Foothills Park & Recreation Dist - Ridge Rec

Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to the staff prior to the child’s first (1st) day of care.

Rule 2.511.B.3.a. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 28, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 6, 2026.

Documentation of driver training must be maintained in the employee file.

Rule 2.517.C.9.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 17, 2026.

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 and parent(s) or guardian(s), and must include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Medication and dosing schedule; b. Nutrition and feeding instructions; c. Medical equipment or adaptive devices, including instructions; d. Medical emergency instructions; e. Toileting and personal hygiene instructions; f. Behavioral interventions; and g. Medical procedure/ intervention.

Rule 2.511.C.5.a-g. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 6, 2026.

Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child’s first and last name.

Rule 2.513.D. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 6, 2026.

All medications, except those medications specified in the Department’s approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and in an area inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. If refrigeration is required, the medication must be stored in either a separate refrigerator or a leak proof container in a designated area of a food storage refrigerator, separate from food and inaccessible to children. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the centers policies. Access to these medications must be limited (see sections 27-80-210 and 12-280-134(3), C.R.S.).

Rule 2.513.G. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 6, 2026.

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 written record of any serious accident, illness, or injury occurring during care with a copy provided to the parent(s) or guardian(s);.

Rule 2.530.A.10. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 6, 2026.

Prior to working with children all staff members must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2025.

There must be one (1) staff member for each fifteen (15) children in attendance.

Rule 2.510.E. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2025.

Medications must be kept in the original labeled bottle or container. Prescription medications must contain the original pharmacy label.

Rule 2.513.C. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2025.

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 Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: An injury to a child that requires medical attention by a health care professional or admission to a hospital, whether or not treatment was given. This report must be completed in the online injury system within 24 hours of an incident. If a provider is unable to access the online system, you must use the paper form, and submit the form to the Department within 24 hours of the incident.

Rule 2.124.A.1.b. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2025.

The maximum group size for children is thirty (30) children.

Rule 2.510.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 4, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 26, 2026.

The room capacity must not be exceeded.

Rule 2.510.D.3. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 4, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 26, 2026.

Program aides, without supervision from a program director or program leader, may supervise no more than four (4) children when taking the children to the restroom, filling up water bottles, or obtaining water bottles or a coat from inside.

Rule 2.510.I. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 4, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 26, 2026.

Separation, when used as guidance, must not exceed five (5) minutes and must be appropriate for the child’s development. The child must be in a safe, lighted, well-ventilated area and be within sight and hearing of an adult. The child must not be isolated in a locked or closed area.

Rule 2.516.E. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 4, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 26, 2026.

Verbal abuse and derogatory remarks about the child are not permitted.

Rule 2.516.F. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 4, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 26, 2026.

Physical activity and outdoor time must not be withheld as a disciplinary measure.

Rule 2.516.H. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 4, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 26, 2026.

Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. 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 Department approved training.

Rule 2.133.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 5, 2024.

All staff members and regular volunteers must complete a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse within (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.507.L. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 5, 2024.

Any un-expired routine medication, prescription and non-prescription (over-the-counter) medications must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. Home remedies, including homeopathic medications, must never be given to a child.

Rule 2.512.C.1. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 5, 2024.

In the case medication needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms must be reauthorized on an annual basis. Any changes in the original medication authorization require a new written order by the prescribing practitioner and a change in the prescription label.

Rule 2.512.C.5. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 5, 2024.

Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, and oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.524.A.3. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 5, 2024.

All staff members must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.507.I. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 5, 2024.

All employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete a Department-approved basic First Aid and CPR module within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and the module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Rule 2.508.G.3. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 5, 2024.

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 7.701.100.F.2.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 27, 2023.

The maximum group size for children over the age of five (5) is thirty (30) children. When four (4) year olds are in attendance the maximum group size is twenty-four (24). When the center has the capacity to care for multiple groups of children, they must be separated into developmentally and age appropriate activities. Groups are not required to be separated from each other by permanent or portable dividers or walls.

Rule 7.712.43.D.. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 27, 2023.

At the time of enrollment, the parent(s) /guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of immunization status or exemption as required by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Colorado law requires proof of immunization be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Rule 7.712.52.A.1.b.. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 27, 2023.

Staff designated by the program director to give medications must complete the department-approved medication administration training and have current annual delegation or more often as determined by the Child Care Health Consultant. Delegation must be from the center?s Current Child Care Health Consultant who must observe and document the competency of each staff member involved in medication administration. All staff administering medication must have current department-approved CPR, first aid training prior to administering medication with the following exceptions:

Rule 7.712.52.C.6. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 27, 2023.

The center must apply sunscreen, have the child apply sunscreen, have the parent or guardian apply sunscreen, or use another form of parent or guardian approved sun protection for children prior to children going outside. Sunscreen must be reapplied as directed by the product label.

Rule 7.712.52.D.5.. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 27, 2023.

All outdoor climbing equipment over eighteen (18) inches provided by the center must have least six (6) inches resilient surface throughout the use zone.

Rule 7.712.71.D.5.. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 27, 2023.

Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, and oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.712.73.A.3. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 27, 2023.

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards.

Rule 7.712.73.A.7. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 27, 2023.