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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: Mar 17, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 12, 2026.

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, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 12, 2026.

All staff in building-based school-age child care centers who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social emotional development.

Rule 2.508.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 17, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 12, 2026.

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

Rule 2.509.H. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 12, 2026.

The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan, and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider and parent(s) or guardian(s), and must include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Medication and dosing schedule; b. Nutrition and feeding instructions; c. Medical equipment or adaptive devices, including instructions; d. Medical emergency instructions; e. Toileting and personal hygiene instructions; f. Behavioral interventions; and g. Medical procedure/ intervention.

Rule 2.511.C.5.a-g. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 12, 2026.

If a medication is expired or left over, the parent(s) or guardian(s) are responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s) or guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications in accordance with 6 CCR 1007-2, Part 1, Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Sites and Facilities (March 30, 2024) and 6 CCR 1007-3, Parts 99 (June 30, 2018), 100 (July 15, 2020) and 260-265 (July 15, 2023), 266 (June 30, 2014), 267 (March 30, 2024), and 268 (July 15, 2023), and as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) https://cdphe.colorado.gov/colorado-medication-take-back-program (2023), herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available at no cost from CDPHE at https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. The recommendations are available at no cost from CDPHE at https://cdphe.colorado.gov/hm/prep-med-waste-disposal and https://cdphe.colorado.gov/colorado-medication-take-back-program. These regulations and recommendations 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..

Rule 2.513.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 12, 2026.

Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.522.B. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 12, 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 2.524.A.4.c. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 12, 2026.

All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked prior to use and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

Rule 2.524.A.9. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 12, 2026.

Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items, must be stored away from the area used for child care and be inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.527.C. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 17, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 12, 2026.

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards.

Rule 2.522.C. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 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: Jun 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 13, 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: Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.

Rule 2.120.C.1.a.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 6, 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: Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.

Rule 2.120.C.1.a.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 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: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 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: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 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: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 2025.

All child care facilities must operate in compliance with local planning and zoning requirements of the municipality, city and county, or county where the facility is located.

Rule 2.122.C. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 2025.

At all times during the operating hours of the facility, except for foster care homes, the facility/agency must post the current child care license in a prominent and conspicuous location easily observable by those entering the child care facility.

Rule 2.127.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 2025.

At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, school-age child care center, or children’s resident camp, the facility must post its most recent licensing inspection report or a notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility by the parent or legal guardian of a child or their designee.

Rule 2.127.B. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 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: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 2025.

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: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 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: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 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: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 2025.

Prior to working with children all staff members must complete a building and physical premises safety training. The training must include: Identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic; and Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

Rule 2.508.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 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 Safety certification including CPR 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 certified staff member at each location.

Rule 2.508.F. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 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: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 2025.

A program director must be present at the center at least sixty percent (60%) of any day the center is in operation. An individual who meets one of the following requirements must be present for the remaining forty percent (40%) of the day: A qualified program leader who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; A qualified program leader who has at least one (1) year (1820 hours) full-time or equivalent part-time verifiable experience working with children; or Two (2) qualified program leaders who are at least nineteen (19) years of age.

Rule 2.510.A.1-3. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 2025.

The individual health care plan must be updated at least every twelve (12) months from the date of the initial plan, and as changes occur. The plan must include all information needed to care for the child, must be signed by the health care provider and parent(s) or guardian(s), and must include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Medication and dosing schedule; b. Nutrition and feeding instructions; c. Medical equipment or adaptive devices, including instructions; d. Medical emergency instructions; e. Toileting and personal hygiene instructions; f. Behavioral interventions; and g. Medical procedure/ intervention.

Rule 2.511.C.5.a-g. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 2025.

All outdoor climbing equipment over eighteen (18) inches must have least six (6) inches resilient surface throughout the use zone.

Rule 2.524.A.4.a. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 2025.

All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked prior to use and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

Rule 2.524.A.9. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 2, 2025.

All child care facilities must operate in compliance with local planning and zoning requirements of the municipality, city and county, or county where the facility is located.

Rule 2.122.C. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 18, 2024.

A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.

Rule 2.126.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 18, 2024.

Every application used in the State of Colorado for employment with a child care provider or facility, or for the certification of a foster home, must include the following notice to the applicant: “Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.”

Rule 2.131.A.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 20, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 18, 2024.