Victoria Fennell

A regular family child care home (FCCH) license allows a provider to care for up to six (6) children from birth to eighteen (18) years of age with no more than two (2) children under eighteen (18) months of age.

Rule 2.306.A. CDEC’s category: FCCH. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 9, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 24, 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: 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: Jul 9, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 24, 2026.

Medications must be kept in the original labeled bottle or container. Prescription medications must contain the original pharmacy label.

Rule 2.321.B.4. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 9, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 24, 2026.

All medications in the family child care home, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitute, or staff members trained in administering medication.

Rule 2.321.B.8. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 9, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 24, 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: Jul 9, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 24, 2026.

All medications in the family child care home, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitute, or staff members trained in administering medication.

Rule 2.321.B.8. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 1, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2026.

Infants over six (6) months of age must not be allowed to hold their own bottles when lying flat.

Rule 2.326.F. CDEC’s category: Food/Nutrition. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 1, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 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: May 1, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2026.

All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.337.B.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 1, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2026.

Toddler climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms must have a three (3) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Toddler slides require a six (6) foot use zone extending out from the base of the slide.

Rule 2.337.B.3.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 1, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2026.

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: Aug 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 29, 2025.

Any animals in the family child care home must be vaccinated as required by state law and local ordinance, and proof of vaccination must be available for review by the licensing specialist.

Rule 2.335.N. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 29, 2025.

There must be a carbon monoxide detector installed in the area of the child care facility as recommended by the manufacturer and in the area where children sleep.

Rule 2.138.H. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 5, 2024.

For family child care homes licensed after March 1, 2024, smoke alarms must be interconnected so that when one (1) alarm is activated all are activated.

Rule 2.336.C.13.b. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 5, 2024.

Tiered yards that have drop offs of more than twelve inches (12) must have a protective railing or other barrier.

Rule 2.337.A.6. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 5, 2024.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a 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.

Rule 2.312.C. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2024.

Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.H. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2024.

Prior to working with infants, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.I. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2024.

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: Apr 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2024.

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: May 6, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2024.

At the time of enrollment and upon any amendments to policies and procedures, the provider must give the parent(s) or guardian(s) a written statement of the family child care home’s policies and procedures, and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The provider must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures. By signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.

Rule 2.316.A. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 6, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2024.

The following emergency records must be kept and maintained at the family child care home for twelve (12) months: Dates of monthly smoke alarm testing.

Rule 2.318.C.3. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2024.

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: Written authorization for media use is required if the media use is not included in the written policies and procedures statement; including, but not limited to, television and video viewing, music, tablet and/or smart phone usage, video games, and computer use. The authorization must include approved time limits. The authorization form only needs to be on file if media use is not addressed in the home policies and procedures statement; and

Rule 2.320.A.10. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 6, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2024.

The primary provider must obtain written authorization and instructions from the parent(s) or guardian(s) for the application of sunscreen to their children’s sun exposed skin prior to outdoor play, year-round. The authorization must include instructions for the application of full-spectrum UVA/UVB rating sunscreen with an SPF of thirty (30) or greater; or the use of alternative forms of sun protection approved by the parent(s) or guardian(s), which may include but is not limited to: hats, long sleeves, umbrellas, and tents.

Rule 2.321.D.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 6, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2024.

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: Apr 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2024.

In rooms accessible to children, all electrical outlets and power strips must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed; all exposed light bulbs accessible to children in areas where children can play must have protective covers. Electrical cords must be in good condition and must not pose strangulation, falling, or tripping hazards.

Rule 2.336.C.2. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2024.

All outdoor areas where children may pass or play must be kept free of animal contamination. All animal wastes must be promptly removed and inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.337.A.7. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2024.

All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.337.B.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2024.

The primary provider must obtain written permission from the parent or guardian for transportation of the child.

Rule 2.338.E. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 6, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2024.

All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, medicines, 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 7.707.923.A. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 2, 2023.

In rooms accessible to children, all electrical outlets and power strips must nave protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed; and all exposed light bulbs must have protective covers. Electrical cords must be in good condition and not posing a hazard, such as strangulation, falling or tripping.

Rule 7.707.923.B. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 2, 2023.

All outdoor areas where children may pass or play shall be kept free of animal contamination. All animal wastes must be promptly removed and placed in a lidded container or otherwise inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.707.931.G. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 2, 2023.

Portable climbing equipment over two feet (2’) in height, whether indoor or outdoor, must be on a protective surfacing. No equipment can be placed on cement or grass.

Rule 7.707.932.D. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 2, 2023.