Charlotte Bynes

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: Jul 8, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2026.

All equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must obtain a subsequent health evaluation every two (2) years or as required in a written plan signed by a licensed physician or other health care provider.

Rule 2.311.A.14.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 8, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 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: Jun 8, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 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 introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Rule 2.312.M. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 8, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2026.

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: Jun 8, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2026.

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: Jul 8, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2026.

Any animals in the family child care home must be vaccinated as required by state law and local ordinance, and proof of vaccination must be available for review by the licensing specialist.

Rule 2.335.N. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 8, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2026.

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

Rule 2.335.Y. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 8, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 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: Jun 8, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 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: Aug 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2025.

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: Jul 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2025.

The complete file for each child in care must be kept confidential and retained by the primary provider for at least three (3) years after the child leaves the family child care home. It must be available without restriction to the Department and to child protective services, police, and the child’s parent(s) or guardian(s).

Rule 2.320.C. CDEC’s category: Reports/Records/Security. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 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: Aug 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2025.

Any animals in the family child care home must be vaccinated as required by state law and local ordinance, and proof of vaccination must be available for review by the licensing specialist.

Rule 2.335.N. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2025.

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

Rule 2.335.Y. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2025.

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled.

Rule 2.336.B.1. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 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: Jul 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2025.

The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: All other requests except those specified in rule section 2.120(C)(1) must be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of employment for each employee or facility.

Rule 2.120.C.2. CDEC’s category: General Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 1, 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: Nov 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 1, 2025.

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 2.317.E.1. CDEC’s category: Reports/Records/Security. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 1, 2025.

All adult exercise equipment must be inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.335.X. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 1, 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: Nov 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 1, 2025.

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: Sep 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025.

Primary providers, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, staff members, and volunteers must demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of children and a concern for their proper care and well-being.

Rule 2.311.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 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: Aug 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025.

Prior to working with children, if working with children less than three (3) years of age, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed.

Rule 2.312.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 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: Aug 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025.

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 2.317.E.1. CDEC’s category: Reports/Records/Security. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025.

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: Sep 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 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: Sep 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 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: Aug 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025.

The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: All other requests except those specified in rule section 2.120(C)(1) must be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of employment for each employee or facility.

Rule 2.120.C.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025.

All equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and staff members must obtain a medical statement signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider within thirty (30) days of employment.

Rule 2.311.A.13.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 29, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025.

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 2.317.E.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Reports/Records/Security. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025.

Hand washing areas shall be routinely disinfected when visibly dirty and after any use of the area for tasks other than hand washing including immediately after the sink is used to clean tanks, feeders, water containers and any equipment used by pets or animals.

Rule 2.324.A.6. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Health/Sanitation/Children’s Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025.

Toddlers, preschoolers, and older children, as necessary, must have a suitable mat at least two inches thick, cot, bed, or sofa, with a clean washable sheet and blanket or other suitable covering that has been laundered between uses by different children.

Rule 2.329.E. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Sleep/Waking Time. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025.

The large home must provide sufficient floor space in the specific room(s) designated for use for child care that does not All floors must have an easily cleanable finish including, but not limited to: carpets, tile, wood, or concrete. space used by household furniture.

Rule 2.336.A.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025.

Interior walls must be free of holes and constructed of solid material with a smooth finish that can be easily cleaned. Painted finishes shall be maintained free from peeling, chipping or otherwise deteriorating paint.

Rule 2.336.A.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025.

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled.

Rule 2.336.B.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025.

In rooms accessible to children, all electrical outlets and power strips must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed; all exposed light bulbs accessible to children in areas where children can play must have protective covers. Electrical cords must be in good condition and must not pose strangulation, falling, or tripping hazards.

Rule 2.336.C.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025.

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.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

Subsequent health evaluations for the provider and children residing in the home who are less than twelve (12) years of age must be submitted every two (2) years or as required in a written plan signed by a physician or other health professional. A new family member and/or a new resident of the home must submit to the State Department, within thirty (30) days from the date the individual began living in the home, a State Department approved health evaluation form signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health professional.

Rule 7.707.31.A.10. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

Effective December 31, 2016 each provider, staff member or regular volunteer must complete a department-approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.707.32.A.11.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

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: Sep 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

Prior to issuance of the license the licensee and primary provider must complete: The State Department approved course of training for medication administration.

Rule 7.707.32.A.7. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

The personnel files for each employee, substitute, and volunteer shall include: Information received from the state automated systems check on child abuse

Rule 7.707.36.B.2. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

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: Oct 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

The premises of the family child care home must be kept safe and free from hazards to health at all times

Rule 7.707.91.D. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 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: Sep 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 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. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

In rooms accessible to children, all electrical outlets and power strips must nave protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed; and all exposed light bulbs must have protective covers. Electrical cords must be in good condition and not posing a hazard, such as strangulation, falling or tripping.

Rule 7.707.923.B. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

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 7.707.934.B. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.