The Nest Schools

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 2.209.B.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 21, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 18, 2026.

Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Rule 2.237.B. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 21, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 18, 2026.

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Rule 2.230.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 16, 2025.

All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;

Rule 2.222.A.1.b. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 19, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 2, 2025.

The governing body must formulate the purpose and policies to be followed by the center. It must have a regular planned review of such purpose and policies to determine that the center is in compliance with licensing rules.

Rule 2.205.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 23, 2025.

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: Aug 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 2, 2025.

Children who fall asleep must be allowed to leave their napping area within ten (10) minutes of waking.

Rule 2.223.D.5.d. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 2, 2025.

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Rule 2.230.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 2, 2025.

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: Aug 11, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 21, 2025.

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: Aug 11, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 21, 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: Aug 11, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 21, 2025.

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Rule 2.230.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 11, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 21, 2025.

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 2.237.E. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 11, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 21, 2025.

The governing body must formulate the purpose and policies to be followed by the center. It must have a regular planned review of such purpose and policies to determine that the center is in compliance with licensing rules.

Rule 2.205.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 16, 2025.

Policies and procedures must be reviewed annually. Any changes must be incorporated and must be communicated to the parent(s)/guardian(s).

Rule 2.206.C. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 16, 2025.

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:Written authorization, obtained in advance of the event from a parent/guardian, for a child to participate in field trips or special activities, whether scheduled or unscheduled, whether walking or riding in an approved vehicle;

Rule 2.209.A.8. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 16, 2025.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 16, 2025.

Staff aides, without supervision from an early childhood teacher or director, may supervise no more than two (2) preschool age children while assisting the children with diapering or toileting.

Rule 2.216.G.3. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 16, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 16, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 16, 2025.

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Rule 2.230.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 16, 2025.

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: May 13, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 2025.

An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

Rule 2.216.A.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 13, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 2025.

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 diaper bibs, plush toys, pacifiers with stuffed animals attached, and stuffed animals.

Rule 2.223.C.2. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 13, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 2025.

Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement or a county department of human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in section 19-3-304, C.R.S.

Rule 2.124.A.1.d. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 13, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 2025.

Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.

Rule 2.126.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 13, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 2025.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 13, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 2025.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 13, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 13, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 2025.

Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

Rule 2.225.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 13, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 2025.

Each licensed child care facility shall maintain records as required by the Department pertaining to the admission, progress, health, and discharge of children in care at the facility. All information regarding children and their families shall be kept confidential.

Rule 2.129.A.3. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 2025.

The governing body must formulate the purpose and policies to be followed by the center. It must have a regular planned review of such purpose and policies to determine that the center is in compliance with licensing rules.

Rule 2.205.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 30, 2025.

Children who do not sleep after thirty (30) minutes must be allowed to move to another area and be provided with quiet toys and equipment to play with such as puzzles or books; and

Rule 2.223.D.5.c. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 2025.

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Rule 2.230.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 2025.

A variety of developmentally appropriate materials, equipment, and learning activities from the following categories must be available so that for any one time at least half of the children for which the program is licensed can be individually involved: Music;

Rule 2.241.D.1.f. CDEC’s category: Mobile Part-Day PRS. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 26, 2025.

Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.

Rule 2.126.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

Staff members of the county department of human or social services or a law enforcement agency that investigates an allegation of child abuse must be given the right to interview staff and children in care, and to obtain names, addresses, and telephone numbers of parents or legal guardians of children enrolled at the child care facility.

Rule 2.126.D.1. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The center’s procedure on positive guidance, behavior expectations, positive instruction, supporting positive behaviors, as well as strategies and techniques for supporting children with challenging behaviors, including how the center will:

Rule 2.206.B.8. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

Children being diapered must be within arm’s reach of the staff member and actively supervised throughout the diapering process.

Rule 2.222.A.2. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

Staff must be awake, alert, and actively supervising all children.

Rule 2.223.A.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

Staff must investigate whenever children cry, scream, or appear to withdraw and must try to verbally or physically soothe the child. When putting infants to sleep, staff may allow for a period of no longer than ten (10) minutes without verbally or physically soothing the child to enable the infant to try to self soothe and fall asleep.

Rule 2.223.B.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

Children who do not sleep after thirty (30) minutes must be allowed to move to another area and be provided with quiet toys and equipment to play with such as puzzles or books; and

Rule 2.223.D.5.c. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

Rule 2.225.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

The director must not use, or permit a staff person or child to use, corporal punishment as defined in section 22-1-140, C.R.S.

Rule 2.225.C. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

Guidance must not be associated with food, rest, or toileting. No child should be punished for toileting accidents. Food must not be denied to or forced upon a child as a disciplinary measure.

Rule 2.225.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

Separation, when used for guidance, must not exceed five (5) minutes and must be appropriate for the child’s development. The child must be in a safe, lighted, well-ventilated area and be within sight and hearing of an adult. The child must not be isolated in a locked, closed room, or closet.

Rule 2.225.F. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

Verbal abuse and derogatory remarks about the child are not permitted.

Rule 2.225.G. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Rule 2.230.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

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: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 28, 2025.

