En. Sec. 6, Ch. 247, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 121, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 293, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 10-806(part); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 606, L. 1981; Sec. 53-4-503, MCA 1987; redes. 52-2-702(2)(d) thru (2)(g) by Code Commissioner, 1989; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 91, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 149, Ch. 418, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 349, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 171, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 505, L. 2001.
MT Code § 52-2-705 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-705. Repealed

  52-2-705. Repealed. Sec. 16, Ch. 171, L. 1997.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 692, L. 1989.
MT Code § 52-2-706 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-706. through 52-2-709 reserved

  52-2-706 through 52-2-709 reserved.
MT Code § 52-2-710 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-710. At-home infant care program -- definition

  52-2-710. At-home infant care program -- definition. (1) There is an at-home infant care program for low-income families in which a parent provides full-time child care for the family's infant under 2 years of age that will be funded if a specific appropriation is added to the general appropriations act or by budget amendment if funds become available from federal or private sources. Subject to subsection (2), the family may receive a payment in lieu of child-care assistance if the family meets the following eligibility requirements:   (a) The family is not receiving cash assistance under Title 53, chapter 4, parts 2 and 6.   (b) The family has not previously received a total of 24 months of at-home infant care assistance under this section.   (c) The family is at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.   (d) The family has fulfilled the following work requirements for 1 out of the 3 months prior to entering the program:   (i) 120 hours a month for two-parent families, which may be the contribution of one or both parents;   (ii) 60 hours a month for single-parent families;   (iii) 40 hours a month for single-parent families who are attending postsecondary education or training.   (e) A parent must be 18 years of age or older or, if under 18 years of age, have attained an equivalency of completion of secondary education, as provided in 20-7-131, or a high school diploma.   (f) A parent must meet any additional requirements as provided in administrative rules.   (2) A parent who is under 18 years of age and attending high school or a program for equivalency of completion of secondary education, as provided in 20-7-131, may receive benefits for months outside of the regular school year.   (3) For the purposes of this section, "parent" means a birth parent, a stepparent, a foster parent, or a guardian who is acting in loco parentis.   (4) The maximum rate of assistance allowed is equal to the amount of child-care assistance for infant family care for the appropriate district, as adopted by the department by rule. The family may not receive subsidies for child care for other children in the family.   (5) A participating family shall report income and other family changes as specified by rule. State agencies shall treat income received under this program as earned income.   (6) Family members may participate in education and work activities as long as one or both parents provide care full time for the infant.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 394, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
MT Code § 52-2-711 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-711. Resource and referral and day-care improvement grant program

  52-2-711. Resource and referral and day-care improvement grant program. (1) (a) There is a grant program established within the department for the allocation of grant money to local child-care resource and referral programs and for improving the availability of quality child care and school-age day care.   (b) Program funds may include money from the following sources:   (i) funds specifically appropriated by the legislature for use under this section;   (ii) private gifts, grants, and donations;   (iii) federal or foundation grants awarded to the state for the purposes of this section; and   (iv) any other money made available for the purposes of this section.   (2) (a) The department may award grants to private, nonprofit organizations and public organizations that demonstrate the ability to provide child-care resource and referral services.   (b) To be eligible for a grant from the department as a resource and referral agency for a local area, an organization:   (i) shall maintain a database of child-care services in the community, including day-care facilities and preschools, which the organization continually updates;   (ii) shall include on the staff of the organization at least one individual who has expertise in child development;   (iii) must have the capability to provide resource and referral services in the local area;   (iv) must be able to respond to requests for information or assistance in a timely fashion;   (v) must be committed to providing services to all segments of the general public;   (vi) must be able to provide parents with a checklist to identify quality child-care services;   (vii) must be able to provide information on the availability of child-care subsidies;   (viii) shall maintain and make available to the public the number of all referrals made by the resource and referral agency; and   (ix) shall otherwise satisfy regulations promulgated by the department pursuant to this part.   (3) (a) The department may award grants for improving the availability of quality child care and school-age day care and for consumer education.   (b) The following grant applications must be given priority:   (i) grant applications for professional training for day-care or school-age care providers;   (ii) grant applications for the startup of school-age care programs or facilities when a community need has been demonstrated;   (iii) grant applications for consumer education; and   (iv) grant applications for preservation or expansion of existing care programs that fill a demonstrated need.   (4) The department shall adopt rules to administer the provisions of this section.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 692, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 318, L. 1997.
MT Code § 52-2-712 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-712. Repealed

  52-2-712. Repealed. Sec. 1, Ch. 618, L. 1991.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 692, L. 1989.
MT Code § 52-2-713 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-713. Payments for eligible children

