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Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. 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/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) response letters, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Rule 2.121.D. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

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 2.122.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.

Rule 2.127.D. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

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: Mar 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

At the time of enrollment, and upon amendments to policies and procedures, the center must give the parent(s) or 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) or guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures, and by signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s) or guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.

Rule 2.505.A. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

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: Mar 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

Within (30) calendar days of employment all staff members and regular volunteers must complete 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 know child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 3, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

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: Apr 3, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

The center must obtain written authorization and instructions from the parent(s) or guardian(s) for the application of sunscreen or the use of another form of parent(s) or guardian(s) approved sun protection with a full-spectrum UVA/UVB rating of SPF thirty (30) or greater to their children’s exposed skin prior to outside play year-round. A health care provider’s permission is not needed to use sunscreen at the center.

Rule 2.514.A. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

The center must develop a media and internet usage plan outlining screen time and media use related to their curriculum. The media plan must have information on ongoing communication with children about safe online practices. The center must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s) or guardian(s) have received this plan, and agree to the activities described in the plan.

Rule 2.519.D. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials/Field Trips. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 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 health history including any health care plans, which indicates communicable diseases, and chronic illnesses or injuries the individual has had, immunization record or exemption status, any known drug reactions or allergies, medications being taken, and any necessary health procedures or special diet needs;

Rule 2.530.A.6. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 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: An annual written authorization for emergency medical care signed and dated submitted 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 2.530.A.7. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. 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/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) response letters, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Rule 2.121.D. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 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: Apr 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2025.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment all staff member responsible for the collection, review and maintenance of the child immunizations records must show evidence they have completed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2025.

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

Rule 2.508.E. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must complete the Department-approved course in injury prevention for school-age children. This training is required once (1 time) and will count toward ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.G. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all program directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once (1 time) and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all program directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once (1 time) and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2025.

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

Rule 2.509.H. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2025.

Program Director- Each center must have an on-site program director who must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. The program director must have demonstrated to the hiring authority maturity of judgment, administrative ability, and the skill to appropriately supervise and direct school-age children in an unstructured setting.

Rule 2.508.A. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 30, 2024.

The center must maintain documentation including the child care health consultant’s Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) proof of active licensure in good standing, by the Colorado Medical Board or State Board of Nursing as a physician or registered nurse, a brief biography highlighting applicable knowledge, experience and approximate dates worked as a school nurse or Child Care health Consultant commenced.

Rule 2.508.D.3. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 30, 2024.

All Child Care Health Consultants must show evidence they have completed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course annually.

Rule 2.508.D.5. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 30, 2024.

There must be at least one (1) program leader providing supervision with each group of thirty (30) or fewer children cared for by the center. When four- (4) year-olds are in attendance, there must be at least one program leader providing supervision with each group of twenty-four (24) or fewer children cared for by the center.

Rule 2.509.C. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 30, 2024.

At the time of enrollment, 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 regulation at 6 CCR 1009-2: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 https://www.coloradosos.gov/CCR/Welcome.do. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., 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 2.512.A.1.b. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 30, 2024.