Hope Montessori Academy

The governing body must formulate the purpose and policies to be followed by the center. It must have a regular planned review of such purpose and policies to determine that the center is in compliance with licensing rules.

Rule 2.205.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 17, 2026.

All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Rule 2.212.A. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 17, 2026.

Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.229.C. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 24, 2026.

All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;

Rule 2.222.A.1.b. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 29, 2025.

In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

Rule 2.237.H. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 29, 2025.

When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices.

Rule 2.212.E. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 12, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 1, 2025.

Staff must investigate whenever children cry, scream, or appear to withdraw and must try to verbally or physically soothe the child. When putting infants to sleep, staff may allow for a period of no longer than ten (10) minutes without verbally or physically soothing the child to enable the infant to try to self soothe and fall asleep.

Rule 2.223.B.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 12, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 1, 2025.

All infants less than six (6) months of age must be held for bottle feeding. Bottles must not be propped. Older infants must not be allowed to hold their own bottles when lying flat. Bottles must not be allowed in a crib with the infant.

Rule 2.224.B.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 12, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 1, 2025.

Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Rule 2.120.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.229.C. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

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

Rule 2.209.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 19, 2024.

The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider

Rule 2.209.B.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 19, 2024.

All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Rule 2.212.A. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 19, 2024.

All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Rule 2.223.A.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 19, 2024.

The governing body must formulate the purpose and policies to be followed by the center. It must have a regular planned review of such purpose and policies to determine that the center is in compliance with licensing rules.

Rule 2.205.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 19, 2024.

All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Rule 2.212.A. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 19, 2024.

All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Rule 2.223.A.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 19, 2024.

In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

Rule 2.237.H. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 18, 2024.

All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Rule 2.212.A. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 31, 2024.

Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 17, 2024.

All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Rule 2.223.A.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 17, 2024.

Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the State Department-approved training

Rule 7.701.100.A.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 23, 2023.

The Department may deny, revoke, suspend, change to probationary or fine a child care facility or child placement agency if the applicant(s), an affiliate of the applicant, or any person living with or employed by the applicant has been found to violate any of the provisions set forth in section 26-6-108(2), C.R.S.:

Rule 7.701.33.F.. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 23, 2023.

Within twenty four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to The Office of Early Childhood, Division of Early Care And Learning the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement, or a county department of human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in Section 19-3-304, C.R.S.

Rule 7.701.52.B.1.d.. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 23, 2023.

Pursuant to Section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the state hotline, county department of human or social services or local law enforcement agency.

Rule 7.701.53.B.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 23, 2023.

All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Rule 7.702.62.A.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 23, 2023.

In other preschool age combinations, the staff ratio for the youngest child must be utilized if more than twenty percent (20%) of the group is composed of younger children. This does not apply to infants and toddlers. The ratio for toddler groups is based on the youngest child in the group.

Rule 7.702.46.A.14.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 18, 2023.

All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Rule 7.702.62.A.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 18, 2023.

The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A written record of any serious accident, illness, or injury occurring during care must be retained in each child’s record, with a copy provided to the parent(s)/guardian(s).

Rule 7.702.34.B.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 5, 2023.

At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Health statements for children over two (2) years of age to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended schedule for routine well child exams.

Rule 7.702.51.A.2.d. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 25, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 5, 2023.

All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

Rule 7.702.41.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 25, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 7, 2023.

The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following:

Rule 7.702.5.C.5. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 7, 2023.

Items labeled ?keep out of reach of children? must be inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.702.71.C. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 7, 2023.

Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.702.71.H. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 7, 2023.

The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes: a. State criminal history check b. State sex offender registry check c. State abuse and neglect registry check

Rule 7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 3, 2023.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: 7. The procedure for identifying where children are at all times.

Rule 7.702.31.B.7. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 3, 2023.

The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility.

Rule 7.702.34.A.7. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 3, 2023.

All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

Rule 7.702.41.G. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 27, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 3, 2023.

Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be instructed about all policies and procedures of the center. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center’s policies and procedures.

Rule 7.702.41.J. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 3, 2023.

All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Rule 7.702.62.A.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 3, 2023.

The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.

Rule 7.702.62.A.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 3, 2023.

Policies and procedures must be reviewed annually. Any changes must be incorporated and must be communicated to the parent(s)/guardian(s).

Rule 7.702.31.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.