The Garden Preschool & Early Learning Center

For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member on duty who holds a current Department-approved First Aid and Safety certificate, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children, and is responsible for administering First Aid and CPR to children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. If children are at different locations, there must be a First Aid and CPR qualified staff member at each location.

Rule 2.213.E. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 18, 2026.

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: Aug 22, 2025.

All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.B. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2025.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.213.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2025.

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 2.223.A.2. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 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: Aug 22, 2025.

Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.229.G. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2025.

A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Music

Rule 2.229.R.7. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2025.

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

Rule 2.230.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2025.

Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Rule 2.237.B. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2025.

Any person intentionally making a false statement or report to the Department or to any agency delegated by the Department to make an investigation or inspection under the provisions of the Child Care Licensing Act may be fined up to $250 a day for the first day, $500 for the second day, $1,000 a day for the third and subsequent days to a maximum of $10,000.

Rule 2.113.A.7. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 29, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 9, 2024.

Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.C. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 29, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 9, 2024.

For full day programs, during times of low attendance and/or during the first and last hour of the day, when only eight (8) or fewer children are present in the facility, there must be at least one (1) early childhood teacher or assistant early childhood teacher working with the children and a second staff member must be on site and immediately available. There must be no more than two (2) children less than the age of two (2) present. When nine (9) or more children are in attendance, at least two (2) staff members must be on duty.

Rule 2.217.A.2. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 29, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 9, 2024.

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 2.223.A.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 29, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 9, 2024.

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

Rule 2.230.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 29, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 9, 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 2.138.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 23, 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: Sep 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 23, 2024.

Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 23, 2024.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.213.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 23, 2024.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.H. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 23, 2024.

Staff aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and must work directly under the supervision of the director or an early childhood teacher.

Rule 2.216.G.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 23, 2024.

Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.

Rule 2.217.A.14. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 23, 2024.

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

Rule 2.220.D. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 23, 2024.

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

Rule 2.221.C. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 23, 2024.

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 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 23, 2024.

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 2.223.A.2. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 23, 2024.

In the infant room, soft bedding or materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted in cribs, futons approved for infants, or other approved sleep/rest equipment. Soft bedding means, but is not limited to, any soft sleep surface like bumper pads, pillows, blankets, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diaper bibs, plush toys, pacifiers with stuffed animals attached, and stuffed animals.

Rule 2.223.C.2. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 23, 2024.

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: Sep 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 23, 2024.

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

Rule 2.230.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 23, 2024.

Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.

Rule 2.237.D. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 23, 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: Sep 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 23, 2024.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 7.702.42.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 21, 2023.

For every fifteen (15) or fewer toddlers, there must be at least one (1) staff member in the toddler program at all times who has a current Department-approved First Aid and Safety certificate that includes CPR for all ages of children.

Rule 7.702.45.C.3. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 21, 2023.

There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified Early Childhood Teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A Director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.

Rule 7.702.46.A.7. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 21, 2023.

Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Rule 7.702.91.B. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 21, 2023.

There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified Early Childhood Teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A Director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.

Rule 7.702.46.A.7. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 11, 2023.

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

Rule 7.702.71.C. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 11, 2023.

Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.702.71.G. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 11, 2023.