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Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access or the potentail to have 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: 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: Nov 1, 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: Nov 1, 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: Nov 1, 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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 22, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 7, 2026.

The maximum group size for children is thirty (30) children.

Rule 2.510.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 22, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 7, 2026.

There must be one (1) staff member for each fifteen (15) children in attendance.

Rule 2.510.E. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 22, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 7, 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 2.513.D. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 7, 2026.

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

Rule 2.522.C. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 7, 2026.

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: Sep 4, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 30, 2025.

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 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 2.508.F.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 4, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 30, 2025.

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

Rule 2.522.B. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 29, 2025.

Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.

Rule 2.524.A.4.c. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 29, 2025.

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. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 16, 2025.

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 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 2.508.F.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 16, 2025.

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 2.507.I. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 6, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 12, 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 2.512.C.4. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 26, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 28, 2024.

The building based school-age child care center must provide access to an outdoor play area. The outdoor play area may be a city park or public school ground. The play area must meet the following requirements: The outdoor play area must be maintained in a safe condition by removing debris, dilapidated structures, and worn and broken play equipment. The center must identify hazardous, high-risk areas. These areas must be monitored to reduce the possibility of injury and accidents;

Rule 2.522.D.3. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 26, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 28, 2024.

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.

Rule 2.509.F. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 25, 2025.

The play area must meet the following requirements: The outdoor play area must be maintained in a safe condition by removing debris, dilapidated structures, and worn and broken play equipment. The center must identify hazardous, high-risk areas. These areas must be monitored to reduce the possibility of injury and accidents.

Rule 7.712.71.D.3. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 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: Oct 14, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 3, 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: May 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 30, 2023.

All outdoor climbing equipment over eighteen (18) inches provided by the center must have least six (6) inches resilient surface throughout the use zone.

Rule 7.712.71.D.5.. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 30, 2023.

For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member who holds current Department-approved First Aid and CPR certificate for all ages of 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 7.712.42.G.1.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 27, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 10, 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: Apr 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 25, 2023.