Crescent View Academy

Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: Any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement or a county department of human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in section 19-3-304, C.R.S.

Rule 2.124.A.4. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2026.

An agency or facility must not interview staff or children regarding the specific allegation(s) of child abuse or child neglect until the county department of human or social services and/or local law enforcement agency has had the opportunity to interview all appropriate individuals and completed their investigation.

Rule 2.126.D.3. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2026.

The governing body is responsible for providing necessary facilities, adequate financing, qualified personnel, services, and program functions for the safety and well-being of children in accordance with these rules.

Rule 2.205.C. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2026.

The confidentiality of all staff and children’s records must be maintained. See rule section 2.128, of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities.

Rule 2.211.A. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2026.

Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be trained on the center’s policies and procedures for the administration of medications. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and have been trained on the center’s administration of medications policies and procedures

Rule 2.212.N. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2026.

All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

Rule 2.213.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2026.

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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2026.

For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member on duty who holds a current Department-approved First Aid and Safety certificate, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children, and is responsible for administering First Aid and CPR to 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 2.213.E. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2026.

Staff must be awake, alert, and actively supervising all children.

Rule 2.223.A.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2026.

Toddlers must be sitting when eating or drinking.

Rule 2.224.C.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 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: Sep 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2026.

Guidance must not be associated with food, rest, or toileting. No child should be punished for toileting accidents. Food must not be denied to or forced upon a child as a disciplinary measure.

Rule 2.225.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2026.

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: Sep 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2026.

Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.

Rule 2.217.A.14. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 2, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 4, 2024.

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: Dec 2, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 4, 2024.

Requests for a criminal record check, other than those required per this rule section 2.121(D)(4) must be completed at an approved vendor within five (5) working days of the day that the individual begins to work at the facility or agency.

Rule 2.121.D.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 13, 2024.

The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider

Rule 2.209.B.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 13, 2024.

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: Sep 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 24, 2024.

The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.

Rule 2.223.A.2. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 24, 2024.

In a combination sleep/activity rooms, the sleep area must be separated by a sturdy divider from the area used for activities, and cribs must be arranged so that all infants and cribs are easily accessible to staff members.

Rule 2.231.A.6.a. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 24, 2024.

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: Sep 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 24, 2024.

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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 29, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.

Rule 2.126.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 29, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

The center’s procedure on positive guidance, behavior expectations, positive instruction, supporting positive behaviors, as well as strategies and techniques for supporting children with challenging behaviors, including how the center will: Provide individualized social and emotional intervention supports for children who need them, including methods for understanding child behavior; and developing, adopting, and implementing a team-based positive behavior support plan with the intent to reduce challenging behavior and prevent suspensions and expulsions.

Rule 2.206.B.8.d. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 29, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

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

Rule 2.210.A. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

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: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices.

Rule 2.212.E. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be instructed about all policies and procedures of the center. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center’s policies and procedures.

Rule 2.212.J. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment at the center, each staff member must read and be instructed about all licensing rules governing child care centers. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the licensing rules.

Rule 2.212.K. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 29, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

All staff must complete a pre-service building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

Rule 2.213.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Large center directors must have a current director qualifications letter issued by the Department or a current early childhood professional credential level III or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department prior to working as the director of a large center.

Rule 2.214.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

Rule 2.216.A.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Prior to being assigned a group of children, the infant program early childhood teacher must complete eight (8) hours of orientation in the infant program under the supervision of the infant program supervisor. The orientation may include, but not limited to, the following topics:

Rule 2.216.B.1.c. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

There must be at least one (1) staff member on duty in each infant room at all times who holds a current Department-approved first aid and safety certificate that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all ages of children.

Rule 2.216.B.1.e. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Staff aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age, must work directly under the supervision of the director or a toddler early childhood teacher, and must have completed eight (8) hours of orientation at the toddler program.

Rule 2.216.C.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.

Rule 2.217.A.14. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Rule 2.223.A.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

The time a child arrives and leaves the center each day must be recorded. Staff members must complete written attendance verification periodically throughout the day, including during transitions.

Rule 2.223.A.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Staff must be awake, alert, and actively supervising all children.

Rule 2.223.A.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Swaddling of infants must only be allowed with a health care plan completed and signed by the child’s health care provider.

Rule 2.223.C.11. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Clothing sacks or other clothing designed for sleep must be worn in lieu of blankets if needed for additional warmth. Clothing must not restrict the movement of the child’s arms or legs.

Rule 2.223.C.19.a. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Toys, including mobiles and other types of play equipment that are designed to be attached to any part of sleeping equipment, must be kept away from sleeping infants and out of sleep environments, including hanging toys. Blankets and other items must not be hung from or draped over the sides or any part of sleeping equipment.

Rule 2.223.C.4. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

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: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Separation, when used for 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, closed room, or closet.

Rule 2.225.F. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Any form of restraint is not permitted.

Rule 2.225.H. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Physical redirection may be used to keep a child from immediate imminent danger. The child must be immediately released once removed from imminent danger.

Rule 2.225.I. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Screen time, which includes, television, recorded media, computer, tablet, cell phones, video games, and other media devices, is prohibited for children less than two (2) years of age.

Rule 2.226.B.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

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

Rule 2.229.C. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

If using a crib is not designed for emergency evacuation, the crib must be reinforced with a kit manufactured for this purpose.

Rule 2.229.J. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Evacuation equipment must: Fit through doorways.

Rule 2.229.K.4. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and any materials accessible to children under than three (3) years of age must not be a choke hazard or able to be inhaled. Any area of the facility accessible to children less than three (3) years of age must be free of any choke or inhalation hazards.

Rule 2.229.L. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

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: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

In a combination sleep/activity rooms, the sleep area must be separated by a sturdy divider from the area used for activities, and cribs must be arranged so that all infants and cribs are easily accessible to staff members.

Rule 2.231.A.6.a. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

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: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

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

Rule 2.237.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.

Rule 2.237.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 29, 2024.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, d) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 7.702.42.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 6, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 8, 2023.

Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.

Rule 7.702.62.C.2.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 7, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 8, 2023.