Tamra Kerr-Lemelin

Subsequent health evaluations for the primary provider, applicant 2, and children residing in the home who are less than ten (10) years of age must be obtained every two (2) years or as required in a written plan signed by a licensed physician or other health care provider. A new family member and/or a new resident of the home must obtain a health evaluation form signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider within thirty (30) days from the date the individual began living in the home.

Rule 2.311.A.14. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 24, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026.

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 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 28, 2025.

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: Apr 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 28, 2025.

At the time of admission, the parent or guardian must provide the following information to the provider for each child entering the family child care home: Documentation of school-required immunization status or 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 (CDPHE) certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” certificate of immunization as described in CDPHE regulations 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 www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. 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 that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.

Rule 2.321.A.2.c. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 28, 2025.

The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following:

Rule 2.120.C.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 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: May 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 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: May 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 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: May 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 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: Jun 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2024.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training for recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Rule 2.312.N. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2024.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department- approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.312.P. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2024.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, and the equally qualified provider must complete the Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” This course is required once and will be counted toward ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.312.Q. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 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: May 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2024.

Effective December 31, 2016, all providers and staff must complete a building and physical premises training prior to working with children. The training must include:

Rule 7.707.32.A.8.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2023.

In the infant room, soft bedding or materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted in cribs, futons approved for infants or other approved sleep/rest equipment. Soft bedding means, but is not limited to, any soft sleep surface like bumper pads, pillows, blankets, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, plush toys, and stuffed animals.

Rule 7.707.75.H.2. CDEC’s category: Sleep/Waking Time. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2023.

The premises of the family child care home must be kept safe and free from hazards to health at all times

Rule 7.707.91.D. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2023.

Flammable or combustible items must be stored in a locked area remote from the kitchen, at least three (3) feet from the furnace, hot water heater or any other heating device. These items include, but are not limited to, paints, fuels, insecticides, and other hazardous chemicals.

Rule 7.707.923.L. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2023.

The outdoor play space must be enclosed with at least a forty-two inch (42” ) fence or natural barrier. If a natural barrier is used, it must begin no higher than three and one-half inches (3-1/2” ) from the ground. If the home does not have a fenced play space, provisions must be made for outdoor play in an area approved by the State Department.

Rule 7.707.931.B. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2023.

The use of a trampoline by children in care is prohibited. If there is a trampoline on the property of the home, it must be stored in a way that makes it totally inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.707.931.M. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2023.