Summit County Preschool

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: Jul 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2026.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information:

Rule 2.206.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 20, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2026.

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: Jul 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2026.

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: Jul 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2026.

Any form of restraint is not permitted.

Rule 2.225.H. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 6, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2026.

A minimum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet of shaded area in the fenced play area must be provided to guard children against the hazards of excessive sun and heat. Shaded areas must be provided year-round.

Rule 2.232.A.5. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 28, 2026.

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: Feb 21, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 18, 2026.

All child care providers must have a written plan for: evacuating and safely moving children to an alternate site; lockdown; shelter in place; and an active shooter on premises. The plan must include provisions for multiple types of hazards, such as floods, fires, tornadoes, and active shooter situations. The plan must be updated as changes occur and reviewed annually. All employees of a child care provider must also be annually trained on the provider’s written plan prior to caring for children, and retrained as changes occur.

Rule 2.134.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 22, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 18, 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: Feb 21, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 18, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 22, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 18, 2026.

All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.

Rule 2.213.M. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 21, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 18, 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: Feb 21, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 18, 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: Jan 22, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 18, 2026.

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: Jan 22, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 18, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 11, 2025.

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: Dec 8, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 11, 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: Oct 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 13, 2025.

Admission procedures must be completed prior to the child’s attendance at the center and must include: If applicable, a Department-approved health care plan authorized by the child’s health care provider and parent(s)/guardian(s) defining the interventions needed to care for a child who has an identified health or developmental condition or concern including, but not limited to seizures, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, heart or respiratory conditions, and physical disabilities. Any applicable medications, supplies, and/or medical equipment must be available to the staff prior to the child’s first day of care. The staff working with a child with a health care plan must be informed, trained, and delegated responsibility for carrying out the health care plan by the Department-approved child care health consultant; supervision of the plan and interventions must be documented.

Rule 2.218.B.3. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 13, 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: Mar 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2025.

The results of the abuse and neglect inquiry must be maintained at the center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Rule 2.120.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2025.

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: Mar 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2025.

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: State abuse and neglect registry check

Rule 2.121.J.1.c. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 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 2.138.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedures for emergencies and disaster preparedness such as but not limited to lost children, tornadoes, fires, shelter in place, lockdown, active shooter on premises, reunification with families after emergency or disaster, and evacuating children with disabilities as specified in rule section 2.136, of the “General Rules for Child Care Facilities”;

Rule 2.206.B.11. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 4, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for filing a complaint about child care, including the name, address and telephone number of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (see rule section 2.125 of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities);

Rule 2.206.B.25. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 4, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for reporting of child abuse, including the name of the county department of social/ human services and phone number of where a child abuse report should be made (see rule section 2.126, of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities);

Rule 2.206.B.26. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 4, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2025.

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: Apr 4, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 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: Mar 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 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: Mar 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2025.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, 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: Mar 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(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 2.213.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 4, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2025.

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: Toys and equipment, appropriate activities for infants and toddlers, appropriate sleep positions for infants and toddlers, and the safe and appropriate diaper change technique.

Rule 2.216.B.1.c.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2025.

If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Rule 2.220.J. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 2025.

An individualized diet and feeding schedule must be provided according to a written plan submitted by the parent or by the child’s physician with the knowledge and consent of the parent. A change of diet and schedule must be noted on each child’s daily activity schedule and posted in an area clearly visible to the staff.

Rule 2.224.B.1. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 6, 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: Jul 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 15, 2024.

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: An injury to a child that requires medical attention by a health care professional or admission to a hospital, whether or not treatment was given. This report must be completed in the online injury system within 24 hours of an incident. If a provider is unable to access the online system, you must use the paper form, and submit the form to the Department within 24 hours of the incident.

Rule 2.124.A.1.b. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 15, 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. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 15, 2024.

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: Aug 5, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 15, 2024.

Infants who fall asleep in a piece of equipment not approved for sleep must immediately be moved to their approved sleep area and placed on their back to sleep.

Rule 2.223.C.15. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 15, 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: Jul 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 15, 2024.

A variety of play equipment and materials appropriate for children’s age, size, developmental needs, and activities must be provided for both indoor and outdoor structured and free play.

Rule 2.230.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 15, 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. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 15, 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: Jul 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 15, 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: Mar 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 4, 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: Mar 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 4, 2025.

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: Feb 2, 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: Feb 2, 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. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 19, 2024.

Any form of restraint is not permitted.

Rule 7.702.64.H. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 22, 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: Apr 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 13, 2023.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Rule 7.702.42.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 13, 2023.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all Directors and Assistant Directors must complete the department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 7.702.42.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 13, 2023.

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: Jan 3, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 5, 2023.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Rule 7.702.42.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 5, 2023.