Anzhella Levi

Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider and all individuals 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. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 9, 2026.

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: The child’s full name, date of birth, current address, and date of enrollment;

Rule 2.320.A.1. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 9, 2026.

At the time of admission, the parent or guardian must provide the following information to the provider for each child entering the family child care home: Documentation of school-required immunization status or 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 (CDPHE) certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” certificate of immunization as described in CDPHE regulations 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 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., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.

Rule 2.321.A.2.c. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 9, 2026.

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: Nov 9, 2026.

Interior walls must be free of holes and constructed of solid material with a smooth finish that can be easily cleaned. Painted finishes shall be maintained free from peeling, chipping or otherwise deteriorating paint.

Rule 2.336.A.3. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 9, 2026.

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: Oct 9, 2026.

Flammable or combustible items must be stored in a locked area remote from the kitchen, and at least three (3) feet from the furnace, hot water heater or any other heating device. These items include, but are not limited to, paints, fuels, insecticides, and other hazardous chemicals.

Rule 2.336.C.11. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 9, 2026.

Outdoor play space, including areas under decks must be free from safety hazards including, but not limited to, lawn mowers, tools, propane, gasoline, building scraps, and scrap metal.

Rule 2.337.D.3. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 9, 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: Nov 4, 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: Nov 4, 2025.

Every required training in this rule section 2.312 must be documented and available for review by the Department.

Rule 2.312.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 4, 2025.

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: Nov 4, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children all qualified substitutes, and staff members 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 course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

Rule 2.312.O. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 4, 2025.

The primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members shall: Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year. At least three (3) of the fifteen (15) clock hours must be in social emotional development.

Rule 2.312.R.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 4, 2025.

Prior to working with children, unless otherwise specified in rules, personnel files for equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must be available for review by the Department and must include:

Rule 2.313.A. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 4, 2025.

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: The child’s full name, date of birth, current address, and date of enrollment;

Rule 2.320.A.1. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 4, 2025.

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: Nov 4, 2025.

At the time of admission, the parent or guardian must provide the following information to the provider for each child entering the family child care home: Health information, including any known allergies, medication being taken and possible side effects, special dietary requirements, and chronic health conditions;

Rule 2.321.A.2.a. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 4, 2025.

There must not be intentional screen time, which includes television, recorded media, computer, tablet, cell phones, video games, and other media devices for children under twenty-four (24) months of age. Children under twenty- four (24) months must be redirected from an area where screen time is displayed and provided with alternate activities.

Rule 2.334.A. CDEC’s category: Materials/Media/Indoor Equipment. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 4, 2025.

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

Rule 2.335.Y. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 4, 2025.

Flammable or combustible items must be stored in a locked area remote from the kitchen, and at least three (3) feet from the furnace, hot water heater or any other heating device. These items include, but are not limited to, paints, fuels, insecticides, and other hazardous chemicals.

Rule 2.336.C.11. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 4, 2025.

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: Nov 4, 2025.

When more than eight (8) children are present, a second staff member that is qualified as an applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitute, staff member, or staff aide is required.

Rule 2.309.A.4. CDEC’s category: LCCH. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 11, 2025.

All equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must obtain a subsequent health evaluation every two (2) years or as required in a written plan signed by a licensed physician or other health care provider.

Rule 2.311.A.14.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 11, 2025.

Within thirty (30) 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 playground safety for homes. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Rule 2.312.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 11, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children all qualified substitutes, and staff members 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 course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

Rule 2.312.O. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 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: Jan 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: Jan 11, 2025.

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: Dec 11, 2025.

Statements of health status of children less than two (2) years of age must be updated as required in writing by the health care provider, or in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care recommended schedule at https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/periodicity_schedule.pdf,(4th ed. American Academy of Pediatrics, 2017) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These recommendations are available at no cost from https://www.aap.org/. These recommendations 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..

Rule 2.321.A.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 11, 2025.

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: Dec 11, 2024.

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: Feb 12, 2024.

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: Jan 12, 2024.

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: Feb 12, 2024.

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: Jan 12, 2024.