Monique Dohm

Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.

Rule 2.133.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 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: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 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: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 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: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 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: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 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: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 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 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 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 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 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: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 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: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Substitute care, and the clarification of responsibility for obtaining back-up care;

Rule 2.316.B.10. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Field Trips and Excursions

Rule 2.316.B.13. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Transportation availability, vehicle restraint requirements, and seating capacities;

Rule 2.316.B.14. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Developmentally appropriate media use including, but not limited to, television shows, video, music, tablets, smartphones, and software used at the family child care home, and time limits for all media use;

Rule 2.316.B.15. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information:Policy on transitioning a child from breast feeding to a bottle and/or cup, or from a bottle to a cup;

Rule 2.316.B.17. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information:Rest time and equipment;

Rule 2.316.B.20. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Safe sleep environments for infants in compliance with rule section 2.329(H);

Rule 2.316.B.21. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Diapering and toileting, including, but not limited to, process, communication, time frames, supplies, and primary provider’s philosophy and approaches;

Rule 2.316.B.22. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Daily outside play time including during periods of inclement or hot weather;

Rule 2.316.B.23. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Use of and how often sunscreen is applied, including authorization for use of sunscreen, and how infants or children are protected from sun exposure without the use of sunscreen;

Rule 2.316.B.24. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Storing, administering, recording and disposing children’s medicines in compliance with the Department-approved medication administration course;

Rule 2.316.B.28. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Adverse weather precautions to include temperature extremes, inclement weather expectations and procedures, and fee expectations if the home is closed during inclement weather and how parent(s) or guardian(s) are notified of weather closures;

Rule 2.316.B.29. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedures, including how parents are notified, for any child who has been separated from the group outside of the supervision of their assigned staff member or for whom the local authorities have been contacted;

Rule 2.316.B.31. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for reporting child abuse, including the name of the county department of social/human services and phone number of where a child abuse report should be made (see rule section 2.122 of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities);

Rule 2.316.B.32. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information:The procedure for filing a complaint about family childcare home, including the name, address, and telephone number of the Department (see rule section 2.121 of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities);

Rule 2.316.B.33. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Where a parent may obtain the official copy of these “Rules Regulating Family Child Care Homes,” including the location on the Colorado Secretary of State’s website; and

Rule 2.316.B.34. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Regularly identifying on a routine basis recalled toys, equipment, furnishings, and food; and developing a plan to remove the recalled items from the family child care home.

Rule 2.316.B.35. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Parent and provider responsibilities for special activities or programs outside of the family child care home , such as inclusion and/or exclusion of children and the payment of additional fees;

Rule 2.316.B.5. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Services offered for children with special needs in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act;

Rule 2.316.B.8. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, by the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members including all amendments, and must include at a minimum the following information: Acceptance and notification of enrolled non-immunized or under-immunized children, including any children living in the licensed family child care home;

Rule 2.316.B.9. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 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: The child’s full name, date of birth, current address, and date of enrollment;

Rule 2.320.A.1. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 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: Written authorization for media use is required if the media use is not included in the written policies and procedures statement; including, but not limited to, television and video viewing, music, tablet and/or smart phone usage, video games, and computer use. The authorization must include approved time limits. The authorization form only needs to be on file if media use is not addressed in the home policies and procedures statement; and

Rule 2.320.A.10. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 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. Parent(s) and guardian(s) home and e-mail addresses; telephone numbers, including home, work, and cell numbers ; employer name and work address; and any special instructions as to how the parent(s) or guardian(s) may be reached during the hours that the child is in care at the family child care home;

Rule 2.320.A.2. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 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: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons aged sixteen (16) years and older who are authorized to pick up the child from the family child care home;

Rule 2.320.A.3. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 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: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons who can assume responsibility for the child in the event of an emergency if the parent(s) or guardian(s) cannot be reached immediately;

Rule 2.320.A.4. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 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: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the child’s health care provider, dentist, and hospital of choice, if applicable;

Rule 2.320.A.5. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 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 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 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: Written authorization for field trips and excursions can occur on a daily, weekly, monthly, or seasonal basis.

Rule 2.320.A.9. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

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

Rule 2.321.D.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

Drinking water obtained from a source other than a regulated public water system must be tested annually for total coliform, e. Coli bacteria, and nitrate, at a minimum. The results must be in compliance with rule section 11.45 of the “Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations” located in 5 CCR 1002-11. Results must be maintained and available for review. The Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations (January 14, 2023), are herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These rules are available at no cost from the Colorado Department of Public Health And Environment, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246; or at www.sos.state.co.us. These rules are also available for inspection and copying at the Department, 710 S. Ash Street, Bldg. C, Denver, Colorado 80246, during regular business hours.

Rule 2.335.K. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”

Rule 2.336.C.1. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.

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

Rule 2.336.C.11. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025.