Leading Edge at Venetucci Elementary

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-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes:

Rule 2.121.J.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 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 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 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 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 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 7.701.100.F.2.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 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 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.

Changes to a License Requiring Written Notification to the Department Prior to Department Approval - Changes in the physical facility or use of rooms for child care at a facility.

Rule 7.701.52.D.2.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.

A written policy regarding visitors to the center must be posted and a record maintained daily by the center that includes, at a minimum, the visitor’s name and address and the purpose of the visit. At least one piece of identification must be inspected for individuals who are strangers to personnel at the center.

Rule 7.712.32.I.. CDEC’s category: Records/Reports. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 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 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.

The center must maintain documentation including the child care health consultant?s (CCHC) Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) proof of RN or MD current licensure in good standing, a brief biography highlighting applicable knowledge, experience and approximate dates worked as a school nurse or Child Care health Consultant commenced.

Rule 7.712.42.D.3.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 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 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 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 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 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: Aug 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.

If records for organizations having more than one center are kept in a central file, duplicate identifying and emergency information for personnel and children must also be kept on file at the center attended by the child.

Rule 7.712.84.D.. CDEC’s category: Records/Reports. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 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 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2023.