  52-2-713. Payments for eligible children. The department shall pay a rate established by the department and appropriated by the legislature to a day-care facility licensed or registered by the department for each child receiving day-care service and certified eligible by the department to receive day-care services.   History: En. 10-812 by Sec. 1, Ch. 167, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 10-812; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 662, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 606, L. 1981; Sec. 53-4-514, MCA 1987; redes. 52-2-713 by Code Commissioner, 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 126, L. 2007.
MT Code § 52-2-714 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-714. through 52-2-720 reserved

  52-2-714 through 52-2-720 reserved.
MT Code § 52-2-721 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-721. License required -- registration required -- term of license or registration certificate -- no fee charged

  52-2-721. License required -- registration required -- term of license or registration certificate -- no fee charged. (1) A person, group of persons, or corporation may not:   (a) establish or maintain a day-care center for children, in which day care is provided on a regular basis, unless licensed to do so by the department;   (b) operate a family day-care home or group day-care home without first procuring a family day-care or group day-care registration certificate from the department.   (2) The license and registration certificate must contain the ages and numbers of children for whom day care may be provided.   (3) The applicant's own children must be included in the manner provided for in department regulations in the total number of children to be cared for under the license or registration certificate.   (4) The department:   (a) may issue a license or registration certificate that remains in effect for a period not to exceed 3 years; and   (b) may not charge a fee to issue a license or registration certificate.   (5) A 3-year license may be issued only to a provider who has not received notice of any deficiencies on the licensing criteria and implementing guidelines that are provided in department rule.   (6) The department may issue a license to a day-care center in which day care is provided on an irregular basis if the person operating the center chooses to apply for licensure.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 247, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 10-802; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 606, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 692, L. 1989; Sec. 53-4-502, MCA 1987; redes. 52-2-721 by Code Commissioner, 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 135, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 505, L. 2001.
MT Code § 52-2-722 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-722. Application for a license or registration certificate

  52-2-722. Application for a license or registration certificate. (1) Application for a license or registration certificate shall be made to the department in the county in which the applicant lives on forms prescribed by the department.   (2) Applications for a license or registration certificate by Indians residing on Indian reservations shall be made through the tribal governing body on forms prescribed by the department. Applications made through a tribal governing body shall be accompanied by a request by the tribal governing body that the department investigate to determine whether a license or registration certificate should be granted.   (3) Within 30 days of receipt of the application, the department shall determine whether a license or registration certificate should be issued.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 247, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 121, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 293, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 10-806(part); amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 606, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 692, L. 1989; Sec. 53-4-507, MCA 1987; redes. 52-2-722 by Code Commissioner, 1989.
MT Code § 52-2-723 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-723. Requirements for licensure

  52-2-723. Requirements for licensure. (1) The department shall include in the minimum standards for day-care centers the following requirements:   (a) The applicant, the applicant's employees, and all those persons who will come in direct contact with the children are of good character.   (b) The staff of the day-care facility is sufficient in number as provided by rule to provide adequate supervision and care of the children in the facility.   (c) Essential programs and practices carried on by the facility staff are developed and carried out with due regard for the protection of the health, safety, development, and well-being of the children.   (d) Applicant and staff are qualified by practical experience or education or training to give good care and treatment to the children.   (e) Intake records are kept on each child admitted for care.   (f) The applicant and staff limit admissions to the maximum number indicated on the current license.   (g) The applicant will arrange for the necessary precautions to guard against communicable diseases.   (h) Public liability insurance and fire insurance are currently in force for the protection of the operator, the staff, and the facility.   (i) The ages and numbers of children that may be cared for in a day-care facility are specified.   (2) It is the duty of the department or its authorized representative to assist applicants in meeting the minimum requirements.   History: (1)En. Sec. 6, Ch. 247, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 121, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 293, L. 1977; Sec. 10-806, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 9, Ch. 247, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 121, L. 1974; Sec. 10-809, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 10-806(part), 10-809(part); amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 606, L. 1981; Sec. 53-4-508, MCA 1987; redes. 52-2-723 by Code Commissioner, 1989; amd. Sec. 1899, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 52-2-724 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-724. Provisional license -- provisional registration certificate

  52-2-724. Provisional license -- provisional registration certificate. (1) The department may issue a provisional license or provisional registration certificate for a period which may not exceed 6 months if it finds that a day-care facility or applicant does not meet all standards established by the department, as long as the facility or applicant is attempting to meet the minimum standards.   (2) The department may not waive the requirement that a day-care center be certified under the provisions of 52-2-734 and 52-2-735.   (3) The department may not waive the requirement that a day-care facility have current and adequate public liability insurance and fire insurance.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 247, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 10-807; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 38, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 606, L. 1981; Sec. 53-4-509, MCA 1987; redes. 52-2-724 by Code Commissioner, 1989.
MT Code § 52-2-725 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-725. Renewal license -- registration certificate

