Three Bears Learning Center #1 Inc.

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: Any allegation of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect to a child that results in a mandatory report to law enforcement or a county department of human or social services agency, or the child abuse reporting hotline as described in section 19-3-304, C.R.S.

Rule 2.124.A.1.d. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 1, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 13, 2026.

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: Any police or sheriff contact with the facility.

Rule 2.124.A.1.k. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 1, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 13, 2026.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The center’s procedure on positive guidance, behavior expectations, positive instruction, supporting positive behaviors, as well as strategies and techniques for supporting children with challenging behaviors, including how the center will:

Rule 2.206.B.8. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 1, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 13, 2026.

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

Rule 2.225.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 1, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 13, 2026.

Separation, when used for guidance, must not exceed five (5) minutes and must be appropriate for the child’s development. The child must be in a safe, lighted, well-ventilated area and be within sight and hearing of an adult. The child must not be isolated in a locked, closed room, or closet.

Rule 2.225.F. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 1, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 13, 2026.

Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Rule 2.237.B. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 3, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 4, 2026.

A variety of developmentally appropriate materials, equipment, and learning activities from the following categories must be available so that for any one time at least half of the children for which the program is licensed can be individually involved: Music;

Rule 2.241.D.1.f. CDEC’s category: Mobile Part-Day PRS. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 3, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 4, 2026.

Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Rule 2.237.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 16, 2026.

All staff at the center must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of children.

Rule 2.212.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

Children must not be forced to sleep.

Rule 2.223.D.1. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

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

Rule 2.225.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

Any form of restraint is not permitted.

Rule 2.225.H. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 1, 2025.

Staff aides, without supervision from an early childhood teacher or director, may supervise no more than two (2) preschool age children while assisting the children with diapering or toileting.

Rule 2.216.G.3. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 1, 2025.

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

Rule 2.225.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 1, 2025.

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

Rule 2.230.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 3, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 2025.

Centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code, including but not limited to the following: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. No lock or fastening to prevent free escape from the inside of any building can be installed. Only panic hardware or single-action hardware is permitted on a door or on a pair of doors. All door hardware must be within the reach of children.

Rule 2.238.C. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 3, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 2025.

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

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

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: May 25, 2025.

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

Rule 2.220.D. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 25, 2025.

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: Apr 25, 2025.

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: Apr 25, 2025.

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: Apr 25, 2025.

In the toddler program, some play materials and equipment easily accessible to children must be provided from each of the following categories: Manipulatives

Rule 2.229.S.4. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 25, 2025.

In the toddler program, some play materials and equipment easily accessible to children must be provided from each of the following categories: Music

Rule 2.229.S.5. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 25, 2025.

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 25, 2025.

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: Apr 25, 2025.

Centers must comply with the locally adopted fire code, including but not limited to the following: In every building or structure, exits must be arranged and maintained so as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. No lock or fastening to prevent free escape from the inside of any building can be installed. Only panic hardware or single-action hardware is permitted on a door or on a pair of doors. All door hardware must be within the reach of children.

Rule 2.238.C. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 25, 2025.

Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.

Rule 2.223.D.5.a.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 9, 2024.

Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Rule 2.237.B. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 17, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 6, 2024.

In order to obtain any Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint criminal history records, each applicant listed below must have their fingerprints taken and processed at a vendor approved by CBI. Approved vendors may be located using the CBI website at Colorado.gov/cbi. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked, identified as follows:

Rule 2.121.A.1. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 7, 2024.

A National Sex Offender Registry check request must be submitted and successfully completed 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.D.4.b. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 19, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 7, 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: Jan 18, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 7, 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 7.702.62.A.2. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 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: Aug 28, 2023.

All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products.

Rule 7.702.61.A.1.b. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 27, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 30, 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.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 19, 2023.

For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.

Rule 7.701.32.D.1.a.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 19, 2023.

Criminal background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed 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.

Rule 7.701.33.D.4.a.. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 19, 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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 19, 2023.

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 7.701.56.D.. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 19, 2023.

The Director of the center is responsible for administering the center in accordance with licensing rules. The Director must plan and supervise the child development program, plan for or participate in selection of staff, plan for orientation and staff development, supervise and coordinate staff activities, evaluate staff performance, and participate in the program activities.

Rule 7.702.2.E. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 19, 2023.

All staff must complete a pre-service Building and Physical Premises Safety training prior to working with children. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants.

Rule 7.702.42.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 19, 2023.

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 7.702.42.D. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 19, 2023.

An Early Childhood Teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a Director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

Rule 7.702.45.A.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 19, 2023.

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 7.702.46.A.14. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 19, 2023.

All diaper change areas must: Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all diaper change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products.

Rule 7.702.61.A.1.b. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 19, 2023.

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 7.702.62.A.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 19, 2023.

Staff must be awake, alert, and actively supervising all children.

Rule 7.702.62.A.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 19, 2023.

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

Rule 7.702.72.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 19, 2023.

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

Rule 7.702.91.K. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 19, 2023.

Prior to working with children, each staff member must read and be instructed about all policies and procedures of the center. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center’s policies and procedures.

Rule 7.702.41.J. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 11, 2023.

There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified Early Childhood Teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A Director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.

Rule 7.702.46.A.7. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 11, 2023.

All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Rule 7.702.62.A.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 11, 2023.

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 7.702.62.A.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 26, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 11, 2023.