Nydia Villa

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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

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: Feb 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

Prior to working with children all staff members caring for children not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR must complete the Department-approved basic First Aid and CPR module. This module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Rule 2.312.D.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

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: Feb 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

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: Feb 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Rule 2.320.A.7. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

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

Rule 2.337.B.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.

Rule 2.337.B.1.c. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 23, 2026.

Emergency drills, lockdown and active shooter on premises drills must be held at least quarterly but often enough so that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be held monthly and be consistent with local fire department procedures. Tornado drills must be held monthly from March to October. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained by the facility or center, including date and time of drill, number of adults and children participating, and the amount of time taken to evacuate.

Rule 2.138.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 16, 2025.

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: Mar 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 16, 2025.

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: Mar 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 16, 2025.

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: Mar 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 16, 2025.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider and all individuals responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 16, 2025.

Within thirty (30) 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 playground safety for homes. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Rule 2.312.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 16, 2025.

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 introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Rule 2.312.M. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 16, 2025.

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: Apr 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 16, 2025.

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: Apr 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 16, 2025.

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: Apr 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 16, 2025.

The primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members shall: Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year. At least three (3) of the fifteen (15) clock hours must be in social emotional development.

Rule 2.312.R.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 16, 2025.

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

Rule 2.318.C.3. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 16, 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: Mar 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 16, 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: Mar 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 16, 2025.

Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) 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 licensed family child care home.

Rule 2.321.A.3. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 16, 2025.

Prior to license approval, the primary provider, applicant 2, and all persons residing in the home must obtain a medical statement signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider.

Rule 2.311.A.13. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2024.

Toddlers, preschoolers, and older children, as necessary, must have a suitable mat at least two inches thick, cot, bed, or sofa, with a clean washable sheet and blanket or other suitable covering that has been laundered between uses by different children.

Rule 2.329.E. CDEC’s category: Sleep/Waking Time. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2024.

A selection of at least five (5) books must be available for the group of infants/toddlers in care.

Rule 2.333.A. CDEC’s category: Materials/Media/Indoor Equipment. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2024.

A selection of at least ten (10) books must be available for all children over two (2) years of age in care and must be organized and accessible to children most of the day. If children over five (5) years of age are in care, books relevant to the age of the child must be included within the ten (10) books

Rule 2.333.B. CDEC’s category: Materials/Media/Indoor Equipment. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2024.

At least three (3) materials must be available to the children that are developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, and represent diversity in ethnicity, race, gender, age, and abilities. Variety must exist in toys, books, and pictures

Rule 2.333.C. CDEC’s category: Materials/Media/Indoor Equipment. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2024.

At least five (5) types of developmentally appropriate language materials must be available, such as toy telephones, puppets, story boards, dolls, and pictures.

Rule 2.333.D. CDEC’s category: Materials/Media/Indoor Equipment. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2024.

At least five (5) types of age-appropriate fine motor materials must be available for use daily which should include at least some of the following: crayons, paper, scissors, non-chokable small building toys, developmentally appropriate multi-size stringing beads, pegs, sewing cards, and puzzles.

Rule 2.333.E. CDEC’s category: Materials/Media/Indoor Equipment. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2024.

Age-appropriate blocks and accessories must be accessible for free play daily allowing at least two (2) children to play independently, yet simultaneously.

Rule 2.333.F. CDEC’s category: Materials/Media/Indoor Equipment. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2024.

At least five (5) types of developmentally appropriate nature or science related games, materials, or activities must be available, such as: natural object collections, plants, gardens, pets, magnets, magnifying glasses, and/or science props.

Rule 2.333.G. CDEC’s category: Materials/Media/Indoor Equipment. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2024.

At least five (5) types of developmentally appropriate math or number materials must be available: counting objects, balance scales, rulers, number puzzles, magnetic numbers, and dominoes.

Rule 2.333.H. CDEC’s category: Materials/Media/Indoor Equipment. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2024.

At least five (5) types of art materials must be available, such as: crayons, pencils, markers, paints, play dough, scissors, and glue. Some art materials must be readily available each day.

Rule 2.333.I. CDEC’s category: Materials/Media/Indoor Equipment. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2024.

At least five (5) types of dramatic play materials shall be accessible for free play daily such as: backpacks, purses, hats, dress up clothing, housekeeping toys, dolls and accessories, toy telephones, play houses, toy animals, cars and trucks, costumes, and safe jewelry.

Rule 2.333.K. CDEC’s category: Materials/Media/Indoor Equipment. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2024.

Outdoor physical free play materials must consist of at least five (5) age appropriate toys and equipment in good repair, such as: push toys, riding toys, tossing toys, climbing equipment, balance boards, swings, slides, balls, toss games, and sports equipment. These must be provided daily except in extreme weather.

Rule 2.333.L. CDEC’s category: Materials/Media/Indoor Equipment. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2024.

The family child care home must contain at least one (1) fire extinguisher in working condition with the minimum weight of five (5) pounds, and minimum rating of 2A-10-BC as listed on the fire extinguisher label. The fire extinguisher must be easily accessible or the identifying sign where the fire extinguisher is located must be highly visible.

Rule 2.336.C.15. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2024.

At least seventy-five (75) square feet of useable outdoor play space must be available for each child in care.

Rule 2.337.A.1. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 26, 2024.