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Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.

Rule 2.219.B.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 13, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 14, 2025.

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

Rule 2.223.C.2.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 13, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 14, 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. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 13, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 14, 2025.

In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

Rule 2.237.H. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 13, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 14, 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: Oct 14, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 14, 2025.

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 14, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 14, 2025.

All child care providers must have a written plan that accounts for children with disabilities as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 12102 and those with access and functional needs as defined in the State Emergency Operations Plan (2019) (SEOP). The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is hereby incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood at 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246 during regular business hours. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is also available for no cost from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhsem/state-eop. The plan must include a specific requirement indicating how all children with special needs will be included in the emergency plan.

Rule 2.136.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 23, 2025.

All child care providers must have a written plan for continuity of operations in the aftermath of an emergency or disaster. Components of the plan must include:

Rule 2.137.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 23, 2025.

The following records must be on file at the center: Records of enrollment, daily attendance for each child, and daily record of the time the child arrives at and departs from the center;

Rule 2.208.A.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 23, 2025.

All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse or neglect. This training must be completed within thirty (30) days of hire and renewed every three (3) years.

Rule 2.217.C.9. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 23, 2025.

At the time of admission, 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 rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section 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., Bldg. C, 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 2.219.B.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 23, 2025.

All child care providers must have a written plan for: evacuating and safely moving children to an alternate site; lockdown; shelter in place; and an active shooter on premises. The plan must include provisions for multiple types of hazards, such as floods, fires, tornadoes, and active shooter situations. The plan must be updated as changes occur and reviewed annually. All employees of a child care provider must also be annually trained on the provider’s written plan prior to caring for children, and retrained as changes occur.

Rule 2.134.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

All child care providers must have a written plan for emergency notification of parents and reunification of families following an emergency or disaster.

Rule 2.135.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

All child care providers must have a written plan that accounts for children with disabilities as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 12102 and those with access and functional needs as defined in the State Emergency Operations Plan (2019) (SEOP). The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is hereby incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood at 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246 during regular business hours. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is also available for no cost from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhsem/state-eop. The plan must include a specific requirement indicating how all children with special needs will be included in the emergency plan.

Rule 2.136.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

All child care providers must have a written plan for continuity of operations in the aftermath of an emergency or disaster. Components of the plan must include:

Rule 2.137.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information:

Rule 2.206.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 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. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

At least one (1) staff member with the current Department-approved medication administration training and delegation must be on duty at all times.

Rule 2.217.A.9. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 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: Aug 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 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. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

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 2.127.D. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 8, 2025.

If the infant program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the infant program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors.

Rule 2.233.B.1. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 8, 2025.

If the toddler program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the toddler program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors.

Rule 2.233.C.1. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 8, 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: Jul 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 30, 2025.

Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Rule 2.229.D. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 30, 2025.

Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Rule 2.229.E. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 30, 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. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 30, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 30, 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: Jul 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 30, 2025.

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: Jul 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 30, 2025.

Toddler climbing equipment 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 2.230.C.3.a. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 30, 2025.

Preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. For slides exceeding six (6) feet in height, the use zone from the base of the slide must be as long as the slide height.

Rule 2.230.C.3.c. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 30, 2025.

If the infant program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the infant program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors.

Rule 2.233.B.1. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 30, 2025.

If the toddler program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the toddler program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors.

Rule 2.233.C.1. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 30, 2025.

Centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code, including but not limited to the following: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. No lock or fastening to prevent free escape from the inside of any building can be installed. Only panic hardware or single-action hardware is permitted on a door or on a pair of doors. All door hardware must be within the reach of children.

Rule 2.238.C. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 30, 2025.

Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Rule 2.229.E. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 3, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 5, 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: Jun 3, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 5, 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: May 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 16, 2025.

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: May 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 16, 2025.

Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Rule 2.229.E. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 17, 2025.

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

Rule 2.229.H. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 17, 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. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 17, 2025.

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: Apr 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 17, 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: Mar 11, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 18, 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: Feb 12, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 19, 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: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.

Rule 2.120.C.1.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2024.

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: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2024.

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: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2024.

For security purposes, a sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians, or staff if children are being transported, must be maintained daily by the center. It must include, for each child in care, the date, the child’s name, the time when the child arrived at and left the center, and the parent /guardian or staff member’s signature or other unique identifier. For children who are transported, parent(s)/guardian(s) must verify the accuracy of the sign-in/sign-out sheet at least weekly.

Rule 2.207.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2024.

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 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2024.

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: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2024.

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: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2024.

There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.

Rule 2.217.A.7. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2024.

All medications, except those medications specified in the Department-approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center’s policies. Access to these medications must be limited.

Rule 2.220.G. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2024.

