Precious Cargo Childcare and Education

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 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2026.

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 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 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: Apr 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2026.

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: Apr 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2026.

Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 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 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: Apr 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2026.

All employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about Child Abuse Prevention prior to working with children, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.213.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2026.

For every fifteen (15) or fewer toddlers, there must be at least one (1) staff member in the toddler program at all times who has a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes (CPR) for all ages of children.

Rule 2.216.C.3. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2026.

At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: 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 certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section 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 www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Rule 2.219.B.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2026.

Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.

Rule 2.223.D.5.a.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2026.

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

Rule 2.230.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2026.

All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.230.C.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2026.

All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazards by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

Rule 2.230.C.8. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 27, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2026.

There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.

Rule 2.217.A.7. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 11, 2026.

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: Mar 11, 2026.

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

Rule 2.211.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 5, 2025.

Rooms licensed for specific ages of children cannot be used for other ages of children without the prior written approval of the licensing authority.

Rule 2.233.A.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 5, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedures followed when a child is picked up from the center after the center is closed or not picked up at all, and to ensure that all children are picked up before the staff leave for the day;

Rule 2.206.B.17. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 12, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure concerning children’s personal belongings and money.

Rule 2.206.B.20. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 12, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for allowing visitors to the center.

Rule 2.206.B.23. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 12, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for conducting parent and staff conferences to partner with the parents(s)/guardian(s) to discuss the child’s progress, social, emotional, and physical needs;

Rule 2.206.B.24. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 12, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure regarding inclement and excessively hot weather;

Rule 2.206.B.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 12, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: How decisions are made and what steps are taken prior to the suspension, expulsion, or request to parents or guardians to withdraw a child from care due to concerns about the child’s behavioral issues. These procedures must be consistent with the center’s policy on guidance and positive instruction, and include documentation of the steps taken to understand and respond to challenging behavior including:

Rule 2.206.B.9. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 12, 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: May 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 12, 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: May 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 12, 2025.

There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.

Rule 2.217.A.7. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 12, 2025.

Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.229.G. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 12, 2025.

All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.230.C.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 12, 2025.

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

Rule 2.237.B. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 12, 2025.

In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

Rule 2.237.H. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 12, 2025.