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

Rule 2.121.D.4.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 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 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026.

Every application used in the State of Colorado for employment with a child care provider or facility, or for the certification of a foster home, must include the following notice to the applicant: “Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.”

Rule 2.131.A.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 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: Jan 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 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: Jan 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026.

Unless medically contraindicated, staff members must be current for all immunizations required by their employer.

Rule 2.507.F. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026.

Each staff member and regular volunteer as defined in rule section 2.509 must complete an annual self-reported health history. The health history must be maintained by the center in a secure location.

Rule 2.507.G. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 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: Jan 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 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: Jan 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children a signed statement indicating that the individual has been trained, understands, and has had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the “Rules Regulating School-Age Child Care,” the “General Rules for Child Care Facilities,” and the “Rules Regulating Special Activities,” if applicable.

Rule 2.507.K. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026.

Prior to working with children all staff members must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 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: Jan 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training . This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once (1 time) and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

Rule 2.508.E. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 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: Jan 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must complete the Department-approved course in injury prevention for school-age children. This training is required once (1 time) and will count toward ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.G. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 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: Jan 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026.

Meal menus must be planned at least one (1) week in advance, dated, and available to parent(s) or guardian(s). After use, menus must be filed and retained for three (3) months. Records must be available for periodic review and evaluation.

Rule 2.515.E. CDEC’s category: Meals/Snacks/Activities. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026.

A written or electronic record must be maintained by the center for each staff member, and volunteer, that includes the following: Name, address, telephone number, email, and birth date of the individual;

Rule 2.531.A.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026.

A written or electronic record must be maintained by the center for each staff member, and volunteer, that includes the following: Name, address, and telephone number of the person(s) to be notified in the event of an emergency;

Rule 2.531.A.3. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026.

Prior to working with children all staff members must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 30, 2025.

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: Sep 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 30, 2025.

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

Rule 2.121.D.4.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

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: Mar 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

Each staff member and regular volunteer as defined in rule section 2.509 must complete an annual self-reported health history. The health history must be maintained by the center in a secure location.

Rule 2.507.G. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

Prior to working with children all staff members must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

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 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

Within (30) calendar days of employment all staff members and regular volunteers must complete 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 know child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training . This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once (1 time) and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

Rule 2.508.E. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all program directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once (1 time) and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all program directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once (1 time) and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

All staff in building-based school-age child care centers who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social emotional development.

Rule 2.508.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

All Department-approved Child Care Health Consultants must meet one of the following qualifications and have documentation available for review:

Rule 2.509.G.2. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

All Department-approved Child Care Health Consultants must meet one of the following qualifications and have documentation available for review: All Child Care Health Consultants must show evidence they have completed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course annually.

Rule 2.509.G.2.d. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

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 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

In the case medication needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms must be reauthorized on at least an annual basis. Any changes in the original medication authorization require a new written order by the prescribing practitioner and a change in the prescription label.

Rule 2.513.E. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

The center must obtain written authorization and instructions from the parent(s) or guardian(s) for the application of sunscreen or the use of another form of parent(s) or guardian(s) approved sun protection with a full-spectrum UVA/UVB rating of SPF thirty (30) or greater to their children’s exposed skin prior to outside play year-round. A health care provider’s permission is not needed to use sunscreen at the center.

Rule 2.514.A. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

The required staff to child ratio must be maintained at all times.

Rule 2.517.C.7. CDEC’s category: Transportation. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

Television viewing, including videos, should not be permitted without the approval of a child’s parent(s) or guardian(s), who must be advised of the center’s policy regarding television and video viewing.

Rule 2.519.A. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials/Field Trips. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: Parent(s) or guardian(s) names; home and e-mail addresses; telephone numbers, including home, work, and cell numbers; employer name and work address; and any special instructions as to how the parent(s) or guardian(s) can be reached during the hours the child is at the center;

Rule 2.530.A.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: An annual written authorization for emergency medical care signed and dated submitted 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 2.530.A.7. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 23, 2025.

The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: 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 2.120.C.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 4, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 8, 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-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes:

Rule 2.121.J.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 4, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 8, 2024.

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 2.507.I. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 8, 2024.

All staff members must complete a building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include:

Rule 2.507.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 8, 2024.

All staff members and regular volunteers must complete a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse within (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.507.L. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 8, 2024.

Program Leaders Each program leader must be at least eighteen (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 2.508.B.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 8, 2024.

Program Leaders Each program leader must be at least eighteen (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 2.508.B.2. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 8, 2024.

There must be at least one (1) program leader providing supervision with each group of thirty (30) or fewer children cared for by the center. When four- (4) year-olds are in attendance, there must be at least one program leader providing supervision with each group of twenty-four (24) or fewer children cared for by the center.

Rule 2.509.C. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 8, 2024.

The date and content of each consultation must be recorded and maintained in the center’s files.

Rule 2.508.D2. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 29, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 11, 2024.

At the time of enrollment, 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 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. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Rule 2.512.A.1.b. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 29, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 11, 2024.

The request must be made within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of employment for each employee or facility on the State prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee paid by check or money order (for fee assessment see Section 7.000.73).

Rule 7.701.32.E.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 29, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 15, 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: Mar 29, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 15, 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: Mar 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 15, 2023.

All staff members and regular volunteers must complete a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse within (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.712.41.M.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 15, 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: Apr 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 15, 2023.

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: Mar 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 9, 2023.

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 7.701.52.D.2.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 9, 2023.