If preschool-age children are in care for longer than five (5) hours, the center must provide at least a thirty (30) minute rest period meeting the following: A firm cot or two (2) inch mat with a sheet and blanket, or other suitable covering, must be provided for each child;

Rule 2.223.D.5.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 28, 2025.

Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.

Rule 2.126.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 4, 2025.

Staff members of the county department of human or social services or a law enforcement agency that investigates an allegation of child abuse must be given the right to interview staff and children in care, and to obtain names, addresses, and telephone numbers of parents or legal guardians of children enrolled at the child care facility.

Rule 2.126.D.1. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 4, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 4, 2025.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 4, 2025.

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: Jan 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 4, 2025.

If preschool-age children are in care for longer than five (5) hours, the center must provide at least a thirty (30) minute rest period meeting the following: A firm cot or two (2) inch mat with a sheet and blanket, or other suitable covering, must be provided for each child;

Rule 2.223.D.5.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 4, 2025.

All meals and snacks provided by the center must meet current United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern guidance and requirements published by the USDA Food Nutrition Service at https://www.cacfp.org/meal-pattern-guidance/ (April 2016) and 7 C.F.R. sections 210.10 and 226.20 (July 1, 2022), herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated These regulations are available at no cost from the USDA Food Nutrition Service at https://www.ecfr.gov. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. and be offered at suitable intervals not more than three (3) hours apart. Children who are at the center for more than four (4) hours, day or evening, must be offered a meal. Arrangements must be made for feeding children who are in care before 6 a.m. or after 6 p.m.

Rule 2.224.A.1. CDEC’s category: Meals/Snacks/Activities. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 4, 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: Jan 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 4, 2025.

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: Jan 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 4, 2025.

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Rule 2.230.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 29, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 4, 2025.

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

Rule 2.121.D.4.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.

Rule 2.126.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

An agency or facility must not interview staff or children regarding the specific allegation(s) of child abuse or child neglect until the county department of human or social services and/or local law enforcement agency has had the opportunity to interview all appropriate individuals and completed their investigation.

Rule 2.126.D.3. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for diapering, toilet training, and toileting.

Rule 2.206.B.22. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

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 2.213.D. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

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 2.213.L. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

Staff must be awake, alert, and actively supervising all children.

Rule 2.223.A.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.

Rule 2.223.C.2.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

Guidance must not be associated with food, rest, or toileting. No child should be punished for toileting accidents. Food must not be denied to or forced upon a child as a disciplinary measure.

Rule 2.225.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

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: Jan 23, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 7, 2025.

Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement or a county department of human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in section 19-3-304, C.R.S.

Rule 2.124.A.1.d. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The center’s procedure on positive guidance, behavior expectations, positive instruction, supporting positive behaviors, as well as strategies and techniques for supporting children with challenging behaviors, including how the center will:

Rule 2.206.B.8. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

The licensed room capacity must not be exceeded at any time.

Rule 2.217.A.15.d. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;

Rule 2.222.A.1.b. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

Staff must investigate whenever children cry, scream, or appear to withdraw and must try to verbally or physically soothe the child. When putting infants to sleep, staff may allow for a period of no longer than ten (10) minutes without verbally or physically soothing the child to enable the infant to try to self soothe and fall asleep.

Rule 2.223.B.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

Rule 2.225.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

The director must not use, or permit a staff person or child to use, corporal punishment as defined in section 22-1-140, C.R.S.

Rule 2.225.C. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

Guidance must not be associated with food, rest, or toileting. No child should be punished for toileting accidents. Food must not be denied to or forced upon a child as a disciplinary measure.

Rule 2.225.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

Verbal abuse and derogatory remarks about the child are not permitted.

Rule 2.225.G. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

Physical redirection may be used to keep a child from immediate imminent danger. The child must be immediately released once removed from imminent danger.

Rule 2.225.I. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Rule 2.230.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.

Rule 2.237.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 11, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 18, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 11, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 18, 2024.

Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.229.H. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 11, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 18, 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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 11, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 18, 2024.

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Rule 2.230.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 11, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 18, 2024.

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: Oct 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 20, 2024.

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 2.213.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 11, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 20, 2024.

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: Nov 11, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 20, 2024.

All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;

Rule 2.222.A.1.b. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 20, 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: Oct 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 20, 2024.

Staff must be awake, alert, and actively supervising all children.

Rule 2.223.A.3. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 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: Oct 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 20, 2024.

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Rule 2.230.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 20, 2024.

All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.230.C.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 20, 2024.

Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Rule 2.237.B. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 20, 2024.

For an enrolled child with a newly identified special health care need, the center must obtain written instructions for providing services from the child’s parent(s)/guardian(s) and the health care provider. If the child with special health care needs does not have an existing individualized health care plan, the individualized health care plan and all associated medication(s) and/or equipment must be provided within thirty (30) calendar days of the child’s identified need.

Rule 2.218.C.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 2024.

All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;

Rule 2.222.A.1.b. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 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 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 2024.

Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.

Rule 2.223.C.2.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 2024.

Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

Rule 2.225.B. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 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: Jun 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 2024.

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

Rule 2.229.R.7. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 2024.

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Rule 2.230.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 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 7.702.62.A.2. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 18, 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: Aug 24, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 15, 2023.