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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: Sep 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 7, 2026.

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 Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: An injury to a child that requires 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 Department within 24 hours of the incident.

Rule 2.124.A.1.b. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 3, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 16, 2026.

The procedure, including notification of parent(s) or guardian(s), for handling children’s illnesses, accidents, and injuries, including when children will be excluded from care and notification of parent(s) or guardian(s)

Rule 2.505.C.11.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 17, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 16, 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: Jun 3, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 16, 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: May 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 10, 2026.

All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked prior to use and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

Rule 2.524.A.9. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 10, 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: Apr 29, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 9, 2026.

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: Mar 26, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 2, 2026.

Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, 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 2.527.C. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 5, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 2, 2026.

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: Feb 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 17, 2026.

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 12, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2026.

Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, 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 2.527.C. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 12, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2026.

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 9, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 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: Jan 9, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2026.

Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, 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 2.527.C. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 9, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 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: Jan 8, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 15, 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: Jan 8, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 15, 2026.

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: Jan 8, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 15, 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: Aug 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 5, 2025.

Program aides must work directly under the supervision of the program director or program leaders and must never be left alone with children unless otherwise specified in the rule.

Rule 2.509.C.2. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 23, 2025.

Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, 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 2.527.C. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 23, 2025.

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 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 26, 2024.

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: Sep 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 26, 2024.

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: Sep 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 26, 2024.

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: Sep 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 19, 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: Aug 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 22, 2025.

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: Aug 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 22, 2025.

The maximum group size for children over the age of five (5) is thirty (30) children. When four (4) year olds are in attendance the maximum group size is twenty-four (24). When the center has the capacity to care for multiple groups of children, they must be separated into developmentally and age appropriate activities. Groups are not required to be separated from each other by permanent or portable dividers or walls.

Rule 2.509.D. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 22, 2025.

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: Aug 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 22, 2025.

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: Aug 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 22, 2025.

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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 10, 2023.

All staff members must complete a building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include:

Rule 7.712.41.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 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: Oct 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 2023.

The maximum group size for children over the age of five (5) is thirty (30) children. When four (4) year olds are in attendance the maximum group size is twenty-four (24). When the center has the capacity to care for multiple groups of children, they must be separated into developmentally and age appropriate activities. Groups are not required to be separated from each other by permanent or portable dividers or walls.

Rule 7.712.43.D.. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 2023.

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.__Mixed age group with 4 year olds-1 staff member to 12 children and 24 children for maximum group size. Age Group of 5 years and older -1 staff member to 15 children and 30 children for maximum group size.

Rule 7.712.43.F.. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 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: Oct 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 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: Oct 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 2023.

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 7.701.56.D.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 19, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 26, 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: Jul 19, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 26, 2023.

Each center must submit a report in writing to the Department using the online injury reporting system of any accident or illness occurring at the center that resulted in medical treatment by a physician or other health care professional, hospitalization, or death. This report must be made within twenty-four (24) hours after the accident or illness occurred.

Rule 7.712.83.B.. CDEC’s category: Records/Reports. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 19, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 26, 2023.