Vilma Andersen

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: Written authorization for media use is required if the media use is not included in the written policies and procedures statement; including, but not limited to, television and video viewing, music, tablet and/or smart phone usage, video games, and computer use. The authorization must include approved time limits. The authorization form only needs to be on file if media use is not addressed in the home policies and procedures statement; and

Rule 2.320.A.10. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 13, 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: Written authorization for field trips and excursions can occur on a daily, weekly, monthly, or seasonal basis.

Rule 2.320.A.9. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 13, 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 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 13, 2025.

All medications in the family child care home, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitute, or staff members trained in administering medication.

Rule 2.321.B.8. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 13, 2025.

The primary provider must obtain written authorization and instructions from the parent(s) or guardian(s) for the application of sunscreen to their children’s sun exposed skin prior to outdoor play, year-round. The authorization must include instructions for the application of full-spectrum UVA/UVB rating sunscreen with an SPF of thirty (30) or greater; or the use of alternative forms of sun protection approved by the parent(s) or guardian(s), which may include but is not limited to: hats, long sleeves, umbrellas, and tents.

Rule 2.321.D.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 13, 2025.

Primary providers, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, staff members, and children toddler-aged and older must wash their hands at the following times:

Rule 2.324.A.2. CDEC’s category: Health/Sanitation/Children’s Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 13, 2025.

The following procedure must be followed each time a diaper is changed: Primary providers, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and staff members must use single use disposable gloves;

Rule 2.324.B.3.e. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 13, 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: Aug 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 13, 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: Aug 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 13, 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 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 13, 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. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 13, 2025.

Any level where child care occurs must have at least two (2) means of escape. A basement exit may include a window large enough for the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitute, staff members, volunteers, visitors, and children to individually exit.

Rule 2.336.C.6. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 13, 2025.

Gas grills with propane tanks must be inaccessible or have a safety on/off knob.

Rule 2.337.D.4. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 13, 2025.

Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Rule 2.121.D.5. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 2025.

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: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 2025.

The following individuals are exempt from pre-licensing training: Individuals who have a current director qualifications letter issued by the Department; or

Rule 2.312.B.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 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: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 2025.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete the a Department-approved First Aid and CPR training, for all ages of children from infant to twenty-one (21) years of age;

Rule 2.312.D. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 2025.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a building and physical premises training. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic, handing and storage of hazardous materials, and the appropriate storage of biological contaminants.:

Rule 2.312.F. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 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: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 2025.

Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.H. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 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: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 2025.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider and all individuals responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 2025.

The primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members shall: Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year. At least three (3) of the fifteen (15) clock hours must be in social emotional development.

Rule 2.312.R.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 2025.

At the time of enrollment and upon any amendments to policies and procedures, the provider must give the parent(s) or guardian(s) a written statement of the family child care home’s policies and procedures, and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The provider must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures. By signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.

Rule 2.316.A. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 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: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 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: Written authorization for field trips and excursions can occur on a daily, weekly, monthly, or seasonal basis. Scheduled field trips and excursions away from the family child care home require advanced notice by written or electronic methods, which must include: locations, estimated times of attendance, and a phone number to contact the family child care home provider during the trip; and written permission from the parent(s) or guardian(s) for each scheduled trip or excursion.

Rule 2.320.A.9.a. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 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: Oct 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 2025.

The provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and any staff responsible for administering medications must have current Department-approved medication administration training; current Department-approved CPR certification; current Department-approved first aid certification; and the Department-approved standard precautions training prior to administering medication.

Rule 2.321.B.7. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 2025.

The following procedure must be followed each time a diaper is changed: Primary providers, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and staff members must use single use disposable gloves;

Rule 2.324.B.3.e. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 2025.

Infants over six (6) months of age must not be allowed to hold their own bottles when lying flat.

Rule 2.326.F. CDEC’s category: Food/Nutrition. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 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: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 2025.

Outdoor play space, including areas under decks must be free from safety hazards including, but not limited to, lawn mowers, tools, propane, gasoline, building scraps, and scrap metal.

Rule 2.337.D.3. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 2025.

Gas grills with propane tanks must be inaccessible or have a safety on/off knob.

Rule 2.337.D.4. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 2025.

At the time of admission each child’s file contains:Documentation of immunization status or exemption, including month and year each immunization was administered. Immunizations must be updated and recorded as specified on the certificate of immunization or alternate certificate of immunization as supplied and approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.

Rule 7.707.71.A.1.c. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 9, 2023.

Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent or guardian 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 practitioner. The statement of the child’s current health statusmust 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 statementsmust be kept at the licensed child care home.

Rule 7.707.71.A.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 8, 2023.