Southeast YMCA

All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.

Rule 2.127.D. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 10, 2024.

The center must maintain and update annually a record on each child that includes:A dated written authorization for emergency medical care signed and submitted annually by the parent or guardian. The authorization must be notarized if required by the local health care facility;

Rule 2.525.A.8. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 10, 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.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.

Rule 7.701.32.D.1.a.. CDEC’s category: General Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.

Rule 7.701.32.D.1.a.1.. CDEC’s category: General Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

Criminal background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed 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.

Rule 7.701.33.D.4.a.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

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 7.712.41.J. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

All staff members must complete a building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include:

Rule 7.712.41.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

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 7.712.41.M.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

Each program leader must be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Complete the Department-approved course in injury prevention;

Rule 7.712.42.B.1.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

Each program leader must be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Complete the Department-approved course in playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers. This requirement does not apply to day camps that do not regularly use a playground.; and

Rule 7.712.42.B.2.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

Each program leader must be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Must have at least three (3) months (460 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children.

Rule 7.712.42.B.3.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

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 7.712.42.G.3. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

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: Jun 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2023.

Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Rule 7.701.34.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2023.

Changes to a License Requiring Written Notification to the Department Prior to Department Approval - Changes in the physical facility or use of rooms for child care at a facility.

Rule 7.701.52.D.2.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2023.

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

Rule 7.712.41.A.. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2023.

Program aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Program aides must work directly under the supervision of the program director or program leaders and must never be left alone with children.

Rule 7.712.42.C.1. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2023.

The date and content of each consultation must be recorded and maintained in the center’s files.

Rule 7.712.42.D.2.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2023.

There must be one (1) staff member for each fifteen (15) children in attendance. When four (4) year olds are in attendance, there must be at least one staff member for each twelve (12) or fewer children cared for by the center.__Mixed age group with 4 year olds-1 staff member to 12 children and 24 children for maximum group size. Age Group of 5 years and older -1 staff member to 15 children and 30 children for maximum group size.

Rule 7.712.43.F.. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2023.

At all times, school-age child care personnel must be directly supervising the children.

Rule 7.712.43.H.. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 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: Jun 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2023.

Portable first aid kits must be available to staff at all times, including field trips, and must be located out of reach of children and maintained in a sanitary condition. First aid kits must be checked and restocked on at least a monthly basis.

Rule 7.712.52.B.4. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2023.

When supplied for an individual child, the sunscreen must be labeled with the child’s first and last name.

Rule 7.712.52.D.2. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2023.

Equipment, materials, and furnishings, including durable furniture such as tables and chairs, must be stored in a manner that is safe for children.

Rule 7.712.73.A.8. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2023.

In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. Locks or fastening devices to prevent free escape from the inside of any building must not be installed. Only panic hardware or single-action hardware is permitted on a door or on a pair of doors. All door hardware must be within the reach of children.

Rule 7.712.73.B.4. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2023.