Augustana Early Learning Center

At all times during the operating hours of the facility, except for foster care homes, the facility/agency must post the current child care license in a prominent and conspicuous location easily observable by those entering the child care facility.

Rule 2.127.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 29, 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 7.701.100.F.2.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

An operator of a licensed facility, guest child care facility as defined in Section 26-6-102 (16), C.R.S., or an exempt family child care home provider must submit a request to determine if an operator, applicant for employment or current employee has been found responsible for a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect in the State Department’s automated system (Trails).

Rule 7.701.32.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

Each applicant listed below must submit to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or any third party vendor approved by CBI including county departments of human or social services that use fingerprint machines pursuant to Section 19-3-406(1)(C),(2), C.R.S., to obtain any fingerprint criminal history record held by the CBI and FBI. If a third party takes the individual?s fingerprints, the fingerprints may be electronically captured using CBI?s approved LiveScan equipment. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked, identified as follows:

Rule 7.701.33.A.1. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 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: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.

Rule 7.701.53.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

At all times during the operating hours of the facility, except for foster care homes, the facility/agency must post the current child care license in a prominent and conspicuous location easily observable by those entering the child care facility or agency. For foster care homes, the certificate must be available for review/upon request of the public.

Rule 7.701.56.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, school-age child care center, or children’s resident camp, the facility must post its most recent licensing inspection report or a notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility by the parent or legal guardian of a child or their designee.

Rule 7.701.56.B.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school age child care, children?s resident camp, and neighborhood youth organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division Of Early Care And Learning, including the telephone number and mailing address. All 24-hour care agencies and facilities providing out-of-home care and day treatment centers must post in prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Human Services, division of child welfare, including the telephone number and mailing address. For foster care homes and child placement agencies, information for filing a complaint must be made available upon request.

Rule 7.701.56.C.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

Each staff member and regular volunteer as defined in section 7.712.44.C must complete an annual health history. The health history must be maintained in a secure location.

Rule 7.712.41.D.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

Prior to working with children, the staff member must read and be instructed on the policies and procedures of the center, including those relating to hygiene, sanitation, food preparation practices, proper supervision of children, and reporting of child abuse. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center’s policies and procedures.

Rule 7.712.41.F.. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

Day camp staff must receive a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of pre-camp training, in addition to Department-approved First Aid and CPR. Pre-camp training must include all training activities that staff members participate in as a whole. Training should include, but not be limited to, familiarizing staff with the camp mission, site emergency policy and procedures, how to supervise and facilitate activities with campers, and health care policies and procedures. Policies and procedures must be in writing. Staff will be supervised and additional training may be provided if needed. Day camps must have a system in place to provide staff the essential training information for late hires.

Rule 7.712.41.G. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

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 7.712.41.J. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 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: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 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 playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers. This requirement does not apply to day camps that do not regularly use a playground.; and

Rule 7.712.42.B.2.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

Each program leader must be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Must have at least three (3) months (460 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children.

Rule 7.712.42.B.3.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

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 7.712.42.G.3. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

Drivers must complete a minimum of four hours of driver training prior to transporting children. The driver training curriculum may be developed and administered by the center and must include at a minimum: behind the wheel training; participant transport attendance procedures, including taking attendance at the destination; managing behavioral issues; loading and unloading procedures; daily vehicle inspection procedures; proper tire inflation; emergency equipment and how to use it; accident procedures; passenger illness procedures; procedures for backing up; and vehicle evacuation.

Rule 7.712.56.C.9.. CDEC’s category: Transportation. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 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: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 11, 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: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 11, 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: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 11, 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 playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers. This requirement does not apply to day camps that do not regularly use a playground.; and

Rule 7.712.42.B.2.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 11, 2023.

Each program leader must be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Must have at least three (3) months (460 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children.

Rule 7.712.42.B.3.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 11, 2023.

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 7.712.42.G.3. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 11, 2023.

Day camp staff must receive a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of pre-camp training, in addition to Department-approved First Aid and CPR. Pre-camp training must include all training activities that staff members participate in as a whole. Training should include, but not be limited to, familiarizing staff with the camp mission, site emergency policy and procedures, how to supervise and facilitate activities with campers, and health care policies and procedures. Policies and procedures must be in writing. Staff will be supervised and additional training may be provided if needed. Day camps must have a system in place to provide staff the essential training information for late hires.

Rule 7.712.41.G. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 16, 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: Jul 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 16, 2023.

Drivers must complete a minimum of four hours of driver training prior to transporting children. The driver training curriculum may be developed and administered by the center and must include at a minimum: behind the wheel training; participant transport attendance procedures, including taking attendance at the destination; managing behavioral issues; loading and unloading procedures; daily vehicle inspection procedures; proper tire inflation; emergency equipment and how to use it; accident procedures; passenger illness procedures; procedures for backing up; and vehicle evacuation.

Rule 7.712.56.C.9.. CDEC’s category: Transportation. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 16, 2023.

A ?school-age child care center? (hereafter referred to as the ?center?) is a child care center that provides care for five (5) or more children who are between five (5) and eighteen (18) years of age. Children four (4) years of age, who will turn five (5) on or before October 15th of the current calendar year may attend the center as part of a ?building-based school-age child care program? or ?building-based day camp? summer program prior to their kindergarten year. The center operates for more than one week during the year. The term includes facilities commonly known as ?day camps,? ?summer camps,? ?summer playground programs,? ?before and after school programs,? and ?extended day programs.? This includes centers operating with or without compensation for such care, and with or without stated educational purposes.

Rule 7.712.2.A.. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 4, 2023.

Day camp staff must receive a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of pre-camp training, in addition to Department-approved First Aid and CPR. Pre-camp training must include all training activities that staff members participate in as a whole. Training should include, but not be limited to, familiarizing staff with the camp mission, site emergency policy and procedures, how to supervise and facilitate activities with campers, and health care policies and procedures. Policies and procedures must be in writing. Staff will be supervised and additional training may be provided if needed. Day camps must have a system in place to provide staff the essential training information for late hires.

Rule 7.712.41.G. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 4, 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 19, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 28, 2023.