  52-2-725. Renewal license -- registration certificate. If a licensed or registered day-care facility desires to renew a license or registration certificate, the request for renewal shall be made in writing, on forms prescribed by the department, in the county in which the applicant lives, 30 days prior to the expiration of its license or registration certificate.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 247, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 10-808; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 606, L. 1981; Sec. 53-4-510, MCA 1987; redes. 52-2-725 by Code Commissioner, 1989.
MT Code § 52-2-726 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-726. Denial, cancellation, reduction, revocation, and nonrenewal of licenses and registration certificates -- fair hearing

  52-2-726. Denial, cancellation, reduction, revocation, and nonrenewal of licenses and registration certificates -- fair hearing. (1) The department, after written notice to the applicant, licensee, or registrant, may deny, suspend, cancel, reduce, modify, or revoke a license or registration certificate upon finding that:   (a) any of the applicable conditions set forth in this part as prerequisites for the issuance of a license or registration certificate no longer exist;   (b) the licensee or registrant is no longer in compliance with the minimum standards prescribed by the department; or   (c) the license or registration certificate was issued upon fraudulent or untrue representation.   (2) The applicant, licensee, or registrant by written request may invoke the opportunity for hearing on the department's action by requesting a hearing within 10 days of notice of department action. The hearing shall be conducted according to the department's rules.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 247, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 10-810; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 606, L. 1981; Sec. 53-4-513, MCA 1987; redes. 52-2-726 by Code Commissioner, 1989.
MT Code § 52-2-727 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-727. through 52-2-730 reserved

  52-2-727 through 52-2-730 reserved.
MT Code § 52-2-731 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-731. Standards for day care

  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.   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.
MT Code § 52-2-732 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-732. Licensees or registrants to maintain records, furnish reports, and permit inspections

  52-2-732. Licensees or registrants to maintain records, furnish reports, and permit inspections. It shall be the duty of every applicant for a license or for registration and every licensee or registrant to give the right of entrance to and inspection of premises to representatives of the department at reasonable times, to keep and maintain such records as the department may prescribe, to permit inspection of these records, and to report to the department such facts as may be required on forms furnished by the department.   History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 247, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 10-809(part); amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 606, L. 1981; Sec. 53-4-512, MCA 1987; redes. 52-2-732 by Code Commissioner, 1989.
MT Code § 52-2-733 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-733. Periodic visits to facilities by department -- investigations -- consultation with licensees and registrants

  52-2-733. Periodic visits to facilities by department -- investigations -- consultation with licensees and registrants. (1) The department or its authorized representative shall make periodic visits to all licensed day-care centers to ensure that minimum standards are maintained.   (2) The department may investigate and inspect the conditions and qualifications of any day-care center, group day-care home, or family day-care home seeking or holding a license or registration certificate under the provisions of this part.   (3) The department shall visit and inspect at least 20% of all registered family day-care homes and group day-care homes in each of the governor's planning regions annually.   (4) (a) Subject to subsection (4)(b), the department shall make annual unannounced visits to day-care centers that are licensed on an annual basis.   (b) The department may make annual unannounced visits to day-care centers that have been granted 2-year or 3-year licenses under 52-2-721 or that have successfully passed inspections for 10 consecutive years.   (5) Upon request of the department, the state fire prevention and investigation section of the department of justice shall inspect any day-care facility for which a license or registration certificate is applied for or issued and shall report its findings to the department.   (6) Upon request, the department shall give consultation to every licensee and registrant who desires to upgrade the services of the licensee's or registrant's program.   (7) This section may not be construed to require the department to conduct an inspection of each day-care facility applying for a registration certificate under the provisions of this part.   History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 247, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 10-809(part); amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 606, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 692, L. 1989; Sec. 53-4-511, MCA 1987; redes. 52-2-733 by Code Commissioner, 1989; amd. Sec. 34, Ch. 706, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 151, Ch. 418, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 351, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 126, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 37, Ch. 449, L. 2007.
MT Code § 52-2-734 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 2. Children's Services|Part 7. Child Care|52-2-734. Fire safety -- certification required

  52-2-734. Fire safety -- certification required. (1) The state fire prevention and investigation section of the department of justice shall adopt and enforce rules for the protection of children in day-care centers from fire hazards and arrange for any inspections and investigations it considers necessary.   (2) Before a license can be issued to operate a day-care center, each applicant shall submit to the department a certificate of approval from the state fire prevention and investigation section of the department of justice indicating compliance with fire safety rules.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 247, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 10-804; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 38, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 606, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 503, L. 1985; Sec. 53-4-505, MCA 1987; redes. 52-2-734 by Code Commissioner, 1989; amd. Sec. 35, Ch. 706, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 38, Ch. 449, L. 2007.