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Within thirty (30) 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 training regarding playground safety for homes. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Rule 2.312.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 31, 2026.

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 training for recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Rule 2.312.N. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 4, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 31, 2026.

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:

Rule 2.320.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 6, 2025.

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: Sep 11, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 6, 2025.

If the routine medication involves the administration of a inhaled medication, the administration must be accompanied by a written health care plan by the prescribing health care provider that identifies the factors for determining the need for the administration of the medication.

Rule 2.321.B.2.b. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 6, 2025.

Medications must be kept in the original labeled bottle or container. Prescription medications must contain the original pharmacy label.

Rule 2.321.B.4. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 6, 2025.

The following emergency telephone numbers must be posted in a prominent and conspicuous location easily observable to those caring for children:

Rule 2.317.A.3. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 10, 2024.

At the time of admission, the parent or guardian must provide the following information to the provider for each child entering the family child care home: Documentation of school-required immunization status or 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 as described in CDPHE regulations 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 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., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.

Rule 2.321.A.2.c. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 10, 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: Oct 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 10, 2024.

Topical preparations such as diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellants, sprays, and other ointments may be administered to children with written parent and/or guardian authorization. These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order from a prescribing health care provider.

Rule 2.321.B.11. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 10, 2024.

Any routine unexpired medication, prescription or non-prescription (over-the-counter), may be administered to a) child by a primary provider, applicant 2, or staff member with the Department-approved medication administration training. Medication can be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority, and written parental consent. Home remedies, homeopathics, vitamins, and supplements must not be administered to children while in care at the family child care home.

Rule 2.321.B.2. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 10, 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: Oct 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 10, 2024.

There must be a carbon monoxide detector in working condition installed in the area of the family child care home as recommended by the manufacturer and in the hallway outside the licensed bedrooms or area where children sleep.

Rule 2.336.C.14. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 10, 2024.

The family child care home must contain at least one (1) fire extinguisher in working condition with the minimum weight of five (5) pounds, and minimum rating of 2A-10-BC as listed on the fire extinguisher label. The fire extinguisher must be easily accessible or the identifying sign where the fire extinguisher is located must be highly visible.

Rule 2.336.C.15. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 10, 2024.

The following emergency telephone numbers must be posted near the telephone:

Rule 7.707.6.A.3. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.

Medication must be stored in a locked cabinet, cupboard, or locked box so that it is inaccessible to children. If refrigeration is required, it must be stored in a leak- proof container in a designated area of the refrigerator separated from food.

Rule 7.707.71.C.5. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.

Window blind cords and coverings must be secured out of children’s reach or other wise made safe to prevent strangulation.

Rule 7.707.923.C. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.

The home must contain at least one (1) fire extinguisher in working condition with the minimum weight of five (5) pounds, and minimum rating of 2A-10-BC. The fire extinguisher or identifying sign where the fire extinguisher is located must be highly visible and easily accessible.

Rule 7.707.923.O. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.

Tiered yards that have drop offs of more than twelve inches (12” ) must have a protective railing or other barrier with slats no wider the four inches (4” ) apart.

Rule 7.707.931.F. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 1, 2023.