Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Preschool

Criminal background check requests must be 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-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

Rule 2.121.D.4.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 31, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 30, 2026.

All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

Rule 2.212.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 30, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 30, 2026.

All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

Rule 2.213.L. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 31, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 30, 2026.

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: Mar 31, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 30, 2026.

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: Mar 31, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 30, 2026.

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: Mar 10, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2026.

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: Any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement or a county department of human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in section 19-3-304, C.R.S.

Rule 2.124.A.1.d. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 7, 2026.

Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.

Rule 2.126.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 7, 2026.

An agency or facility must not interview staff or children regarding the specific allegation(s) of child abuse or child neglect until the county department of human or social services and/or local law enforcement agency has had the opportunity to interview all appropriate individuals and completed their investigation.

Rule 2.126.D.3. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 7, 2026.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure, including notification of parent(s)/guardian(s), for handling children’s illnesses, accidents, and injuries

Rule 2.206.B.10. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 7, 2026.

Staff must not use marijuana and marijuana infused products, tobacco products of any kind, or alcohol in the presence of children. To prevent exposure to secondhand smoke, child care centers must prohibit the use of tobacco and marijuana products on all center property, both indoors and outdoors. All marijuana and marijuana infused products, vaping and tobacco products, and alcohol must be kept inaccessible to children at all times.

Rule 2.212.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 7, 2026.

An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

Rule 2.216.A.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 7, 2026.

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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 7, 2026.

When away from the classroom, staff assigned to supervise the child must carry the emergency medication.

Rule 2.220.G.2. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 7, 2026.

All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Rule 2.223.A.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 7, 2026.

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: Dec 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 7, 2026.

Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

Rule 2.225.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 7, 2026.

An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Rule 2.209.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2025.

At least one (1) staff member with the current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.

Rule 2.217.A.9. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2025.

All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department- approved Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course annually. The center must obtain and maintain proof of course completion.

Rule 2.217.C.8. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2025.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/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 less than two and one-half (2½) 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 center.

Rule 2.219.B.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 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: May 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2025.

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.

Rule 2.229.M. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2025.

Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Rule 2.120.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

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-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes:

Rule 2.121.J.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

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: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms

Rule 2.133.B. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

Any center having a director assigned to a classroom must have qualified and adequate staff, allowing the director or qualified staff the ability to attend to the duties of a director as they arise.

Rule 2.205.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

At the time of enrollment, and upon amendments to policies and procedures, the center must give the parent(s)/guardian(s) the center’s policies and procedures and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The center must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures, and 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 2.206.A. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Rule 2.209.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

Rule 2.212.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

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 2.212.N. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

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 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Rule 2.213.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 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: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 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 Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

For the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant, the center must maintain documentation from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies that the Registered Nurse or the Medical Doctor’s licensure is in good standing.

Rule 2.217.C.5. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department- approved Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course annually. The center must obtain and maintain proof of course completion.

Rule 2.217.C.8. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse or neglect. This training must be completed within thirty (30) days of hire and renewed every three (3) years.

Rule 2.217.C.9. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Rule 2.219.B.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

Staff designated by the director to give medications must complete the Department-approved medication administration training and have current annual delegation or more often as determined by the Department-approved child care health consultant. Delegation must be from the center’s current Department-approved child care health consultant who must observe and document the competency of each staff member involved in medication administration. All staff administering medication must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training prior to administering medication with the following exceptions:

Rule 2.220.F. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

Topical preparations such as petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellent, and other ointments may be administered to children with written authorization from the parent(s)/guardian(s). These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order by the prescribing health care provider.

Rule 2.220.K. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024.

The center must accept and care only for children of the ages for which it has been licensed. At no time shall the number of children in attendance exceed the number for which the center has been licensed.

Rule 2.218.A. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 26, 2024.

All Department-approved Child Care Health Consultants must complete the Department- approved Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course annually. The center must obtain and maintain proof of course completion.

Rule 7.702.46.C.8. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 7, 2023.

All Department-approved Child Care Health Consultants must complete the Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse or neglect. This training must be completed within thirty (30) days of hire and renewed every three (3) years.

Rule 7.702.46.C.9. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 7, 2023.