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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: Oct 20, 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: Sep 29, 2026.

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

Rule 2.510.D. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 14, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 25, 2026.

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

Rule 2.510.E. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 14, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 25, 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: May 14, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 25, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 21, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 28, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 17, 2026.

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 2.507.A. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 17, 2026.

The procedures including notification of parent(s) or guardian(s) when a child is separated from their group and is not under the direct supervision of their assigned staff member or for whom the local authorities have been contacted.

Rule 2.505.C.12.. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 12, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 19, 2026.

Written agreement must be made between the center and parent(s) or guardian(s) on transportation arrangements for school-age children (e.g walking, riding a bicycle, bus, or traveling in a vehicle) to and from the center. It is the center’s responsibility to ensure the child arrives at the destination at the agreed upon time

Rule 2.517.A.7. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Transportation. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 12, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 19, 2026.

The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan, and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider and parent(s) or guardian(s), and must include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Medication and dosing schedule; b. Nutrition and feeding instructions; c. Medical equipment or adaptive devices, including instructions; d. Medical emergency instructions; e. Toileting and personal hygiene instructions; f. Behavioral interventions; and g. Medical procedure/ intervention.

Rule 2.511.C.5.a-g. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 10, 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: Sep 29, 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: Apr 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 28, 2025.

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

Rule 2.510.E. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 18, 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 17, 2025.

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: Jan 3, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 6, 2025.

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 2.507.A. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 14, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 18, 2024.

At all times, school-age child care personnel must be directly supervising the children.

Rule 2.510.H. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 14, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 18, 2024.

At all times, school-age child care personnel must be directly supervising the children.

Rule 2.509.H. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 16, 2024.

Any un-expired routine medication, prescription and non-prescription (over-the-counter) medications must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. Home remedies, including homeopathic medications, must never be given to a child.

Rule 2.512.C.1. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 14, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 23, 2024.

Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, and oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.524.A.3. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 14, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 23, 2024.

Each owner or employee, who is eighteen (18) years of age or older, of a facility or agency must submit to CBI a complete set of fingerprints to obtain any criminal record held by the CBI and FBI. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and FBI clear letter, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Rule 7.701.33.D.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 16, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 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: Mar 16, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 2023.

Each program leader must be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Complete the Department-approved course in injury prevention;

Rule 7.712.42.B.1.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 16, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 27, 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: Mar 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2023.

In centers that do not regularly provide a meal, if a child brings a meal from home that does not appear to meet current USDA child and adult care food program meal pattern requirements, the center must have foods available to offer as a supplement to that meal.

Rule 7.712.54.D.. CDEC’s category: Meals/Snacks/Activities. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 8, 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: Jan 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 10, 2023.

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 7.701.100.F.2.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 10, 2023.

Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, and oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.712.73.A.3. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 10, 2023.