Rocky Mountain Prep - Berkeley Campus

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: Nov 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 17, 2025.

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: Nov 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 17, 2025.

Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 17, 2025.

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

Rule 2.120.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 3, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 29, 2025.

Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. 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 2.121.D.5. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 3, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 29, 2025.

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 the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Rule 2.213.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 3, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 29, 2025.

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

Rule 2.230.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 3, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 29, 2025.

Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Rule 2.237.B. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 11, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 29, 2025.

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: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2025.

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: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2025.

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

Rule 2.229.C. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 4, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 4, 2024.

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 the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Rule 2.213.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 23, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 21, 2024.

At the time of admission, 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 rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section 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 www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, 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 2.219.B.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 23, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 21, 2024.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.

Rule 2.219.B.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 23, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 21, 2024.

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 13, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 11, 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 2.230.C.1.c. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2024.

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: Oct 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024.

If, after the State Department approves a hardship appeal or materials waiver request, the applicant or licensee violates the terms and conditions described in the approved alternate compliance plan, approved safety policy, or official decision letter, the State Department?s approval will immediately be rescinded and considered null and void. For purposes of this provision, any injuries, accidents, or founded complaints or investigations related to the appealed or waived licensing rule constitute a violation.

Rule 7.701.13.D.3.c.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 11, 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: Oct 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024.

Criminal background check requests must be submitted and 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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

Rule 7.701.33.D.4.a.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024.

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: Oct 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024.

Changes to a License Requiring Written Notification to the Department Prior to Department Approval -Proposed change in the number, sex, or age of children for whom the facility is licensed that differs from that authorized by the license.

Rule 7.701.52.D.1.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024.

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. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024.

The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility.

Rule 7.702.34.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024.

A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Verification of qualifications and training.

Rule 7.702.35.A.2. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024.

All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 7.702.42.B. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024.

Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved Safe Sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 7.702.42.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024.

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 7.702.42.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024.

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 7.702.62.A.2. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024.

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

Rule 7.702.72.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024.

If the toddler program is combined with a large childcare center or an infant program, toddler facilities, both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by Section 7.702.74, A, 6 and 8. If the facility wishes to provide opportunities for a toddler to have occasional contact with siblings, plans must be approved by the Department licensing representative.

Rule 7.702.81.C.2. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024.

Changes to a License Requiring Written Notification to the Department Prior to Department Approval -Proposed change in the number, sex, or age of children for whom the facility is licensed that differs from that authorized by the license.

Rule 7.701.52.D.1.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 5, 2024.

If the office space is accessible to children, it must be free of hazards.

Rule 7.702.84.A.1. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 9, 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: Jan 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 17, 2023.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure of the protection of infants from secondhand and thirdhand smoke.

Rule 7.702.31.B.27. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 17, 2023.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for establishing safe sleep environments for infants including how staff will supervise and physically check on infants who are sleeping.

Rule 7.702.31.B.28. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 17, 2023.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for dressing children appropriately for the weather; and;

Rule 7.702.31.B.29. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 17, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 17, 2023.

Staff designated by the Director to give medications must complete the Department-approved Medication Administration training and have current annual delegation or more often as determined by the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant. Delegation must be from the center?s current Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant who must observe and document the competency of each staff member involved in medication administration. All staff administering medication must have current CPR and First Aid training prior to administering medication with the following exceptions:

Rule 7.702.51.B.6. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 17, 2023.