Rashika Locke

The fingerprint process shall be completed at an approved vendor within five (5) calendar days of when any new resident, eighteen (18) years of age or older, begins residing in a family child care home or qualified exempt provider home. Adults must not be allowed unsupervised access to children in care until all background checks have been successfully completed.

Rule 2.121.C.2. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 2026.

Changes to a License Requiring Written Notification to the Department Prior to Department Approval - Change of residents in the facility, not to include those residents placed in the facility by a county department.

Rule 2.124.A.3.d. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 2026.

Subsequent health evaluations for the primary provider, applicant 2, and children residing in the home who are less than ten (10) years of age must be obtained every two (2) years or as required in a written plan signed by a licensed physician or other health care provider. A new family member and/or a new resident of the home must obtain a health evaluation form signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider within thirty (30) days from the date the individual began living in the home.

Rule 2.311.A.14. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 2026.

Flammable or combustible items must be stored in a locked area remote from the kitchen, and at least three (3) feet from the furnace, hot water heater or any other heating device. These items include, but are not limited to, paints, fuels, insecticides, and other hazardous chemicals.

Rule 2.336.C.11. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 2026.

All outdoor play areas shall frequently be surveyed and must be kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris that could cause harm to children.

Rule 2.337.D.2. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 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: Apr 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 18, 2025.

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: Apr 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 18, 2025.

Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.H. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 18, 2025.

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: Apr 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 18, 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: May 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 18, 2025.

Within thirty (30) 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 playground safety for homes. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Rule 2.312.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 18, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, and the equally qualified provider must complete the Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” This course is required once and will be counted toward ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.312.Q. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 18, 2025.

The primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members shall: Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year. At least three (3) of the fifteen (15) clock hours must be in social emotional development.

Rule 2.312.R.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 18, 2025.

At the time of enrollment and upon any amendments to policies and procedures, the provider must give the parent(s) or guardian(s) a written statement of the family child care home’s policies and procedures, and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The provider must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures. By signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.

Rule 2.316.A. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 18, 2025.

All forms contained in the admission record must be current and accessible to providers, qualified substitutes, staff members, and representatives of the Department.

Rule 2.320.B. CDEC’s category: Reports/Records/Security. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 18, 2025.

Health statements for children over two (2) years to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric HealthCare or as required in writing by health care provider.

Rule 2.321.A.5. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 18, 2025.

All outdoor play areas shall frequently be surveyed and must be kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris that could cause harm to children.

Rule 2.337.D.2. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 18, 2025.

Subsequent health evaluations for the primary provider, applicant 2, and children residing in the home who are less than ten (10) years of age must be obtained every two (2) years or as required in a written plan signed by a licensed physician or other health care provider. A new family member and/or a new resident of the home must obtain a health evaluation form signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider within thirty (30) days from the date the individual began living in the home.

Rule 2.311.A.14. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 24, 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: May 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 24, 2025.

Gas grills with propane tanks must be inaccessible or have a safety on/off knob.

Rule 2.337.D.4. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 24, 2025.

At the time of admission each child’s file contains:Documentation of immunization status or exemption, including month and year each immunization was administered. Immunizations must be updated and recorded as specified on the certificate of immunization or alternate certificate of immunization as supplied and approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.

Rule 7.707.71.A.1.c. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 1, 2024.

Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent or guardian 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 practitioner. The statement of the child’s current health statusmust 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 statementsmust be kept at the licensed child care home.

Rule 7.707.71.A.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 23, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 1, 2024.

Statements of health status of children under two (2) years of age must be updated in accordance with the national pediatric recommended schedule for routine health supervision or as required in writing by health care provider.

Rule 7.707.71.A.5. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 23, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 1, 2024.

Health statements for children over two (2) years to seven (7) years of age must be updated annually.

Rule 7.707.71.A.6. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 23, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 1, 2024.

The provider must obtain written authority to arrange for emergency medical care for each child. Written authorization to obtain emergency medical care must be on file prior to or on the first day of admission and must be re-authorized annually.

Rule 7.707.71.B.1. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 1, 2024.

