Mountain Top Children’s Museum

Within (30) calendar days of employment all staff members and regular volunteers must complete 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 know child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 14, 2026.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training . This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once (1 time) and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

Rule 2.508.E. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 14, 2026.

For a child with special health care needs requiring intervention and/or medication, the center must obtain written instructions for providing services from the child’s parent(s) or guardian(s), and the health care provider. If an existing individualized health care plan is provided for the child, it must be reviewed and followed by the center staff when caring for the child. If the child does not have an existing individualized health care plan, the individualized health care plan must be obtained by the child’s first (1st) day of care.

Rule 2.511.C.3. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 14, 2026.

Medications must be kept in the original labeled bottle or container. Prescription medications must contain the original pharmacy label.

Rule 2.513.C. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 14, 2026.

The results of the abuse and neglect inquiry must be maintained at the center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Rule 2.120.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) response letters, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Rule 2.121.D. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes:

Rule 2.121.J.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Rule 2.122.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 31, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 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: May 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

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: May 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

The procedure for transporting children, if applicable, including children’s safety related to riding in a vehicle; seating, supervision, and emergency procedures on the road; transportation arrangements; and parental permission for excursions and related activities.

Rule 2.505.C.13.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 31, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

The procedure concerning admission and registration of children including whether non-immunized or under immunized children are enrolled in the school-age child care center.

Rule 2.505.C.6. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 31, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

Each staff member and regular volunteer as defined in rule section 2.509 must complete an annual self-reported health history. The health history must be maintained by the center in a secure location.

Rule 2.507.G. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

Prior to working with children all staff members must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment all staff member responsible for the collection, review and maintenance of the child immunizations records must show evidence they have completed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

Within (30) calendar days of employment all staff members and regular volunteers must complete 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 know child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training . This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once (1 time) and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

Rule 2.508.E. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 31, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all program directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once (1 time) and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 31, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all program directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once (1 time) and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 31, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

Each program leader must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must have completed at least one (1) of the following qualifications: Must have at least three (3) months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) who are not related to the individual; or.

Rule 2.509.B.1.a. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

For a child with special health care needs requiring intervention and/or medication, the center must obtain written instructions for providing services from the child’s parent(s) or guardian(s), and the health care provider. If an existing individualized health care plan is provided for the child, it must be reviewed and followed by the center staff when caring for the child. If the child does not have an existing individualized health care plan, the individualized health care plan must be obtained by the child’s first (1st) day of care.

Rule 2.511.C.3. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

The following records must be on file at the center: A record of visitors to the center for the past twelve (12) months must be on file at the center either in written or electronic form. The previous two (2) years must be on file at either the center, a central location, or storage.

Rule 2.529.A.3. CDEC’s category: Records/Reports. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 31, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 19, 2025.

A written or electronic record must be maintained by the center for each staff member, and volunteer, that includes the following:

Rule 2.531.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 31, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 3, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

Rule 2.121.D.4.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 3, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

All staff members and regular volunteers must complete a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse within (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.507.L. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 3, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

The program director must have verifiable education or training in work with school-age children in such areas as recreation, education, scouting or 4-H; and the program director must have completed at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

Rule 2.508.A.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 3, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

Each program leader must be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Must have at least three (3) months (460 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable e

Rule 2.508.B.3. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 3, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.

For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member who holds current Department-approved First Aid and CPR certificate for all ages of children. Such individuals must be with the children at all times when the center is in operation. If children are at different locations, there must be a First Aid and CPR qualified staff member at each location.

Rule 2.508.G.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 3, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 28, 2025.