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.