Sign In/Out Procedure The provider must maintain a daily sign in/out method containing the date, the child’s name, the time that the child arrived at and left the home, and the parent, guardian, or authorized person’s signature. A full signature is required by the parent or guardian every time the child arrives at or leaves the home. The provider may sign in or out children who arrive directly from school or an activity as needed on a daily basis. The provider must use their full signature. The parent/guardian must provide a signature on a weekly basis to verify the record.

Rule 7.707.6.C. CDEC’s category: Reports/Records/Security. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 29, 2023.

In a regular (FCCH) home, care may be provided for six (6) children from birth to eighteen (18) years of age with no more than two (2) children under two (2) years of age.

Rule 7.707.22.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: FCCH. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 29, 2023.

In a regular (FCCH) home: Care also may be provided for no more than two (2) additional children of school age attending full-day school. School-age children include children six (6) years of age and older who are enrolled in the first grade or above. A child enrolled in a kindergarten program is not considered a school-age child until the child begins attending kindergarten a year before they enter first grade.

Rule 7.707.22.B1.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: FCCH. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 29, 2023.

The personnel files for each employee, substitute, and volunteer shall be available for review by any representative of the State Department and must include:

Rule 7.707.36.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 29, 2023.

Sign In/Out Procedure The provider must maintain a daily sign in/out method containing the date, the child’s name, the time that the child arrived at and left the home, and the parent, guardian, or authorized person’s signature. A full signature is required by the parent or guardian every time the child arrives at or leaves the home. The provider may sign in or out children who arrive directly from school or an activity as needed on a daily basis. The provider must use their full signature. The parent/guardian must provide a signature on a weekly basis to verify the record.

Rule 7.707.6.C. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Reports/Records/Security. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 29, 2023.

Visitors Visits from all non-family members to the home must be on the sign in/out log, including the name, date, and arrival/departure times.

Rule 7.707.6.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Reports/Records/Security. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 29, 2023.

At the time of admission each child’s file contains:Documentation of immunization status or exemption, including month and year each immunization was administered. Immunizations must be updated and recorded as specified on the certificate of immunization or alternate certificate of immunization as supplied and approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.

Rule 7.707.71.A.1.c. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 29, 2023.

All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, medicines, 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 7.707.923.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 29, 2023.

An operator of a licensed facility, guest child care facility as defined in Section 26-6-102 (16), C.R.S., or an exempt family child care home provider must submit a request to determine if an operator, applicant for employment or current employee has been found responsible for a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect in the State Department’s automated system (Trails).

Rule 7.701.32.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 17, 2023.

Each applicant listed below must submit to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or any third party vendor approved by CBI including county departments of human or social services that use fingerprint machines pursuant to Section 19-3-406(1)(C),(2), C.R.S., to obtain any fingerprint criminal history record held by the CBI and FBI. If a third party takes the individual?s fingerprints, the fingerprints may be electronically captured using CBI?s approved LiveScan equipment. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked, identified as follows:

Rule 7.701.33.A.1. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 17, 2023.

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 7.701.34.C.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 17, 2023.

Health statements for children over two (2) years to seven (7) years of age must be updated annually.

Rule 7.707.71.A.6. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 17, 2023.

In the infant room, soft bedding or materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted in cribs, futons approved for infants or other approved sleep/rest equipment. Soft bedding means, but is not limited to, any soft sleep surface like bumper pads, pillows, blankets, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, plush toys, and stuffed animals.

Rule 7.707.75.H.2. CDEC’s category: Sleep/Waking Time. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 17, 2023.

Toys, toy parts and any material accessible to children under three (3) years of age must be large enough that they cannot be swallowed or inhaled, to prevent a choking hazard.

Rule 7.707.922.A. CDEC’s category: Materials/Media/Indoor Equipment. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 17, 2023.

Furnishings and equipment in the area approved for child care must be in good repair.

Rule 7.707.922.D. CDEC’s category: Materials/Media/Indoor Equipment. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 17, 2023.

Outdoor play space, including areas under decks must be free from safety hazards including, but not limited to, lawn mowers, tools, propane, gasoline, building scraps, and scrap metal. Gas grills with propane tanks must have a safety on/off knob on it.

Rule 7.707.934.C. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 17, 2023.