Montana SB269 revises laws for family and group day-care homes, setting health, safety, and caregiver qualifications.

Montana SB269 revises regulations for family and group day-care homes, focusing on health, safety, and caregiver qualifications. The bill mandates background checks, including fingerprinting and searches of national and state sex offender registries, for caregivers. It requires annual fire, safety, and sanitation inspections, and outlines specific health and safety protocols, such as limiting screen time and prohibiting smoking. Caregivers must complete orientation training on topics like infectious disease prevention and safe sleeping practices.

Montana SB269 revises laws for family and group day-care homes, setting health, safety, and caregiver qualifications.

Montana SB269 revises regulations for family and group day-care homes, focusing on health, safety, and caregiver qualifications. The bill mandates background checks, including fingerprinting and searches of national and state sex offender registries, for caregivers. It requires annual fire, safety, and sanitation inspections, and outlines specific health and safety protocols, such as limiting screen time and prohibiting smoking. Caregivers must complete orientation training on topics like infectious disease prevention and safe sleeping practices.