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: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2024.

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: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2024.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2024.

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: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2024.

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: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2024.

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: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 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 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2024.

In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

Rule 2.237.H. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2024.

For security purposes, a sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians, or staff if children are being transported, must be maintained daily by the center. It must include, for each child in care, the date, the child’s name, the time when the child arrived at and left the center, and the parent /guardian or staff member’s signature or other unique identifier. For children who are transported, parent(s)/guardian(s) must verify the accuracy of the sign-in/sign-out sheet at least weekly.

Rule 2.207.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 25, 2024.

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: Nov 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 25, 2024.

Persons may be denied an original or renewal of a director letter; a director letter may be revoked if substantial evidence has been found that the applicant or director is responsible for one or more of the following at any child care facility, including, but not limited to:Providing false information

Rule 2.214.E.1.c. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 25, 2024.

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: Nov 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 25, 2024.

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: Nov 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 25, 2024.

Daily physical gross motor activities, with or without equipment or materials, must be provided outdoors, or indoors during inclement weather, to children toddler age and older for no less than sixty (60) minutes total for full day programs. Activities do not have to occur all at once.

Rule 2.226.A.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Meals/Snacks/Activities. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 25, 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: Nov 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 25, 2024.

In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

Rule 2.237.H. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 25, 2024.

Centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code, including but not limited to the following: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. No lock or fastening to prevent free escape from the inside of any building can be installed. Only panic hardware or single-action hardware is permitted on a door or on a pair of doors. All door hardware must be within the reach of children.

Rule 2.238.C. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 25, 2024.

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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 14, 2024.

An “infant program” provides care for children between the ages of six (6) weeks and eighteen (18) months.

Rule 2.204.B.3. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 14, 2024.

For security purposes, a sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians, or staff if children are being transported, must be maintained daily by the center. It must include, for each child in care, the date, the child’s name, the time when the child arrived at and left the center, and the parent /guardian or staff member’s signature or other unique identifier. For children who are transported, parent(s)/guardian(s) must verify the accuracy of the sign-in/sign-out sheet at least weekly.

Rule 2.207.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 14, 2024.

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: Oct 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 14, 2024.

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: Oct 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 14, 2024.

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: Oct 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 14, 2024.

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: Oct 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 14, 2024.

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: Oct 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 14, 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: Oct 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 14, 2024.

Outside of mealtimes, children who are awake must not be confined for more than fifteen (15) minutes at a time to cribs, playpens, swings, highchairs, infant seats, or other equipment that confines movement. Children must have the opportunity for freedom of gross motor movement.

Rule 2.223.B.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 14, 2024.

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: Oct 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 14, 2024.

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: Oct 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 14, 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: Oct 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 14, 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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 14, 2024.

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 2.127.D. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 2024.

All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

Rule 2.213.A. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 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: Sep 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 2024.

Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 2024.

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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 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: Oct 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 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: Sep 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 2024.

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: Sep 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 2024.

All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved child care health consultant introductory training course within six (6) months of hire. Child care health consultants must complete Department-approved ongoing professional development training every three (3) years. The center must obtain and maintain proof of training completion.

Rule 2.217.C.7. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 2024.

All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department- approved Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course annually. The center must obtain and maintain proof of course completion.

Rule 2.217.C.8. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 2024.

Admission procedures must be completed prior to the child’s attendance at the center and must include: If applicable, a Department-approved health care plan authorized by the child’s health care provider and parent(s)/guardian(s) defining the interventions needed to care for a child who has an identified health or developmental condition or concern including, but not limited to seizures, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, heart or respiratory conditions, and physical disabilities. Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to the staff prior to the child’s first day of care. The staff working with a child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan by the Department-approved child care health consultant; supervision of the plan and interventions must be documented.

Rule 2.218.B.3. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 2024.

If the parent or legal guardian of a child wants a nonmedical exemption from the immunization requirement based on a religious belief whose teachings are opposed to immunizations or a personal belief that is opposed to immunizations, the child’s parent, or legal guardian must: Submit the certificate of nonmedical exemption with a signature from an immunizing provider in Colorado; or

Rule 2.219.B.1.a.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 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: Sep 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 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: Sep 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 2024.

In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

Rule 2.237.H. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 10, 2024.

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 and youth sleep.

Rule 7.701.100.F.9.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.

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 7.702.72.C.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.

The maximum height for toddler climbing equipment cannot exceed thirty-two (32) inches.

Rule 7.702.72.C.2.a. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.

In a combination sleep/activity rooms, the sleep area must be separated by a sturdy divider from the area used for activities, and cribs must be arranged so that all infants and cribs are easily accessible to staff members.

Rule 7.702.73.A.6.1. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.