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All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

Rule 2.212.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 18, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 25, 2026.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/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 less than two and one-half (2½) 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 center.

Rule 2.219.B.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 18, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 25, 2026.

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

Rule 2.229.L. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 18, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 25, 2026.

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: Feb 25, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 27, 2026.

Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) response letters, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Rule 2.121.D. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 27, 2026.

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: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Rule 2.209.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 27, 2026.

Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. 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 Department approved training.

Rule 2.133.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

All child care providers must have a written plan that accounts for children with disabilities as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 12102 and those with access and functional needs as defined in the State Emergency Operations Plan (2019) (SEOP). The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is hereby incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood at 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246 during regular business hours. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is also available for no cost from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhsem/state-eop. The plan must include a specific requirement indicating how all children with special needs will be included in the emergency plan.

Rule 2.136.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

All child care providers must have a written plan for continuity of operations in the aftermath of an emergency or disaster. Components of the plan must include: Responsibility for essential staffing needs and predetermined roles during and after the emergency or disaster;

Rule 2.137.A.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information:

Rule 2.206.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Immunization record or statement, and health history.

Rule 2.210.A.3. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

Rule 2.212.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.B. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using 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 known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.213.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.H. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

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

Rule 2.213.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

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

Rule 2.213.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

All staff 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 2.213.M. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

Prior to being assigned a group of children, the infant program early childhood teacher must complete eight (8) hours of orientation in the infant program under the supervision of the infant program supervisor. The orientation may include, but not limited to, the following topics:

Rule 2.216.B.1.c. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

At the time of admission, 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 rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section 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., Bldg. C, 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 2.219.B.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/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 less than two and one-half (2½) 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 center.

Rule 2.219.B.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.

Rule 2.223.A.2. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.229.C. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Rule 2.229.D. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

Rule 2.229.L. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

Rule 2.230.C.8. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025.

If the toddler program is combined with a large child care center or an infant program, toddler facilities, both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by rule sections 2.232(A)(6) and (8). If the facility wishes to provide opportunities for a toddler to have occasional contact with siblings, plans must be approved by the Department licensing representative.

Rule 2.233.C.2. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 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:

Rule 2.120.C.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 1, 2025.

Requests for a criminal record check, other than those required per this rule section 2.121(D)(4) must be completed at an approved vendor within five (5) working days of the day that the individual begins to work at the facility or agency.

Rule 2.121.D.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 1, 2025.

There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.

Rule 2.217.A.7. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 1, 2025.

Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.

Rule 2.223.D.5.a.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 1, 2025.

Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.

Rule 2.230.C.1.c. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 1, 2025.

Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.

Rule 2.237.D. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 1, 2025.

In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

Rule 2.237.H. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 1, 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: Nov 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 22, 2024.

All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.B. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 22, 2024.

Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 22, 2024.

Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 22, 2024.

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 the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Rule 2.213.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 22, 2024.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using 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 known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.213.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 22, 2024.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 22, 2024.

Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.229.C. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 22, 2024.

Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.

Rule 2.230.C.1.c. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 22, 2024.

All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

Rule 2.212.G. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 20, 2024.

All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 20, 2024.

Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.C. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 20, 2024.

Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.D. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 20, 2024.

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 the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Rule 2.213.F. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 20, 2024.

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

Rule 2.229.L. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 20, 2024.

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 requires medical attention by a health care professional or admission to a hospital, whether or not treatment was given. This report must be completed in the online injury system within 24 hours of an incident. If a provider is unable to access the online system, you must use the paper form, and submit the form to the Department within 24 hours of the incident.

Rule 2.124.A.1.b. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 27, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 12, 2024.

All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.B. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 27, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 12, 2024.

All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.B. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 4, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 14, 2024.

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 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 24, 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: Jan 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 24, 2024.

All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.B. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 24, 2024.

Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 24, 2024.

Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 24, 2024.

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 the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Rule 2.213.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 24, 2024.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using 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 known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.213.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 24, 2024.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.H. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 24, 2024.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 24, 2024.

An operator of a licensed facility, guest child care facility as defined in Section 26-6-102 (16), C.R.S., or an exempt family child care home provider must submit a request to determine if an operator, applicant for employment or current employee has been found responsible for a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect in the State Department’s automated system (Trails).

Rule 7.701.32.A.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes: a. State criminal history check b. State sex offender registry check c. State abuse and neglect registry check

Rule 7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 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.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, school-age child care center, or children’s resident camp, the facility must post its most recent licensing inspection report or a notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility by the parent or legal guardian of a child or their designee.

