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Every application used in the State of Colorado for employment with a child care facility, or for the certification of a foster home, must include the following notice to the applicant: “Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application commits perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, Colorado Revised Statutes, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.”

Rule 2.131.A.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 1, 2026.

Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems, and/or fire alarms

Rule 2.133.B. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 1, 2026.

Prior to working with children, the staff member must read and be instructed on all of the policies and procedures of the center outlined in rule section 2.505. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center’s policies and procedures.

Rule 2.507.I. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 31, 2026.

Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center’s administration of medications policies and procedures.

Rule 2.507.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 31, 2026.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children a signed statement indicating that the individual has been trained, understands, and has had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the “Rules Regulating School-Age Child Care,” the “General Rules for Child Care Facilities,” and the “Rules Regulating Special Activities,” if applicable.

Rule 2.507.K. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 31, 2026.

Staff must verify attendance before and after every group transition from one physical space to another. Written or electronic documentation of attendance verification must be maintained for at least twelve (12) months.

Rule 2.506.A.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 2026.

All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked prior to use and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

Rule 2.524.A.9. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 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: Jan 9, 2025.

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: Mar 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

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

Rule 2.524.A.7. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

All staff members must complete a building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include:Identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic; and

Rule 7.712.41.K.a.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024.

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.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 19, 2023.

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

Rule 7.712.43.H.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 19, 2023.

The director must not use, or permit a staff member or child to use, corporal or other harsh punishment, including but not limited to pinching, shaking, spanning punching, biting, kicking, rough handling, hair pulling, or any humiliating or frightening method of discipline.

Rule 7.712.55.C.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 19, 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: May 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 23, 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: May 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 23, 2023.

The center must maintain documentation including the child care health consultant?s (CCHC) Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) proof of RN or MD current licensure in good standing, a brief biography highlighting applicable knowledge, experience and approximate dates worked as a school nurse or Child Care health Consultant commenced.

Rule 7.712.42.D.3.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 23, 2023.

All Child Care Health Consultants (CCHC) must show evidence they have completed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course annually.

Rule 7.712.42.D.5.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 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.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 1, 2023.

For security purposes, a daily sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians must be maintained by the center it must include, for each child in care, the date, the child’s name, the time when the child arrived and left the center, and the parent/guardian’s signature or other identifier. With a parent/guardian’s approval, a child five (5) years of age or older may sign in and out instead of the parent/guardian. Staff must verify attendance periodically throughout the day.

Rule 7.712.32.B.. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 1, 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: Feb 14, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 23, 2023.

At least one staff member with current department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.

Rule 7.712.42.F.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 14, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 23, 2023.

For security purposes, a daily sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians must be maintained by the center it must include, for each child in care, the date, the child’s name, the time when the child arrived and left the center, and the parent/guardian’s signature or other identifier. With a parent/guardian’s approval, a child five (5) years of age or older may sign in and out instead of the parent/guardian. Staff must verify attendance periodically throughout the day.

Rule 7.712.32.B.. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 13, 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: Feb 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 13, 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: Feb 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 1, 2023.

Children at the center must have access to age-appropriate materials and equipment from at least the following categories: Activity supplies;

Rule 7.712.64.B.1.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 1, 2023.

Children at the center must have access to age-appropriate materials and equipment from at least the following categories: Manipulatives and games;

Rule 7.712.64.B.2.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 1, 2023.

Children at the center must have access to age-appropriate materials and equipment from at least the following categories: Recreation equipment;

Rule 7.712.64.B.3.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 1, 2023.

Children at the center must have access to age-appropriate materials and equipment from at least the following categories: Library items; and;

Rule 7.712.64.B.4.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 1, 2023.

Children at the center must have access to age-appropriate materials and equipment from at least the following categories: Science equipment and materials.

Rule 7.712.64.B.5.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 1, 2023.