Colorado Mountain Ranch

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: Jul 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 14, 2026.

A playground located at a children’s resident camp must meet the following requirements: Resilient Surfacing. All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have Department-approved resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.424.G.9.a. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 14, 2026.

A playground located at a children’s resident camp must meet the following requirements: Resilient Surfacing. All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have Department-approved resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.424.G.9.a. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 14, 2026.

The aisles between rows of cots, beds, or bunks must be kept clear for exiting purposes. There must be at least two (2) feet of clear space separating sides of cots, beds or bunks.

Rule 2.425.E. CDEC’s category: Perm/Semi-Perm Shelters & Sleeping. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 14, 2026.

The date and content of each consultation must be recorded and maintained in the seasonal outdoor adventure day camp’s files.

Rule 2.429.F.2.c.2. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 14, 2026.

Any un-expired routine medication, prescription and non-prescription (over-the-counter), must be administered only with: 1) a current (unexpired) written order of a health care provider with prescriptive authority; and 2) written parental consent.

Rule 2.418.A. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2025.

All structures and buildings used by campers must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Rule 2.425.A. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2025.

If bunk beds are in use, no bunks may contain more than two (2) tiers of beds. There must be at least twenty-seven (27) inches of clear space separating the tiers of beds and thirty-six (36) inches of clear space between the top tier and the ceiling. Electric lights which are within reach of the top bunk must be protected.

Rule 2.425.F. CDEC’s category: Perm/Semi-Perm Shelters & Sleeping. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2025.

Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, and oil- based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for campers unless approved by the local fire department.

Rule 2.426.M. CDEC’s category: General Building. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2025.

There must be a carbon monoxide detector installed in the area of the child care facility as recommended by the manufacturer and in the area where children sleep.

Rule 2.138.H. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 19, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 14, 2026.

The aisles between rows of cots, beds, or bunks must be kept clear for exiting purposes. There must be at least two (2) feet of clear space separating sides of cots, beds or bunks.

Rule 2.425.E. CDEC’s category: Perm/Semi-Perm Shelters & Sleeping. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 19, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 14, 2026.

If bunk beds are in use, no bunks may contain more than two (2) tiers of beds. There must be at least twenty-seven (27) inches of clear space separating the tiers of beds and thirty-six (36) inches of clear space between the top tier and the ceiling. Electric lights which are within reach of the top bunk must be protected.

Rule 2.425.F. CDEC’s category: Perm/Semi-Perm Shelters & Sleeping. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 19, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 14, 2026.

Every building, structure, tent, cabin, and resident camp premise must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Rule 2.426.A. CDEC’s category: General Building. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 19, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 14, 2026.

All construction and electrical installations must be safe and free from hazards.

Rule 2.426.B. CDEC’s category: General Building. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 19, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 14, 2026.

Furnaces, fireplaces, heaters, or wood-burning stoves must meet the following requirements: All heating units must be maintained in accordance with the manufacture’s specifications with safety devices to prevent fire, explosions, and other hazards. No open-flame gas or oil stoves, unscreened fireplaces, hot plates, or unvented heaters can be used for heating purposes. All heating elements, including hot water pipes, must be insulated or installed in such a way that camper’s cannot come in contact with them.

Rule 2.426.J.1. CDEC’s category: General Building. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 19, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 14, 2026.

All stairways must be free from hazards, and open-sided portions that are located more than thirty (30) inches above the floor or grade below must be equipped with banisters or handrails within reach of campers. The slats on all railings must be no wider than four (4) inches apart or modified to prevent entrapment.

Rule 2.426.P.2. CDEC’s category: General Building. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 19, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 14, 2026.

Each separate building used for sleeping campers and each multistory building must be protected by a smoke alarm on each floor of the building.

Rule 2.427.D.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 19, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 14, 2026.

At least ten (10) calendar days prior to admission, each camper must furnish a health history which indicates communicable diseases and chronic illnesses or injuries the individual has had, any known drug reactions and allergies, medications being taken, and any necessary health procedures or special diets.

Rule 2.413.B. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 10, 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. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 30, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 11, 2024.

The Department may deny, revoke, suspend, change to probationary or fine a child care facility or child placement agency if the applicant(s), an affiliate of the applicant, or any person living with or employed by the applicant has been found to violate any of the provisions set forth in section 26-6-108(2), C.R.S.:

Rule 7.701.33.F.. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

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 Office of Early Childhood, Division of Early Care And Learning the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: An injury to a child or staff member that requires emergency 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 State Department within 24 hours of the incident.