Rule 7.701.56.B.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school age child care, children?s resident camp, and neighborhood youth organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division Of Early Care And Learning, including the telephone number and mailing address. All 24-hour care agencies and facilities providing out-of-home care and day treatment centers must post in prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Human Services, division of child welfare, including the telephone number and mailing address. For foster care homes and child placement agencies, information for filing a complaint must be made available upon request.

Rule 7.701.56.C.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.

Rule 7.701.56.D.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

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

Rule 7.702.41.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

All staff must complete a pre-service Building and Physical Premises Safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

Rule 7.702.42.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 7.702.42.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved Safe Sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 7.702.42.C. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 7.702.42.D. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

Staff to Child Ratios by AGES OF CHILDREN and NUMBER OF STAFF 6 weeks to 18 months (infants): 1 staff member to 5 infants 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 1 staff member to 8 children 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children

Rule 7.702.46.A.14. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

Maximum Group Size for Children by AGES OF CHILDREN and MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 6 weeks to 18 months: 10 infants 12 months to 36 months: 10 toddlers 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children 3 years to 4 years: 20 children 4 years to 5 years: 24 children 5 years and older: 30 Children Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 Children

Rule 7.702.46.A.15. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Rule 7.702.62.A.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.

Rule 7.702.62.A.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

Infants who fall asleep in a piece of equipment not approved for sleep must immediately be moved to their approved sleep area and placed on their back to sleep.

Rule 7.702.62.C.15. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

In the infant room, soft bedding or materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted in cribs, futons approved for infants, or other approved sleep/rest equipment. Soft bedding means, but is not limited to, any soft sleep surface like bumper pads, pillows, blankets, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diaper bibs, plush toys, pacifiers with stuffed animals attached, and stuffed animals.

Rule 7.702.62.C.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.

Rule 7.702.62.C.2.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

Items labeled ?keep out of reach of children? must be inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.702.71.C. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

If using a crib is not designed for emergency evacuation, the crib must be reinforced with a kit manufactured for this purpose.

Rule 7.702.71.J. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

Rule 7.702.71.L. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.

Rule 7.702.71.M. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Rule 7.702.72.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023.

Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.

Rule 7.702.91.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 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: Feb 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2023.

Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. All child care providers must have a written plan for evacuating and safely moving children to an alternate site; lockdown; shelter in place; and an active shooter on premises. The plan must include provisions for multiple types of hazards, such as floods, fires, tornadoes, and active shooter situations. All employees of a child care provider must also be trained on the provider’s written plan prior to caring for children.

Rule 7.701.100.B.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2023.

Each owner or employee, who is eighteen (18) years of age or older, of a facility or agency must submit to CBI a complete set of fingerprints to obtain any criminal record held by the CBI and FBI. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and FBI clear letter, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Rule 7.701.33.D.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2023.

Perjury Statement- Application forms for Employment with a Child Care Provider. 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 7.701.8. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2023.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure of the protection of infants from secondhand and thirdhand smoke.

Rule 7.702.31.B.27. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2023.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for establishing safe sleep environments for infants including how staff will supervise and physically check on infants who are sleeping.

Rule 7.702.31.B.28. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2023.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: 7. The procedure for identifying where children are at all times.

Rule 7.702.31.B.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2023.

The center?s procedure on positive guidance, behavior expectations, positive instruction, supporting positive behaviors, as well as strategies and techniques for supporting children with challenging behaviors, including how the center will: Promote responsive and positive child, staff, and family relationships and interactions.

Rule 7.702.31.B.8.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2023.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: How decisions are made and what steps are taken prior to the suspension, expulsion, or request to parents or guardians to withdraw a child from care due to concerns about the child?s behavioral issues. These procedures must be consistent with the center?s policy on guidance and positive instruction, and include documentation of the steps taken to understand and respond to challenging behavior including: Identify and consult with an early childhood mental health consultant or other specialist as needed.

Rule 7.702.31.B.9.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2023.

A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Name, address, telephone number, and birth date of the individual.

Rule 7.702.35.A.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2023.

A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Immunization record or statement, and health history.

Rule 7.702.35.A.3. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2023.

A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Dates of employment and employment history.

Rule 7.702.35.A.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2023.

A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons to be notified in the event of an emergency.

Rule 7.702.35.A.5. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2023.

All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 7.702.42.B. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2023.

Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 7.702.42.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2023.

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Rule 7.702.72.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2023.

All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Any openings in gross motor equipment above ground must be smaller than three and one half (3 ½) inches or greater than nine (9) inches to prevent entrapment.

Rule 7.702.72.C.6. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 9, 2023.