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Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed 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-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

Rule 2.121.D.4.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 24, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 21, 2026.

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. unless otherwise specified in rule. The program director may be the assigned staff for one (1) group of children.

Rule 2.510.C. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 24, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 21, 2026.

Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed 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-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

Rule 2.121.D.4.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2026.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2026.

For security purposes, a sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parent(s) or guardian(s) must be maintained daily by the center. The sign-in/sign-out mechanism must include, for each child in care, the date, the child’s name, the time when the child arrived and left the center, and the parent(s) or guardian(s) signature or other unique identifier

Rule 2.506.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2026.

Prior to working with children all staff members must complete a building and physical premises safety training. The training must include: Identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic; and Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

Rule 2.508.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 4, 2026.

The room capacity must not be exceeded.

Rule 2.510.D.3. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2026.

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

Rule 2.510.E. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2026.

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

Rule 2.510.H. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2026.

The center can only accept and care for children of the ages and capacity for which it has been licensed. At no time shall the number of children in attendance exceed the number for which the center has been licensed.

Rule 2.511.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2026.

Changes to a License Requiring Written Notification to the Department Prior to Department Approval - Changes in the physical facility or use of rooms for child care at a facility.

Rule 2.124.A.3.b. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 24, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 27, 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: Mar 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 24, 2026.

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 2.120.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 24, 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: Mar 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 24, 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 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 24, 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: Mar 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 24, 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 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 24, 2026.

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: Mar 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 24, 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: Mar 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 24, 2026.

For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member who holds current Department-approved First Aid and Safety certification including CPR for all ages of children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. If children are at different locations, there must be a First Aid and CPR certified staff member at each location.

Rule 2.508.F. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 24, 2026.

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: Apr 1, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 24, 2026.

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: Apr 1, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 24, 2026.

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: Mar 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 24, 2026.

The required staff to child ratio must be maintained at all times.

Rule 2.517.C.7. CDEC’s category: Transportation. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 24, 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 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 24, 2026.

Indoor play areas must be uncluttered, safe, and allow for freedom of movement.

Rule 2.525.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 24, 2026.

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: Apr 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 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: Apr 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 17, 2025.

For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member who holds current Department-approved First Aid and Safety certification including CPR for all ages of children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. If children are at different locations, there must be a First Aid and CPR certified staff member at each location.

Rule 2.508.F. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 17, 2025.

The room capacity must not be exceeded.

Rule 2.510.D.3. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 17, 2025.

Any un-expired routine medication, prescription and non-prescription (over-the-counter), must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parent(s) or guardian(s) consent. Home remedies, including homeopathic medications, vitamins, and supplements must not be administered to children in childcare .

Rule 2.513.A. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 17, 2025.

In the case medication needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms must be reauthorized on at least an annual basis. Any changes in the original medication authorization require a new written order by the prescribing practitioner and a change in the prescription label.

Rule 2.513.E. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 17, 2025.

The required staff to child ratio must be maintained at all times.

Rule 2.517.C.7. CDEC’s category: Transportation. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 17, 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 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 17, 2025.

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 2.527.D. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 17, 2025.

Any hazardous items and materials including but not limited to tools and medications must be inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.615.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 17, 2025.

A license is deemed surrendered and a new application is required in any of the following circumstances: Change in location

Rule 2.106.A.3. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 9, 2024.

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: Apr 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 9, 2024.

Prior to the original license being issued, all child care facilities, except for foster homes and specialized group facilities, that are providing care for three or fewer children who are determined to have a developmental disability by a community centered board or who have a serious emotional disturbance, must submit to the Department written approval from the local zoning department approving operation of the facility. The approval must include the address of the child care facility and the ages and number of children to be served. The facility must also submit written zoning department approval to the Department any time there is a change to the license, including moving the facility to another location, increasing the capacity, or adding different ages of children.

Rule 2.122.B. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 9, 2024.

Policies must address or include the each of the following: The procedures followed when a child is separated from their group and is not under the direct supervision of their assigned staff member

Rule 2.505.A.11. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 9, 2024.

Policies must address or include the each of the following: Services offered for special needs children in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (see rule section 2.119 of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities).

Rule 2.505.A.3. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 9, 2024.

All staff members must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.507.I. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 9, 2024.

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 2.507.L. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 9, 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: Apr 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 9, 2024.

For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.

Rule 7.701.32.D.1.a.. CDEC’s category: General Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 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: May 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

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 7.701.34.C.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.

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

Rule 7.712.42.F.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2023.