Ali Cottle

Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: An injury to a child that requiresoffsite medical attention by a health care professional, emergency medical services onsite at the facility, or admission to a hospital, regardless if treatment was given. This report must be completed in the online injury system within twenty-four (24) hours of an incident. If a provider is unable to access the online system, you must use the paper form available on the Colorado Department of Early Childhood website, and submit the form to the Department withintwenty four (24) hours of the incident or the facility being notified.

Rule 2.124.A.2. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 17, 2026.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete a Department approved course of training for medication administration. This course must be completed every three (3) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed;

Rule 2.312.E. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 13, 2026.

The premises of the family child care home must be kept safe and free from hazards to health at all times.

Rule 2.335.D. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 13, 2026.

The use of any trampoline by children in care is prohibited. If there is a trampoline on the property of the family child care home, it must be stored in a way that makes it inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.337.A.13. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 13, 2026.

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 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 20, 2025.

Health statements for children over two (2) years to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric HealthCare or as required in writing by health care provider.

Rule 2.321.A.5. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 20, 2025.

The premises of the family child care home must be kept safe and free from hazards to health at all times.

Rule 2.335.D. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 20, 2025.

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: Jul 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 20, 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:

Rule 2.316.B. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 4, 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. Parent(s) and guardian(s) 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) may be reached during the hours that the child is in care at the family child care home;

Rule 2.320.A.2. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 4, 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: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the child’s health care provider, dentist, and hospital of choice, if applicable;

Rule 2.320.A.5. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 4, 2024.

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: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 4, 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 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 4, 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: Sep 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

Effective December 31, 2016 each provider, staff member or regular volunteer must complete a department-approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.707.32.A.11.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

Prior to issuance of the license, the licensee and primary provider must complete:A State 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 and may be counted towards ongoing training requirements. This Standard Precautions training can be included as part of the Pre-Licensing training, in which case the total number of hours for Pre-licensing training required in 7.707.A1 is increased to sixteen (16) clock hours, and Standard Precautions training may count as no more than one (1) hour of the sixteen (16) clock hours; and,

Rule 7.707.32.A.4. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

Prior to issuance of the license, the licensee and primary provider must complete: First Aid and CPR training, for all ages of children from infant to twenty-one (21) years of age;

Rule 7.707.32.A.6. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

Effective December 31, 2016, each provider or staff member responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.707.32.A.9.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

All children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap under warm running water, when available, and dry with an individual use and/or single use disposable towel; before preparing and eating food; after toileting or diapering; after wiping his/her nose; whenever possible on field trips, at a park, or at another location away from the home; after handling animals, their toys, or food and water bowls; after contact with bodily fluids or secretions; and, any other time the hands become soiled or contaminated.

Rule 7.707.72.A.2. CDEC’s category: Health/Sanitation/Children’s Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

Food must be wholesome and nutritious and stored in a safe and sanitary manner. A wide variety of foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grain products must be provided to children to ensure adequate intake of dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients.

Rule 7.707.73.C. CDEC’s category: Food/Nutrition. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

Safe Sleep Training for Family Child Care Staff All staff who work with infants must complete Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants and on an annual basis.

Rule 7.707.75.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

All hot tubs must have bolted and securely locked covers.

Rule 7.707.931.K. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.

All outdoor play areas shall frequently be surveyed and must be kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris that could cause harm to children

Rule 7.707.934.B. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.