Rising Stars Daycare

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 24, 2026.

Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Rule 2.229.D. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 24, 2026.

If the center serves school-age children, it must have some age-appropriate materials and equipment from each of the following categories: Games.

Rule 2.229.T.2. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 24, 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: Sep 24, 2026.

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: Oct 8, 2026.

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 24, 2026.

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

During the hours of operation, the facility’s most recent licensing, fire department, and health department inspection reports must be accessible to parents and legal guardians of children in care or their designee and to parents and legal guardians considering placing their children in care at the facility.

Rule 2.130.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 22, 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 7.702.42.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 5, 2023.

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: Jan 5, 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 7.702.46.A.14. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 19, 2023.

All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products.

Rule 7.702.61.A.1.b. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 19, 2023.

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 7.702.62.A.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 19, 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 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 19, 2023.

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

Rule 7.702.71.L. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 19, 2023.

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 7.702.91.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 19, 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.. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

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 state hotline, county department of human or social services or local law enforcement agency.

Rule 7.701.53.B.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

Perjury Statement- Application forms for Employment with a Child Care Provider. Every application used in the State of Colorado for employment with a child care provider or 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 is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in Section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.?

Rule 7.701.8. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

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 7.702.34.A.7. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Immunization record or statement, and health history.

Rule 7.702.35.A.3. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons to be notified in the event of an emergency.

Rule 7.702.35.A.5. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

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 7.702.41.G. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

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

Rule 7.702.41.J. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

All staff must complete a pre-service 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, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

Rule 7.702.42.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, 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 7.702.42.H. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, 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 7.702.42.I. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

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 7.702.46.A.14. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products.

Rule 7.702.61.A.1.b. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

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

Rule 7.702.62.A.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

Staff must be awake, alert, and actively supervising all children.

Rule 7.702.62.A.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.

Rule 7.702.62.C.2.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

If preschool-age children are in care for longer than five (5) hours, the center must provide at least a thirty (30) minute rest period meeting the following: A firm cot or two (2) inch mat with a sheet and blanket, or other suitable covering, must be provided for each child.

Rule 7.702.62.D.5.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.

Rule 7.702.62.D.5.a.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

Guidance used at the center must be appropriate to the development of the child and is used as an opportunity to teach children social-emotional skills, such as self-regulation, problem-solving, and empathy for others.

Rule 7.702.64.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

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

Rule 7.702.64.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 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: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.702.71.H. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

If the center serves school-age children, it must have some age-appropriate materials and equipment from each of the following categories: Sports.

Rule 7.702.71.T.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

If the center serves school-age children, it must have some age-appropriate materials and equipment from each of the following categories: Science and Math.

Rule 7.702.71.T.4. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

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

Rule 7.702.91.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

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 7.702.91.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

Combustibles such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds must be stored in well-ventilated areas, separated from flammable materials, and stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.702.91.E. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.

Rule 7.702.91.K. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

Centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code, including but not limited to the following: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. No lock or fastening to prevent free escape from the inside of any building can be installed. Only panic hardware or single-action hardware is permitted on a door or on a pair of doors. All door hardware must be within the reach of children.

Rule 7.702.92.C. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2023.

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 Office of Early Childhood, Division of Early Care And Learning the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: An injury to a child or staff member that requires emergency medical attention by a health care professional or admission to a hospital, whether or not treatment was given. This report must be completed in the online injury system within 24 hours of an incident. If a provider is unable to access the online system, you must use the paper form, and submit the form to the State Department within 24 hours of the incident.

Rule 7.701.52.B.1.b.. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 27, 2023.