IL @ Mtn Song Community School

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. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 5, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 2026.

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-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes:

Rule 2.121.J.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 2026.

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: Feb 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 2026.

Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms

Rule 2.133.B. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 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: Feb 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 2026.

Prior to working with children, the staff member must read and be instructed on all of the policies and procedures of the center outlined in rule section 2.505. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center’s policies and procedures.

Rule 2.507.I. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 2026.

Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center’s administration of medications policies and procedures.

Rule 2.507.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 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: Feb 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 2026.

Each school-age child care center must have an on-site director. The director is responsible for operating the center in accordance with licensing rules, planning, and implementing the school-age child care center as well as the supervision of staff.

Rule 2.509.A.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 2026.

All Department-approved Child Care Health Consultants must meet one of the following qualifications and have documentation available for review: Within six (6) months of completion of the Provisional CCHC Qualification all Department-approved Child Care Health Consultants must complete the Full CCHC Qualification in the Professional Development Information System (PDIS).

Rule 2.509.G.2.a.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 2026.

Consultation must occur as often as the Child Care Health Consultant who is delegating medications and/or medical procedures requires.

Rule 2.509.G.3.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 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: Feb 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 2026.

At any time when nine (9) or more children are in care at the center, there must be at least one (1) program leader actively supervising children and another responsible person at least sixteen (16) years of age on the premises. When eight (8) or fewer children are present, there must be at least one (1) program leader on duty and a second staff member on call who is immediately available in an emergency.

Rule 2.510.G. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 2026.

Schools are required to comply with the immunization requirements as stated in 6 CCR 1009-2. 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 (CDPHE) Certificate of Immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first (1st) day of admission. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulation at 6 CCR 1009-2: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 https://www.coloradosos.gov/CCR/Welcome.do. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours..

Rule 2.512.B.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 2026.

All Department-approved Child Care Health Consultants must meet one of the following qualifications and have documentation available for review: Department-approved Child Care Health consultants who have documentation of a completed CCHC 101 course, prior to January 1, 2023, must complete a Full CCHC Qualification in the Professional Development Information System (PDIS).

Rule 2.509.G.2.b. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 14, 2025.

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. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 14, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 31, 2024.

At any time when nine (9) or more children are in care at the center, there must be at least one (1) program leader actively supervising children and another responsible person at least sixteen (16) years of age on the premises. When eight (8) or fewer children are present, there must be at least one (1) program leader on duty and a second staff member on call who is immediately available in an emergency.

Rule 2.509.G. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 14, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 31, 2024.

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: May 14, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 31, 2024.

The building based school-age child care center must provide access to an outdoor play area. The outdoor play area may be a city park or public school ground. The play area must meet the following requirements: The outdoor play area must be maintained in a safe condition by removing debris, dilapidated structures, and worn and broken play equipment. The center must identify hazardous, high-risk areas. These areas must be monitored to reduce the possibility of injury and accidents;

Rule 2.522.D.3. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 14, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 31, 2024.

The building based school-age child care center must provide access to an outdoor play area. The outdoor play area may be a city park or public school ground. The play area must meet the following requirements: 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 2.522.D.5. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 14, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 31, 2024.

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

Rule 2.524.A.7. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 14, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 31, 2024.

The center must have a staff development plan that includes a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing training each year for all staff. This requirement does not apply to day camps. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social emotional development. The fifteen (15) clock hours of training does not include re-certification in First Aid and CPR. Ongoing training and courses must demonstrate a direct connection to one or more of the following competency areas:

Rule 7.712.41.H. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 6, 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: Sep 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 6, 2023.

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 within (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.712.41.L.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 6, 2023.

Staff designated by the program director to give medications must complete the department-approved medication administration training and have current annual delegation or more often as determined by the Child Care Health Consultant. Delegation must be from the center?s Current 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 department-approved CPR, first aid training prior to administering medication with the following exceptions:

Rule 7.712.52.C.6. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 6, 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: Sep 29, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 9, 2024.

At the time of enrollment, the parent(s) /guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of immunization status or exemption as required by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Colorado law requires proof of immunization be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Rule 7.712.52.A.1.b.. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 29, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 9, 2024.

The play area must meet the following requirements: The outdoor play area must be maintained in a safe condition by removing debris, dilapidated structures, and worn and broken play equipment. The center must identify hazardous, high-risk areas. These areas must be monitored to reduce the possibility of injury and accidents.

Rule 7.712.71.D.3. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 29, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 9, 2024.

The center must maintain and update annually a record on each child that includes: Name, address, and telephone number of the child’s physician, dentist, and hospital of choice;

Rule 7.712.81.A.6. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 29, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 9, 2024.

The center must maintain and update annually a record on each child that includes: A complete health history including communicable diseases, chronic illnesses or injuries, immunization history, known drug reactions or allergies, medication records, special diet needs, and health care plans as required in 7.712.52.A.1;

Rule 7.712.81.A.7. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 29, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 9, 2024.

Personnel and children’s records must be available, upon request, to authorized personnel of the Department.

Rule 7.712.84.C.. CDEC’s category: Records/Reports. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 29, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 9, 2024.