Primrose School of Castle Rock

Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.229.G. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 5, 2026.

Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.229.G. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 9, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 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: Jun 8, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 11, 2026.

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

Rule 2.212.A. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 8, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 10, 2026.

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

Rule 2.223.A.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 8, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 10, 2026.

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: Jun 8, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 10, 2026.

Rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages of children without the prior written approval of the licensing authority.

Rule 2.233.A.3. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 8, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 10, 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: May 20, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 10, 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: May 20, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 10, 2026.

The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following:

Rule 2.218.C.5. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 20, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 10, 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: Jun 20, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 10, 2026.

A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: All information from background checks as required in the “General Rules for Child Care Facilities” rule sections 2.120 and 2.121.

Rule 2.210.A.6. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 1, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 13, 2026.

The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following: Medical equipment or adaptive devices, including instructions;

Rule 2.218.C.5.c. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 11, 2026.

Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.229.G. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 11, 2026.

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: Nov 19, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 6, 2026.

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 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 17, 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: Aug 19, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 25, 2025.

Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.229.G. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 19, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 25, 2025.

Evacuation equipment must not block exit routes. Nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment.

Rule 2.229.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 19, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 25, 2025.

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 2.127.D. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 1, 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: Jul 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 1, 2025.

All infants less than six (6) months of age must be held for bottle feeding. Bottles must not be propped. Older infants must not be allowed to hold their own bottles when lying flat. Bottles must not be allowed in a crib with the infant.

Rule 2.224.B.2. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 1, 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: Jul 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 1, 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: Jun 30, 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: Jun 30, 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: Jun 30, 2025.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course.

Rule 2.213.N. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 30, 2025.

Admission procedures must be completed prior to the child’s attendance at the center and must include: If applicable, a Department-approved health care plan authorized by the child’s health care provider and parent(s)/guardian(s) defining the interventions needed to care for a child who has an identified health or developmental condition or concern including, but not limited to seizures, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, heart or respiratory conditions, and physical disabilities. Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to the staff prior to the child’s first day of care. The staff working with a child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan by the Department-approved child care health consultant; supervision of the plan and interventions must be documented.

Rule 2.218.B.3. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 30, 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: Jul 30, 2025.

In the case medication needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms must be reauthorized on an at least annual basis. Any changes in the original medication authorization require a new written order by the prescribing practitioner and a change in the prescription label.

Rule 2.220.E. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 30, 2025.

If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Rule 2.220.J. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 30, 2025.

Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.

Rule 2.237.K. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 30, 2025.

Guidance used at the center must be appropriate to the development of the child and is used as an opportunity to teach children social-emotional skills, such as self-regulation, problem-solving, and empathy for others.

Rule 2.225.A. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 13, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 10, 2025.

At nap time, the child to staff ratio may be doubled for children two and one half (2 ½) years of age and older in preschool classrooms when the following conditions have been met: At least half of the children are sleeping;

Rule 2.217.A.10.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 20, 2025.

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

Rule 2.223.A.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 20, 2025.

When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices.

Rule 2.212.E. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 2, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 31, 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: Jul 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 20, 2024.

A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children’s age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.

Rule 2.230.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 20, 2024.

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: Jun 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 24, 2024.

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 2.217.A.14. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 26, 2024.

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 2.217.A.15. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 26, 2024.

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

Rule 2.223.A.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 26, 2024.

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: Jun 21, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 26, 2024.

Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child’s first and last name.

Rule 2.220.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 30, 2024.

Guidance used at the center must be appropriate to the development of the child and is used as an opportunity to teach children social-emotional skills, such as self-regulation, problem-solving, and empathy for others.

Rule 2.225.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 30, 2024.

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

Rule 2.229.C. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 30, 2024.

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: Apr 23, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 1, 2024.

Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.

Rule 2.237.K. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 23, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 1, 2024.

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: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

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.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 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. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

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 7.702.34.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child?s health statement completed by a health care provider.

Rule 7.702.34.B.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 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. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

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 7.702.41.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 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: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 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: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

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 7.702.42.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

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 7.702.42.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, 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 7.702.42.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

An Assistant Director working under the supervision of a Director must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, have at least nine (9) months (1,365 hours) of experience as an Early Childhood Teacher, and must meet one (1) of the following qualifications: A Bachelor?s, Master?s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university.

Rule 7.702.43.F.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 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. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 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. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

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 7.702.46.A.7. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

Admission procedures must be completed prior to the child’s attendance at the center and must include: If applicable, a Department-approved health care plan authorized by the child?s health care provider and parent(s)/guardian(s) defining the interventions needed to care for a child who has an identified health or developmental condition or concern including, but not limited to seizures, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, heart or respiratory conditions, and physical disabilities. Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to the staff prior to the child?s first day of care. The staff working with a child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan by the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant; supervision of the plan and interventions must be documented.

Rule 7.702.5.B.3. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

Any unexpired routine medication, prescription or non-prescription (over the counter), must be administered only with a current written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. home remedies, homeopathic medication, vitamins, and supplements must not be administered to children in childcare.

Rule 7.702.51.B.1. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

In the case medication needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms must be reauthorized on an at least annual basis. Any changes in the original medication authorization require a new written order by the prescribing practitioner and a change in the prescription label.

Rule 7.702.51.B.5. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

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

Rule 7.702.71.C. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.702.71.G. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Art.

Rule 7.702.71.R.1. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

A variety of material and equipment from the following categories must be available: Music

Rule 7.702.71.R.7. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children’s age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.

Rule 7.702.72.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 5, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023.

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: May 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 20, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 20, 2023.

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 7.702.34.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 20, 2023.

A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: All information from background checks as required in the General Rules for Child Care Facilities at Section 7.701.32.

Rule 7.702.35.A.6. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 20, 2023.

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 7.702.41.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 20, 2023.

At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: 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 7.702.51.A.2.b. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 20, 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. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 20, 2023.

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

Rule 7.702.71.C. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 20, 2023.