Luna Acres

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: Sep 14, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 26, 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: Sep 14, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 26, 2026.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course.

Rule 2.213.N. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 14, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 26, 2026.

In the infant program, there must be a qualified infant program supervisor present sixty percent (60%) of the hours of operation of the infant program who is responsible for the care of the infants. An individual qualified as an infant early childhood teacher must be responsible during the remaining time.

Rule 2.216.B.2.a. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 14, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 26, 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: Sep 14, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 26, 2026.

For an enrolled child with a newly identified special health care need, the center must obtain written instructions for providing services from the child’s parent(s)/guardian(s) and the health care provider. If the child with special health care needs does not have an existing individualized health care plan, the individualized health care plan and all associated medication(s) and/or equipment must be provided within thirty (30) calendar days of the child’s identified need.

Rule 2.218.C.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 26, 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, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following:

Rule 2.218.C.5. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 26, 2026.

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

Rule 2.220.C. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 26, 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: Sep 14, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 26, 2026.

Preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. For slides exceeding six (6) feet in height, the use zone from the base of the slide must be as long as the slide height.

Rule 2.230.C.3.c. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 26, 2026.

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: Jun 17, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 17, 2026.

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

Rule 2.212.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 17, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 17, 2026.

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

Rule 2.225.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 17, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 17, 2026.

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

Rule 2.230.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 17, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 17, 2026.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 17, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 17, 2026.

All staff members must submit to the center a medical statement, signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider, verifying that they are in good mental, physical, and emotional health appropriate for the position for which they have been hired. This statement must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to employment or within thirty (30) calendar days after the first date of employment. Subsequent self-reported health histories must be submitted annually.

Rule 2.212.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 14, 2025.

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: Aug 14, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 14, 2025.

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: Jun 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 24, 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: May 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 9, 2025.

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: May 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 9, 2025.

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: May 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 9, 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: Apr 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 15, 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 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 15, 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 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 15, 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 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 15, 2025.

A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following:

Rule 2.210.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 15, 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: Apr 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 15, 2025.

Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 15, 2025.

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 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 15, 2025.