Rule 7.701.52.B.1.b.. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 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.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

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 state hotline, county department of human or social services or local law enforcement agency.

Rule 7.701.53.B.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

The types of day camps are as follows:An ?outdoor-based day camp? is a child care program that provides care for five (5) or more children who are at least seven (7) years of age or have completed the first grade. The day camp does not use a permanent building on a regular basis and provides programming in a permanent outdoor or park setting.

Rule 7.712.2.C.3.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

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 7.712.41.A.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

All personnel and volunteers must not engage in actions that would endanger the health, safety, or well-being of children.

Rule 7.712.41.B.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

Day camp staff must receive a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of pre-camp training, in addition to Department-approved First Aid and CPR. Pre-camp training must include all training activities that staff members participate in as a whole. Training should include, but not be limited to, familiarizing staff with the camp mission, site emergency policy and procedures, how to supervise and facilitate activities with campers, and health care policies and procedures. Policies and procedures must be in writing. Staff will be supervised and additional training may be provided if needed. Day camps must have a system in place to provide staff the essential training information for late hires.

Rule 7.712.41.G. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

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

Rule 7.712.43.H.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

In a mobile day camp program, an outdoor-based day camp program, or anytime a building based program is away from the facility, the staff ratio given at Section 7.712.43 must be maintained, but there must be at least two (2) program leaders at all times with the children.

Rule 7.712.43.I.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

The play area must meet the following requirements: The outdoor play area must be maintained in a safe condition by removing debris, dilapidated structures, and worn and broken play equipment. The center must identify hazardous, high-risk areas. These areas must be monitored to reduce the possibility of injury and accidents.

Rule 7.712.71.D.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

Outdoor play areas provided by the center must not have equipment that exceeds six (6) feet in height for any surface area intended for children?s play unless equipped with a protective barrier to prevent children from falling.

Rule 7.712.71.D.4.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

All outdoor climbing equipment over eighteen (18) inches provided by the center must have least six (6) inches resilient surface throughout the use zone.

Rule 7.712.71.D.5.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

Combustibles, such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds, must be stored in well-ventilated areas separated from flammable materials and stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.712.73.A.4. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

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

Rule 7.712.73.A.7. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

Trampolines shall be secured from unauthorized use by any person.

Rule 7.719.5.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Special Activities. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

Ropes courses must have written evidence of annual inspection by qualified Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) personnel of course elements for integrity of all hardware, materials, and equipment.

Rule 7.719.61.C.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Special Activities. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 30, 2023.

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: Jul 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.

Requests for a criminal record check, other than those required per Section 7.701.33.D.4.a,b must be submitted to the CBI within five (5) working days of the day that the individual begins to work at the facility or agency.

Rule 7.701.33.D.4.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.

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-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes: a. State criminal history check b. State sex offender registry check c. State abuse and neglect registry check

Rule 7.701.33.J.1.a.b.c. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 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 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.

The types of day camps are as follows:An ?outdoor-based day camp? is a child care program that provides care for five (5) or more children who are at least seven (7) years of age or have completed the first grade. The day camp does not use a permanent building on a regular basis and provides programming in a permanent outdoor or park setting.

Rule 7.712.2.C.3.. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 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 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.

Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child’s first and last name.

Rule 7.712.52.C.4. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.

All staff administering medication must have current department-approved CPR, first aid training prior to administering medication with the following exceptions: Staff determined by the program director, in consultation with the Child Care Health Consultant, to be responsible for providing routine emergency medications covered in the approved medication administration training for the treatment of severe allergies or inhaled medications for the treatment of asthma must receive training and delegation from their Child Care Health Consultant for those medications only. Staff must then provide those medications to children based on the instructions from the child?s individualized health care plan.

Rule 7.712.52.C.6.a.. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.

All medications, except those medications specified in the department?s approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be kept in an area inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. If refrigeration is required, the medication must be stored in either a separate refrigerator or a leak proof container in a designated area of a food storage refrigerator, separate from food and inaccessible to children. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the center’s policies. Access to these medications must be limited (see section 12-22-318, C.R.S.).

Rule 7.712.52.C.7. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 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 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.

Ropes courses must have written evidence of annual inspection by qualified Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) personnel of course elements for integrity of all hardware, materials, and equipment.

Rule 7.719.61.C.3. CDEC’s category: Special Activities. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.