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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: Sep 28, 2026.

Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access or the potentail to have 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: Sep 28, 2026.

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: Sep 28, 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: Sep 28, 2026.

Staff must verify attendance before and after every group transition from one physical space to another. Written or electronic documentation of attendance verification must be maintained for at least twelve (12) months.

Rule 2.506.A.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2026.

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: Sep 28, 2026.

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: Sep 28, 2026.

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: Sep 28, 2026.

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: Sep 28, 2026.

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: Sep 28, 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: Sep 28, 2026.

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 a Department-approved basic First Aid and CPR module within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and the module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Rule 2.508.F.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2026.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must complete the Department-approved course in injury prevention for school-age children. This training is required once (1 time) and will count toward ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.G. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2026.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment all staff must complete the Department-approved course in playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers. This training is required once (1 time) and will count toward ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.H. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 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: Sep 28, 2026.

Each school-age child care center must have an on-site director. The director is responsible for operating the center in accordance with licensing rules, planning, and implementing the school-age child care center as well as the supervision of staff.

Rule 2.509.A.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2026.

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:

Rule 2.509.B.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2026.

If the program director cannot be present sixty percent (60%) of any day the center is in operation, an individual who meets program director qualifications must substitute for the director.

Rule 2.510.B. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2026.

The maximum group size for children is thirty (30) children.

Rule 2.510.D. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2026.

There must be one (1) staff member for each fifteen (15) children in attendance.

Rule 2.510.E. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2026.

Schools are required to comply with the immunization requirements as stated in 6 CCR 1009-2. Documentation of school-required immunization status or Certificate of 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. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first (1st) day of admission. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulation 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 https://www.coloradosos.gov/CCR/Welcome.do. 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..

Rule 2.512.B.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2026.

Separation, when used as guidance, must not exceed five (5) minutes and must be appropriate for the child’s development. The child must be in a safe, lighted, well-ventilated area and be within sight and hearing of an adult. The child must not be isolated in a locked or closed area.

Rule 2.516.E. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2026.

The required staff to child ratio must be maintained at all times.

Rule 2.517.C.7. CDEC’s category: Transportation. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 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: Sep 28, 2026.

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: Sep 28, 2026.

There must be one (1) staff member for each ten (10) children in attendance if any six (6) year olds are present. There must be (1) staff member for each (15) children in attendance when all children are seven (7) years or older.

Rule 2.535.C.2. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2026.

Staff and children’s records must be available, upon request, to authorized representatives of the Department.

Rule 2.532.B. CDEC’s category: Records/Reports. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 2, 2025.

At all times, school-age child care personnel must be directly supervising the children.

Rule 2.510.H. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 1, 2025.

The required staff to child ratio must be maintained at all times.

Rule 2.517.C.7. CDEC’s category: Transportation. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 1, 2025.

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: Oct 1, 2025.

Staff and children’s records must be available, upon request, to authorized representatives of the Department.

Rule 2.532.B. CDEC’s category: Records/Reports. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 1, 2025.

All personnel and volunteers at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Rule 2.507.A. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 17, 2025.

At any time when nine (9) or more children are in care at the center, there must be at least one (1) program leader actively supervising children and another responsible person at least sixteen (16) years of age on the premises. When eight (8) or fewer children are present, there must be at least one (1) program leader on duty and a second staff member on call who is immediately available in an emergency.

Rule 2.510.G. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 17, 2025.

At all times, school-age child care personnel must be directly supervising the children.

Rule 2.510.H. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 17, 2025.

Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

Rule 2.516.B. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 17, 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: Jul 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 6, 2024.

The center office must maintain a record for each staff member that includes the following:

Rule 2.526.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 6, 2024.