Ruth Washburn Coop Nursery School

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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 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 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 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: Apr 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 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 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.

Rule 2.230.C.1.c. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

All pieces of playground equipment must be designed to guard against entrapment and strangulation. Any openings in gross motor equipment above ground must be smaller than three and one half (3 ½) inches or greater than nine (9) inches to prevent entrapment.

Rule 2.230.C.6. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 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: May 14, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 2, 2025.

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:The child’s full name, birth date, current address, and date of enrollment;

Rule 2.209.A.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 14, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 2, 2025.

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: May 14, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 2, 2025.

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. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 14, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 2, 2025.

All Department-approved child care health consultants must complete the Department-approved child care health consultant introductory training course within six (6) months of hire. Child care health consultants must complete Department-approved ongoing professional development training every three (3) years. The center must obtain and maintain proof of training completion.

Rule 2.217.C.7. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 13, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 2, 2025.

Prior to a field trip or other excursion, the center must obtain information on liability insurance from parents and staff who transport children in their own cars and verify that all drivers have valid driver’s licenses.

Rule 2.227.A.9. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 14, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 2, 2025.

Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.229.H. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 14, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 2, 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 2.230.C.1.c. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 14, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 2, 2025.

All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

Rule 2.230.C.8. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 14, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 2, 2025.

Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Rule 2.120.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 9, 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: Sep 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 9, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 9, 2024.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.

Rule 2.219.B.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 9, 2024.

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 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 9, 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. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 9, 2024.

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: Sep 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 9, 2024.

Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.

Rule 2.237.K. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 9, 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: Feb 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2024.

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: Feb 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2024.

Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.229.H. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 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. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2024.

Toys, toy parts, furnishings, equipment, and materials made of brittle, easily breakable plastic or glass are not permitted for children less than five (5) years of age.

Rule 2.229.M. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2024.

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: Feb 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 4, 2024.

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: Sep 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

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 7.702.31.B.20. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

The admission record must include: Name, address, and telephone numbers of the child’s health care provider, dentist, and if applicable, their hospital of choice.

Rule 7.702.34.A.5. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

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 7.702.41.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

All staff must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 7.702.42.B. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

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

Rule 7.702.71.C. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.

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

Rule 7.702.72.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 28, 2023.