Developmental Educational Assistance Program

D.E.A.P.

 

 

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Consider the Benefits

  1. You can own your own business.

  2. Many of your expenses are tax deductible.

  3. You can stay at home with your own children.

  4. You can help support your family.

  5. You can set your own daily schedule.

  6. You can get reimbursed for food served through the Montana Child Care and Adult Food Program.

  7. Your registration tells parents you meet the Montana health and safety standards and that you and your workers have passed a criminal and child protective services background check.

  8. You will guide the growth and development of the children in your care.

What you need to do

 

Applications are available from the DEAP Child Care Resource and Referral Office or you can download the required forms.

 

You must carry fire insurance on your home and liability insurance that will cover children coming into your home for care.

 

The State of Montana will do criminal and child protective services background checks on you and any adult living or working in your facility.

 

You will need to attend a 4 hour orientation within 60 days of obtaining your child care registration.

 

Family Child Care Home

 

For the provider who cares for up to six children at one time in her home.  These include the provider's own children under the age of 6; and up to three children under the age of 2.

 

Group Child Care Home

 

For two providers caring for 7-12 children in the facility at one time.  The number includes the providers' own children under the age of 6; and up to 6 children under the age of 2.

 

Montana Child Care Law

 

Anyone providing child care to three or more children on a regular basis is required by Montana law to be registered or licensed unless they are established primarily for educational purposes (i.e. preschools or after-school programs).

 

Connecting with individuals, families and communities.

 Adult Supported Living Services    Child Care Resource & Referral    Community Supports

Evaluation & Diagnosis Services    Family Education & Support    IDEA Infant & Toddler

In-Home Program    Lifespan Respite

PASARR    WIC