Sunflower Hill Child Care

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 17, 2026.

The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider

Rule 2.209.B.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 16, 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: Sep 16, 2026.

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 17, 2026.

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: Sep 16, 2026.

All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.230.C.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 17, 2026.

The Trails child abuse and neglect records request must be made within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of employment for each employee or facility on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee.

Rule 2.120.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 20, 2026.

All child care facilities must operate in compliance with local planning and zoning requirements of the municipality, city and county, or county where the facility is located.

Rule 2.122.C. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 20, 2026.

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: Sep 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 20, 2026.

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 2.213.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 20, 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. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 20, 2026.

All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.230.C.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 20, 2026.

The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.

Rule 2.120.C.1.a.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 20, 2024.

All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.230.C.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 20, 2024.

If an outdoor play space is not directly attached to the facility or accessible via secure access, or the child care facility cannot meet outdoor space requirements due to a hardship based on the location of the facility, the facility must develop a site-specific plan, which will be submitted to the Department for review and approval, that includes the following: A plan for supervision, including any special staffing requirements, to safely access and utilize the alternate outdoor space that includes: Attendance tracking upon arrival to the outdoor space and return to the facility;

Rule 2.232.B.1.c.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 20, 2024.

The request must be made within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of employment for each employee or facility on the State prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee paid by check or money order (for fee assessment see Section 7.000.73).

Rule 7.701.32.E.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 30, 2023.

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 State Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before prior to the five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Rule 7.701.32.J.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 30, 2023.

Every five (5) years requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by resubmitting a complete set of fingerprints and the required fee to CBI for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Rule 7.701.33.D.5. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 30, 2023.

The results of the abuse and neglect inquiry must be maintained at the center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Rule 7.701.32.K.. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes: a. State criminal history check b. State sex offender registry check c. State abuse and neglect registry check

Rule 7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

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 7.702.2.D. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

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 7.702.31.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: 8.The center?s procedure on positive guidance, behavior expectations, positive instruction, supporting positive behaviors, as well as strategies and techniques for supporting children with challenging behaviors, including how the center will:

Rule 7.702.31.B.8. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

The center?s procedure on positive guidance, behavior expectations, positive instruction, supporting positive behaviors, as well as strategies and techniques for supporting children with challenging behaviors, including how the center will: Promote responsive and positive child, staff, and family relationships and interactions.

Rule 7.702.31.B.8.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

The center?s procedure on positive guidance, behavior expectations, positive instruction, supporting positive behaviors, as well as strategies and techniques for supporting children with challenging behaviors, including how the center will: Create and maintain a program-wide culture that promotes children?s mental health, social, and emotional well-being.

Rule 7.702.31.B.8.b. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

The center?s procedure on positive guidance, behavior expectations, positive instruction, supporting positive behaviors, as well as strategies and techniques for supporting children with challenging behaviors, including how the center will: Implement teaching strategies supporting positive behavior, pro-social peer interaction, and overall social and emotional competence in young children; and.

Rule 7.702.31.B.8.c. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: How decisions are made and what steps are taken prior to the suspension, expulsion, or request to parents or guardians to withdraw a child from care due to concerns about the child?s behavioral issues. These procedures must be consistent with the center?s policy on guidance and positive instruction, and include documentation of the steps taken to understand and respond to challenging behavior including:

Rule 7.702.31.B.9. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: How decisions are made and what steps are taken prior to the suspension, expulsion, or request to parents or guardians to withdraw a child from care due to concerns about the child?s behavioral issues. These procedures must be consistent with the center?s policy on guidance and positive instruction, and include documentation of the steps taken to understand and respond to challenging behavior including: Identify and consult with an early childhood mental health consultant or other specialist as needed.

Rule 7.702.31.B.9.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

The health and mental health consultation records must be maintained by the center for at least three (3) years from the date of consultation.

Rule 7.702.36.E. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

Records of enrollment, daily attendance for each child and daily records of the time the child arrives at and departs from the center for the past twelve (12) months must be on file at the center. The previous two (2) years must be on file at either the center or a central location or storage.

Rule 7.702.36.F. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Rule 7.702.41.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified Early Childhood Teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A Director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.

Rule 7.702.46.A.7. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child’s first and last name.

Rule 7.702.51.B.4. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

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

Rule 7.702.71.C. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Rule 7.702.71.E. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 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: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 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: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 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: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

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 7.702.71.M. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

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

Rule 7.702.72.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Rule 7.702.72.C.1.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.

Preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. For slides exceeding six (6) feet in height, the use zone from the base of the slide must be as long as the slide height.

Rule 7.702.72.C.3.c. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 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: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 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: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 31, 2023.