1. (1) Before a child is enrolled at any licensed child care facility or registered group or family child care facility, the following information must be made available to all parents/guardians:

   1. (a) a typical daily schedule of activities;
   2. (b) admission requirements, enrollment procedures, and hours of operations;
   3. (c) frequency and type of meals and snacks served;
   4. (d) fees and payment plan;
   5. (e) regulations concerning sick children;
   6. (f) transportation and trip arrangements, if applicable;
   7. (g) positive child guidance policy; and
   8. (h) expulsion and suspension policy.
2. (2) All child care facilities must post a copy of the facility license or registration and the phone number of state and local Early Childhood and Family Support Division offices in a place where parents/guardians can see them. Parents/guardians should be encouraged to contact the division if they have questions regarding the license or registration or child care regulations.
3. (3) All child care facilities must allow custodial parents, non-custodial parents, and legal guardians access to the facility at any time during which child care is provided, unless there is a current court order preventing parent-child contact.

Authorizing statute(s): 52-2-704, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 52-2-704, 52-2-713, 52-2-723, 52-2-731, 52-2-732, 52-2-735, 52-2-736, MCA

History: NEW, 2025 MAR, 37-1044, Eff. 5/1/25.