Goddard School

Children of the director or of staff members who attend the center and other children on the premises for supervision and care must be counted against the licensed capacity in the appropriate age groups.

Rule 2.217.A.12. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 31, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 13, 2026.

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: Aug 31, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 13, 2026.

The governing body is responsible for providing necessary facilities, adequate financing, qualified personnel, services, and program functions for the safety and well-being of children in accordance with these rules.

Rule 2.205.C. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 24, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2026.

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:

Rule 2.209.A. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 24, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2026.

Children of the director or of staff members who attend the center and other children on the premises for supervision and care must be counted against the licensed capacity in the appropriate age groups.

Rule 2.217.A.12. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 24, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2026.

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: Jun 24, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2026.

If the office space is accessible to children, it must be free of hazards.

Rule 2.236.A.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 24, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2026.

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

Rule 2.237.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 24, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2026.

A “toddler program” provides care for children between the ages of twelve (12) months (when walking independently or with a health care provider’s statement indicating developmental appropriateness of placement in a toddler program) and thirty-six (36) months.

Rule 2.204.B.4. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 10, 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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 14, 2025.

Sleeping cots and mats must be of firm construction and in good repair.

Rule 2.223.D.4.b. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 14, 2025.

The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A written record of any serious accident, illness, or injury occurring during care must be retained in each child’s record, with a copy provided to the parent(s)/guardian(s).

Rule 2.209.B.1. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 17, 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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 14, 2025.

Foods offered shall be age appropriate and not pose a choking hazard.

Rule 2.224.A.5. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Meals/Snacks/Activities. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 17, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 14, 2025.

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

Rule 2.237.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 17, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 14, 2025.

At the time of enrollment, and upon amendments to policies and procedures, the center must give the parent(s)/guardian(s) the center’s policies and procedures and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The center must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures, and by signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures.

Rule 2.206.A. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 14, 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: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Rule 2.209.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 14, 2025.

Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center’s administration of medications policies and procedures

Rule 2.212.N. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 14, 2025.

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: Jan 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 14, 2025.

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: Mar 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 14, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 14, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 14, 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 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 14, 2025.

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

Rule 2.120.C.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 17, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 17, 2024.

Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms

Rule 2.133.B. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 17, 2024.

Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center’s administration of medications policies and procedures

Rule 2.212.N. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 17, 2024.