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Each staff member and regular volunteer as defined in rule section 2.509 must complete an annual self-reported health history. The health history must be maintained by the center in a secure location.

Rule 2.507.G. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 1, 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: May 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 1, 2026.

If the parent(s) or guardian(s) of a child wants a nonmedical exemption from the immunization requirement based on a religious belief whose teachings are opposed to immunizations or a personal belief that is opposed to immunizations, the child’s parent(s) or guardian(s) must: Submit the Certificate of Nonmedical Exemption received upon the completion of CDPHE’s Online Immunization Education Module. The Certificate of Nonmedical Exemption and Education Module are herein incorporated by reference, no later editions or amendments are incorporated. The Certificate and Education Module are available at no cost from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at https://cdphe.colorado.gov/vaccine-exemptions. The Certificate is available for public copying and inspection at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 720 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during normal business hours.

Rule 2.512.B.2.a.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 1, 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: Sep 11, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

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

Rule 2.522.C. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2025.

All outdoor climbing equipment over eighteen (18) inches must have least six (6) inches resilient surface throughout the use zone.

Rule 2.524.A.4.a. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2025.

For security purposes, a daily sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians must be maintained by the center. The sign-in/sign-out mechanism 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 2.506.B. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024.

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 2.507.L. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024.

All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

Rule 2.507.M. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024.

Program Leaders Each program leader must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications:

Rule 2.508.B. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024.

There must be at least one (1) program leader providing supervision with each group of thirty (30) or fewer children cared for by the center. When four- (4) year-olds are in attendance, there must be at least one program leader providing supervision with each group of twenty-four (24) or fewer children cared for by the center.

Rule 2.509.C. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 3, 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.

Rule 2.509.F. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024.

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

Rule 2.509.H. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024.

The center must obtain the parent/guardian’s written authorization and instructions for applying sunscreen or use of another form of parent/guardian approved sun protection. A health care provider’s permission is not needed to use sunscreen at the center.

Rule 2.512.D.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024.

Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, and oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.524.A.3. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 3, 2024.

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 7.701.32.D.1.a.. CDEC’s category: General Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 6, 2023.

Each staff member and regular volunteer as defined in section 7.712.44.C must complete an annual health history. The health history must be maintained in a secure location.

Rule 7.712.41.D.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 6, 2023.

The center must have a staff development plan that includes a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing training each year for all staff. This requirement does not apply to day camps. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social emotional development. The fifteen (15) clock hours of training does not include re-certification in First Aid and CPR. Ongoing training and courses must demonstrate a direct connection to one or more of the following competency areas:

Rule 7.712.41.H. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 6, 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: Aug 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 6, 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: Aug 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 6, 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: Aug 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 6, 2023.

At the time of enrollment, the parent(s) /guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of immunization status or exemption as required by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Colorado law requires proof of immunization be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Rule 7.712.52.A.1.b.. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 30, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 6, 2023.

Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, and oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.712.73.A.3. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 25, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 31, 2023.

The center must maintain and update annually a record on each child that includes:

Rule 7.712.81.A.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 25, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 31, 2023.

The following records must be on file at the center: Records of enrollment, daily attendance for each child, and daily record of time child arrives at and departs from the center.

Rule 7.712.83.A.1. CDEC’s category: Records/Reports. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 25, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 31, 2023.

The following records must be on file at the center: A list of current staff members, substitutes, and staffing patterns.

Rule 7.712.83.A.4. CDEC’s category: Records/Reports. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 25, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 31, 2023.

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 7.701.34.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 9, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 24, 2023.