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Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) response letters, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Rule 2.121.D. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 13, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 27, 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: Feb 13, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 27, 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: Jan 13, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 27, 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: Jan 13, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 27, 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: Jan 13, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 27, 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: Apr 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 21, 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 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 21, 2025.

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: Apr 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 21, 2025.

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: Apr 30, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 21, 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: Jun 3, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 14, 2024.

The center must maintain and update annually a record on each child that includes:A dated written authorization for emergency medical care signed and submitted annually by the parent or guardian. The authorization must be notarized if required by the local health care facility;

Rule 2.525.A.8. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 3, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 14, 2024.

Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. 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 State Department-approved training

Rule 7.701.100.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 19, 2023.

All staff members must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.712.41.J. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 19, 2023.

All staff members must complete a building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include:

Rule 7.712.41.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 19, 2023.

All staff members and regular volunteers must complete a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse within (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.712.41.M.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 19, 2023.

The program director must have verifiable education or training in work with school-age children in such areas as recreation, education, scouting or 4-H; and the program director must have completed at least one of the following qualifications:

Rule 7.712.42.A.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 19, 2023.

Each program leader must be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Complete the Department-approved course in injury prevention;

Rule 7.712.42.B.1.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 19, 2023.

Each program leader must be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Complete the Department-approved course in playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers. This requirement does not apply to day camps that do not regularly use a playground.; and

Rule 7.712.42.B.2.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 19, 2023.

Each program leader must be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Must have at least three (3) months (460 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children.

Rule 7.712.42.B.3.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 19, 2023.

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 7.712.42.G.3. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 19, 2023.

Reports Made to the Department Within Ten (10) Working Days - Change of director of facility or agency;

Rule 7.701.52.C.2.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 2023.

Changes to a License Requiring Written Notification to the Department Prior to Department Approval - Changes in the physical facility or use of rooms for child care at a facility.

Rule 7.701.52.D.2.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 2023.

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

Rule 7.712.43.H.. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 2023.

At the time of enrollment, the parent(s) /guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of immunization status or exemption as required by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Colorado law requires proof of immunization be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Rule 7.712.52.A.1.b.. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 2023.

Any un-expired routine medication, prescription and non-prescription (over-the-counter) medications must be administered only with a current written order of a Health Care Provider with prescriptive authority and with written parental consent. Home remedies, including homeopathic medications, must never be given to a child.

Rule 7.712.52.C.1. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 2023.

The center must have a written policy on the storage and access of inhalers and epinephrine auto injectors for all children in care. This policy must be reviewed by the Child Care Health Consultant.

Rule 7.712.52.C.11. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 2023.

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

Rule 7.712.52.C.3. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 2023.

A written medication log must be kept for each child. This log is part of the child’s records. The log must contain the following: a.Child’s name; b. Name of the medication, dosage, and route; c.Time medication is to be given; d. Special instructions; e. Name and initials of the individuals giving the medication; and f.Notation if the medication was not given and the reason.

Rule 7.712.52.C.9.. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 2023.

The center must obtain the parent/guardian?s written authorization and instructions for applying sunscreen or use of another form of parent/guardian approved sun protection. A health care provider?s permission is not needed to use sunscreen at the center.

Rule 7.712.52.D.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 2023.

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

Rule 7.712.56.C.7.. CDEC’s category: Transportation. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 2023.

Television viewing, including videos, should not be permitted without the approval of a child’s parents/guardians, who must be advised of the center’s policy regarding television and video viewing.

Rule 7.712.61.D.. CDEC’s category: Meals/Snacks/Activities. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 2023.

Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, and 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 7.712.73.A.3. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 2023.

The center must maintain and update annually a record on each child that includes: Written authorization from a parent or guardian for the child to participate in field trips and to participate in program activities, listing all exclusions from authorization;

Rule 7.712.81.A.9. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 20, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 28, 2023.

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

Rule 7.712.55.B.. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 1, 2023.

Volatile substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, and 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 7.712.73.A.3. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 1, 2023.