Leading Edge at Pinello Elementary

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: An annual written authorization for emergency medical care signed and dated submitted 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 2.530.A.7. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 13, 2025.

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: Jun 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 11, 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: May 6, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 13, 2024.

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.G.3. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 6, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 13, 2024.

At the time of enrollment, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: A complete health history for each child, including any communicable diseases; chronic illnesses or injuries; known drug reactions and allergies; current medications; any special diets needed; and the name address and phone number for the child’s health care provider and dentist.

Rule 2.512.A.1.a. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 6, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 13, 2024.

At the time of enrollment, 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 regulation 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 https://www.coloradosos.gov/CCR/Welcome.do. 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 proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Rule 2.512.A.1.b. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 6, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 13, 2024.

Staff designated by the program director to give medications must complete the Department-approved medication administration training and have current annual delegation or more often as determined by the Child Care Health Consultant. Delegation must be from the center’s Current Child Care Health Consultant who must observe and document the competency of each staff member involved in medication administration. All staff administering medication must have current Department-approved Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), first aid training prior to administering medication with the following exceptions:

Rule 2.512.C.6. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 6, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 13, 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 6, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 13, 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: Complete the Department-approved course in playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers. This requirement does not apply to day camps that do not regularly use a playground; and

Rule 2.508.B.2. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 23, 2024.

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.G.3. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 23, 2024.

Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.

Rule 7.701.32.D.1.a.1.. CDEC’s category: General Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2023.

Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the State Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before prior to the five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Rule 7.701.32.J.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 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: Nov 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 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 playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers. This requirement does not apply to day camps that do not regularly use a playground.; and

Rule 7.712.42.B.2.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2023.

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 7.712.52.D.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2023.

Television viewing, including videos, should not be permitted without the approval of a child’s parents/guardians, who must be advised of the center’s policy regarding television and video viewing.

Rule 7.712.61.D.. CDEC’s category: Meals/Snacks/Activities. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2023.

The center must maintain and update annually a record on each child that includes: Written authorization from a parent/guardian for the center to transport the child to and from school, whether by walking or driving;

Rule 7.712.81.A.10. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2023.

The center must maintain and update annually a record on each child that includes: A dated written authorization for emergency medical care signed and submitted annually by the parent or guardian. The authorization must be notarized if required by the local health care facility;

Rule 7.712.81.A.8. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2023.

The center must maintain and update annually a record on each child that includes: Written authorization from a parent or guardian for the child to participate in field trips and to participate in program activities, listing all exclusions from authorization;

Rule 7.712.81.A.9. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 7, 2023.

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 7.701.100.F.2.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 17, 2023.

A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.

Rule 7.701.53.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 17, 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: Sep 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 15, 2023.

All staff members must complete a building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include:

Rule 7.712.41.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 15, 2023.

The center can accept children only of the ages and capacity for which it has been licensed.

Rule 7.712.51.A.. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

At least one staff member with current department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.

Rule 7.712.42.F.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

A program director must be present at the center at least 60 percent of any day the center is in operation. An individual who meets one of the following requirements must be present for the remaining 40 percent of the day:

Rule 7.712.43.A.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

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.__Mixed age group with 4 year olds-1 staff member to 12 children and 24 children for maximum group size. Age Group of 5 years and older -1 staff member to 15 children and 30 children for maximum group size.

Rule 7.712.43.F.. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

The center can accept children only of the ages and capacity for which it has been licensed.

Rule 7.712.51.A.. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

Each program leader must be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Must have at least three (3) months (460 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children.

Rule 7.712.42.B.3.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 16, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

At least one staff member with current department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.

Rule 7.712.42.F.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 16, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

A program director must be present at the center at least 60 percent of any day the center is in operation. An individual who meets one of the following requirements must be present for the remaining 40 percent of the day:

Rule 7.712.43.A.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 16, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

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 7.701.100.F.2.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.

Rule 7.701.32.D.1.a.1.. CDEC’s category: General Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

Criminal background check requests must be submitted and 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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

Rule 7.701.33.D.4.a.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 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: Sep 14, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 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.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 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: Sep 14, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

Each program leader must be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Must have at least three (3) months (460 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children.

Rule 7.712.42.B.3.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

The date and content of each consultation must be recorded and maintained in the center’s files.

Rule 7.712.42.D.2.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

All Child Care Health Consultants (CCHC) must show evidence they have completed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course annually.

Rule 7.712.42.D.5.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

At least one staff member with current department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.

Rule 7.712.42.F.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

A program director must be present at the center at least 60 percent of any day the center is in operation. An individual who meets one of the following requirements must be present for the remaining 40 percent of the day:

Rule 7.712.43.A.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

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.__Mixed age group with 4 year olds-1 staff member to 12 children and 24 children for maximum group size. Age Group of 5 years and older -1 staff member to 15 children and 30 children for maximum group size.

Rule 7.712.43.F.. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

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

Rule 7.712.43.H.. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

The center can accept children only of the ages and capacity for which it has been licensed.

Rule 7.712.51.A.. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

At the time of enrollment, the parent(s) /guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: A complete health history for each child, including any communicable diseases, chronic illnesses or injuries, known drug reactions and allergies, current medications and any special diets needed, the name address and phone number for the child?s health care provider and dentist.

Rule 7.712.52.A.1.a. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 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 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

Portable first aid kits must be available to staff at all times, including field trips, and must be located out of reach of children and maintained in a sanitary condition. First aid kits must be checked and restocked on at least a monthly basis.

Rule 7.712.52.B.4. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

Combustibles, such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds, must be stored in well-ventilated areas separated from flammable materials and stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.712.73.A.4. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.

The center must maintain and update annually a record on each child that includes: Name, DOB, address, enrollment date;

Rule 7.712.81.A.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2023.