Adgema Robinson

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: May 28, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 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 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: Jun 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 11, 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 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: Jun 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 11, 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 training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.312.P. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 11, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, and the equally qualified provider must complete the Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” This course is required once and will be counted toward ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.312.Q. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 11, 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: Jun 26, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 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 2.138.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 26, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 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: Jun 26, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 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: Jul 26, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2024.

Licensees requesting continuation of a permanent license shall: Complete fifteen (15) clock hours of training each year. At least three (3) of the fifteen (15) clock hours must be in social emotional development; and,

Rule 7.707.32.B.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 29, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 19, 2023.

An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include:

Rule 7.707.51.A. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 29, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 19, 2023.

The admission record must include:A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s)

Rule 7.707.51.A.8. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 29, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 19, 2023.

Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent or guardian 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 practitioner. The statement of the child’s current health statusmust 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 statementsmust be kept at the licensed child care home.

Rule 7.707.71.A.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 29, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 19, 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: Jun 29, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 19, 2023.

Toys, toy parts and any material accessible to children under three (3) years of age must be large enough that they cannot be swallowed or inhaled, to prevent a choking hazard.

Rule 7.707.922.A. CDEC’s category: Materials/Media/Indoor Equipment. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 29, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 19, 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: Jun 29, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 19, 2023.