Sandy Vargas

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved training in standard precautions that meets current occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.C. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 27, 2026.

The primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members shall: Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year. At least three (3) of the fifteen (15) clock hours must be in social emotional development.

Rule 2.312.R.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 27, 2026.

A large family child care home license allows a provider to care for up to twelve (12) children from birth to eighteen (18) years of age; the capacity includes the provider’s own children under ten (10) years of age. Care may be provided to no more than two (2) children under eighteen(18) months of age. This license may be approved with the following conditions:

Rule 2.309.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: LCCH. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 14, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 28, 2025.

Screen time is prohibited during snack or meal times.

Rule 2.334.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 14, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 28, 2025.

All child care providers must have a written plan that accounts for children with disabilities as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 12102 and those with access and functional needs as defined in the State Emergency Operations Plan (2019) (SEOP). The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is hereby incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood at 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246 during regular business hours. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is also available for no cost from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhsem/state-eop. The plan must include a specific requirement indicating how all children with special needs will be included in the emergency plan.

Rule 2.136.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2025.

All child care providers must have a written plan for continuity of operations in the aftermath of an emergency or disaster. Components of the plan must include:

Rule 2.137.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Field Trips and Excursions

Rule 2.316.B.13. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Transportation availability, vehicle restraint requirements, and seating capacities;

Rule 2.316.B.14. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information:Policy on transitioning a child from breast feeding to a bottle and/or cup, or from a bottle to a cup;

Rule 2.316.B.17. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Identify and consult with an early childhood mental health consultant or other specialists as needed.

Rule 2.316.B.19.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Use of and how often sunscreen is applied, including authorization for use of sunscreen, and how infants or children are protected from sun exposure without the use of sunscreen;

Rule 2.316.B.24. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedures for emergencies and disaster preparedness such as but not limited to, tornadoes, fires, shelter in place, lockdown, active shooter on premises, reunification with families after emergency or disaster, and evacuating children with disabilities in compliance with the rule sections 2.126, 2.127, 2.128, 2.129, 2.130, and 2.131 of the “General Rules for Child Care Facilities”;

Rule 2.316.B.30. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information:The procedure for filing a complaint about family childcare home, including the name, address, and telephone number of the Department (see rule section 2.121 of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities);

Rule 2.316.B.33. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Where a parent may obtain the official copy of these “Rules Regulating Family Child Care Homes,” including the location on the Colorado Secretary of State’s website; and

Rule 2.316.B.34. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Regularly identifying on a routine basis recalled toys, equipment, furnishings, and food; and developing a plan to remove the recalled items from the family child care home.

Rule 2.316.B.35. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Parent and provider responsibilities for special activities or programs outside of the family child care home , such as inclusion and/or exclusion of children and the payment of additional fees;

Rule 2.316.B.5. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2025.

This training is developed and facilitated by the primary provider for applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members to identify specific environmental hazards at the family child care home. Applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must be retrained if there are changes to the building and physical premises.

Rule 2.312.F.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 28, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Rule 2.312.M. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 28, 2025.

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled.

Rule 2.336.B.1. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 28, 2025.

All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.337.B.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 28, 2025.

Prior to license approval, the primary provider, applicant 2, and all persons residing in the home must obtain a medical statement signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider.

Rule 2.311.A.13. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 31, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2024.

Primary providers, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, staff members, and volunteers must demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of children and a concern for their proper care and well-being.

Rule 2.311.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2024.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved training in standard precautions that meets current occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.C. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2024.

Prior to working with infants, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.I. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2024.

At the time of enrollment and upon any amendments to policies and procedures, the provider must give the parent(s) or guardian(s) a written statement of the family child care home’s policies and procedures, and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The provider must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures. 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 2.316.A. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 31, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2024.

Sign In/Out Procedure The provider must maintain a daily sign in/out method containing the date, the child’s name, the time that the child arrived at and left the home, and the parent, guardian, or authorized person’s signature. A full signature is required by the parent or guardian every time the child arrives at or leaves the home. The provider may sign in or out children who arrive directly from school or an activity as needed on a daily basis. The provider must use their full signature. The parent/guardian must provide a signature on a weekly basis to verify the record.

Rule 2.317.D.1. CDEC’s category: Reports/Records/Security. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2024.

An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Rule 2.320.A.7. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2024.

An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: Written authorization for field trips and excursions can occur on a daily, weekly, monthly, or seasonal basis.

Rule 2.320.A.9. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2024.

Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) 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 licensed family child care home.

Rule 2.321.A.3. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 31, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2024.

The primary provider must obtain written authorization and instructions from the parent(s) or guardian(s) for the application of sunscreen to their children’s sun exposed skin prior to outdoor play, year-round. The authorization must include instructions for the application of full-spectrum UVA/UVB rating sunscreen with an SPF of thirty (30) or greater; or the use of alternative forms of sun protection approved by the parent(s) or guardian(s), which may include but is not limited to: hats, long sleeves, umbrellas, and tents.

Rule 2.321.D.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2024.

Soft bedding or materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted in cribs, futons approved for infants, or other sleep/rest equipment that meets the CPSC standards incorporated by referenced in rule 2.329.A. Soft bedding means, but is not limited to; any soft sleep surface like bumper pads, pillows, blankets, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, plush toys, pacifiers with stuffed animals attached, and stuffed animals.

Rule 2.329.H.2. CDEC’s category: Sleep/Waking Time. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2024.

Toys, including mobiles and other types of play equipment that are designed to be attached to any part of sleeping equipment must be kept away from sleeping infants and out of sleep environments, including hanging toys. Blankets and other items must not be hung from or draped over the sides or any part of sleeping equipment.

Rule 2.329.H.9. CDEC’s category: Sleep/Waking Time. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2024.

Any animals in the family child care home must be vaccinated as required by state law and local ordinance, and proof of vaccination must be available for review by the licensing specialist.

Rule 2.335.N. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2024.

All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”

Rule 2.336.C.1. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2024.

All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.337.B.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2024.

The admission record must include:Written authorization, obtained in advance of the event from a parent or guardian, for a child to participate in field trips or excursions, whether walking or riding in an approved vehicle.

Rule 7.707.51.A.10. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2023.

The admission record must include:Names, addresses,and telephone numbers of the child’s health care provider,dentist,pedadontist,and hospital of choice, if applicable.

Rule 7.707.51.A.6. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2023.

The provider must obtain written authority to arrange for emergency medical care for each child. Written authorization to obtain emergency medical care must be on file prior to or on the first day of admission and must be re-authorized annually.

Rule 7.707.71.B.1. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2023.

Topical preparations used for prevention on unbroken skin including, but not limited to, petroleum jelly, diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, and insect repellant can be administered solely with written parent authorization. Topical preparations used as treatment on open wounds or broken skin must have a written order from a prescribing health care provider in addition to parent authorization.

Rule 7.707.71.C.1.c.. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2023.

All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, medicines, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.

Rule 7.707.923.A. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2023.

The home must obtain written permission from the parent or guardian for transportation of the child.

Rule 7.707.94.E. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2023.