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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: Mar 9, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 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: Mar 9, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 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: Mar 9, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 13, 2026.

For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member who holds current Department-approved First Aid and Safety certification including CPR for all ages of 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 certified staff member at each location.

Rule 2.508.F. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 4, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2025.

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: Oct 4, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 4, 2025.

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: Nov 14, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 21, 2024.

Guidance must be appropriate to the development of the child and used as an opportunity to teach children social-emotional skills, such as self-regulation, problem-solving, and empathy for others.

Rule 2.516.A. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 23, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 7, 2025.

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 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 7, 2025.

For security purposes, a daily sign-in/sign-out sheet or other mechanism for parents/guardians must be maintained by the center. The sign-in/sign-out mechanism must include, for each child in care, the date, the child’s name, the time when the child arrived and left the center, and the parent/guardian’s signature or other identifier. With a parent/guardian’s approval, a child five (5) years of age or older may sign in and out instead of the parent/guardian. Staff must verify attendance periodically throughout the day.

Rule 2.506.B. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 1, 2024.

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: Jul 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 1, 2024.

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

Rule 2.509.H. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 1, 2024.

Transportation arrangements for school-age children must be by agreement between the center and the children’s parents/guardians, i.e., whether the children can walk, ride a bicycle or travel in a car. The center must monitor the children to ensure they arrive at the center when expected and follow up on their whereabouts if they are late. Written permission from parents or guardians for their children to attend community functions after school hours must include agreements regarding transportation.

Rule 2.516.A.7. CDEC’s category: Transportation. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 1, 2024.

On a field trip or during a mobile school-age child care program: All groups of children must be directly supervised by a qualified program director or program leader at all times;

Rule 2.521.A.2. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials/Field Trips. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 1, 2024.

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 2.524.A.3. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 1, 2024.

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: Jun 7, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 7, 2025.

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 7.701.100.F.2.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 4, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 11, 2023.