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Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Rule 2.120.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 2026.

Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Rule 2.121.D.5. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 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: Aug 4, 2026.

At all times, school-age child care personnel must be directly supervising the children.

Rule 2.510.H. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 4, 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: Jan 12, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 30, 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 12, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 30, 2026.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment 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 2.508.F.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 7, 2025.

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: Apr 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 31, 2025.

There must be one (1) staff member for each fifteen (15) children in attendance. When four (4) year olds are in attendance, there must be at least one staff member for each twelve (12) or fewer children cared for by the center.

Rule 2.509.F. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 31, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2024.

For security purposes, a daily sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians must be maintained by the center it must include, for each child in care, the date, the child’s name, the time when the child arrived and left the center, and the parent/guardian’s signature or other identifier. With a parent/guardian’s approval, a child five (5) years of age or older may sign in and out instead of the parent/guardian. Staff must verify attendance periodically throughout the day.

Rule 7.712.32.B.. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 29, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 12, 2024.

For security purposes, a daily sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians must be maintained by the center it must include, for each child in care, the date, the child’s name, the time when the child arrived and left the center, and the parent/guardian’s signature or other identifier. With a parent/guardian’s approval, a child five (5) years of age or older may sign in and out instead of the parent/guardian. Staff must verify attendance periodically throughout the day.

Rule 7.712.32.B.. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 12, 2024.

There must be one (1) staff member for each fifteen (15) children in attendance. When four (4) year olds are in attendance, there must be at least one staff member for each twelve (12) or fewer children cared for by the center.__Mixed age group with 4 year olds-1 staff member to 12 children and 24 children for maximum group size. Age Group of 5 years and older -1 staff member to 15 children and 30 children for maximum group size.

Rule 7.712.43.F.. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 12, 2024.

For security purposes, a daily sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians must be maintained by the center it must include, for each child in care, the date, the child’s name, the time when the child arrived and left the center, and the parent/guardian’s signature or other identifier. With a parent/guardian’s approval, a child five (5) years of age or older may sign in and out instead of the parent/guardian. Staff must verify attendance periodically throughout the day.

Rule 7.712.32.B.. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 20, 2023.

The maximum group size for children over the age of five (5) is thirty (30) children. When four (4) year olds are in attendance the maximum group size is twenty-four (24). When the center has the capacity to care for multiple groups of children, they must be separated into developmentally and age appropriate activities. Groups are not required to be separated from each other by permanent or portable dividers or walls.

Rule 7.712.43.D.. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 20, 2023.

There must be one (1) staff member for each fifteen (15) children in attendance. When four (4) year olds are in attendance, there must be at least one staff member for each twelve (12) or fewer children cared for by the center.__Mixed age group with 4 year olds-1 staff member to 12 children and 24 children for maximum group size. Age Group of 5 years and older -1 staff member to 15 children and 30 children for maximum group size.

Rule 7.712.43.F.. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 20, 2023.

All personnel and volunteers at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Rule 7.712.41.A.. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 23, 2024.

At all times, school-age child care personnel must be directly supervising the children.

Rule 7.712.43.H.. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 23, 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 7.712.41.J. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 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: Jun 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 15, 2023.

If the program director cannot be present 60 percent of any day the center is in operation, an individual who meets program director qualifications must substitute for the director.

Rule 7.712.43.B.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 15, 2023.

At all times during the operating hours of the facility, except for foster care homes, the facility/agency must post the current child care license in a prominent and conspicuous location easily observable by those entering the child care facility or agency. For foster care homes, the certificate must be available for review/upon request of the public.

Rule 7.701.56.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 25, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 30, 2023.

Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the State Department-approved training

Rule 7.701.100.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 19, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 1, 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: May 19, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 1, 2023.

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

Rule 7.712.41.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 19, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 1, 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: May 19, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 1, 2023.

Each program leader must be at least 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 7.712.42.B.1.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 19, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 1, 2023.

Each program leader must be at least 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 7.712.42.B.2.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 19, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 1, 2023.