Monica Sevenski

All child care facilities must operate in compliance with local planning and zoning requirements of the municipality, city and county, or county where the facility is located.

Rule 2.122.C. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2026.

The experienced family child care provider must: Have completed the Department approved Expanding Quality in Infant/Toddler care course, or three (3) semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university in infant/toddler theory;

Rule 2.310.A.1.b. CDEC’s category: ECCP. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 13, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2026.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete the a Department-approved First Aid and CPR training, for all ages of children from infant to twenty-one (21) years of age;

Rule 2.312.D. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2026.

Prior to working with infants, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.I. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2026.

Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the licensed family child care home.

Rule 2.321.A.3. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 13, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2026.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved training in standard precautions that meets current occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.C. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 11, 2026.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete a Department approved course of training for medication administration. This course must be completed every three (3) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed;

Rule 2.312.E. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 11, 2026.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department- approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.312.P. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 11, 2026.

An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. Parent(s) and guardian(s) home and e-mail addresses; telephone numbers, including home, work, and cell numbers ; employer name and work address; and any special instructions as to how the parent(s) or guardian(s) may be reached during the hours that the child is in care at the family child care home;

Rule 2.320.A.2. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 11, 2026.

At the time of admission, the parent or guardian must provide the following information to the provider for each child entering the family child care home: Health information, including any known allergies, medication being taken and possible side effects, special dietary requirements, and chronic health conditions;

Rule 2.321.A.2.a. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 11, 2026.

Submit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Certificate of Nonmedical Exemption (May 2023) received upon the completion of Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Online Immunization Education Module (Aug. 2021). The Certificate of Nonmedical Exemption and Education Module are herein incorporated by reference, no later editions or amendments are incorporated. The Certificate and Education Module are available at no cost from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at https://cdphe.colorado.gov/vaccine-exemptions. The Certificate is available for public copying and inspection at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 720 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during normal business hours.

Rule 2.321.A.2.c.2. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 11, 2026.

Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.

Rule 2.138.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

There must be a carbon monoxide detector installed in the area of the child care facility as recommended by the manufacturer and in the area where children sleep.

Rule 2.138.H. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider and all individuals responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department- approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.312.P. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

The following emergency records must be kept and maintained at the family child care home for twelve (12) months: Dates of monthly smoke alarm testing.

Rule 2.318.C.3. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

All medications in the family child care home, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitute, or staff members trained in administering medication.

Rule 2.321.B.8. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”

Rule 2.336.C.1. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

Fire extinguishers must be replaced at least every six (6) years.

Rule 2.336.C.15.a. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Rule 2.121.D.5. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete the a Department-approved First Aid and CPR training, for all ages of children from infant to twenty-one (21) years of age;

Rule 2.312.D. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024.

Prior to working with infants, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.I. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024.

An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Rule 2.320.A.7. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024.

Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the licensed family child care home.

Rule 2.321.A.3. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024.

All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”

Rule 2.336.C.1. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024.

All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.337.B.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024.

Prior to issuance of the license, the licensee and primary provider must complete:A State Department approved training in Standard Precautions that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and may be counted towards ongoing training requirements. This Standard Precautions training can be included as part of the Pre-Licensing training, in which case the total number of hours for Pre-licensing training required in 7.707.A1 is increased to sixteen (16) clock hours, and Standard Precautions training may count as no more than one (1) hour of the sixteen (16) clock hours; and,

Rule 7.707.32.A.4. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 24, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 1, 2023.

Safe Sleep Training for Family Child Care Staff All staff who work with infants must complete Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants and on an annual basis.

Rule 7.707.75.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 24, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 1, 2023.

All exercise equipment must be inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.707.91.N. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 24, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 1, 2023.