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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 and parent(s) or guardian(s), and must include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Medication and dosing schedule; b. Nutrition and feeding instructions; c. Medical equipment or adaptive devices, including instructions; d. Medical emergency instructions; e. Toileting and personal hygiene instructions; f. Behavioral interventions; and g. Medical procedure/ intervention.

Rule 2.511.C.5.a-g. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 28, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 5, 2026.

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: Feb 13, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 2, 2026.

Prior to working with children, the staff member must read and be instructed on all of the policies and procedures of the center outlined in rule section 2.505. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the center’s policies and procedures.

Rule 2.507.I. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 2, 2026.

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 2.507.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 2, 2026.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children a signed statement indicating that the individual has been trained, understands, and has had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the “Rules Regulating School-Age Child Care,” the “General Rules for Child Care Facilities,” and the “Rules Regulating Special Activities,” if applicable.

Rule 2.507.K. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 2, 2026.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all program directors must complete the Department-approved training: Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. This course is required once (1 time) and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 2, 2026.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all program directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once (1 time) and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.508.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 2, 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: Jun 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2025.

If a medication is expired or left over, the parent(s) or guardian(s) are responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s) or guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications in accordance with 6 CCR 1007-2, Part 1, Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Sites and Facilities (March 30, 2024) and 6 CCR 1007-3, Parts 99 (June 30, 2018), 100 (July 15, 2020) and 260-265 (July 15, 2023), 266 (June 30, 2014), 267 (March 30, 2024), and 268 (July 15, 2023), and as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) https://cdphe.colorado.gov/colorado-medication-take-back-program (2023), herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available at no cost from CDPHE at https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. The recommendations are available at no cost from CDPHE at https://cdphe.colorado.gov/hm/prep-med-waste-disposal and https://cdphe.colorado.gov/colorado-medication-take-back-program. These regulations and recommendations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours..

Rule 2.513.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2025.

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 a Department-approved basic First Aid and CPR module within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and the module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Rule 2.508.F.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 30, 2025.

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: Aug 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 5, 2024.

All staff members must complete a building and physical premises safety training prior to working with children. The training must include:

Rule 7.712.41.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 5, 2024.

All staff members and regular volunteers must complete a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse within (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.712.41.M.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 5, 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 7.701.34.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 5, 2024.

At all times during the operating hours of the facility, except for foster care homes, the facility/agency must post the current child care license in a prominent and conspicuous location easily observable by those entering the child care facility or agency. For foster care homes, the certificate must be available for review/upon request of the public.

Rule 7.701.56.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 5, 2024.

At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school age child care, children?s resident camp, and neighborhood youth organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division Of Early Care And Learning, including the telephone number and mailing address. All 24-hour care agencies and facilities providing out-of-home care and day treatment centers must post in prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Human Services, division of child welfare, including the telephone number and mailing address. For foster care homes and child placement agencies, information for filing a complaint must be made available upon request.

Rule 7.701.56.C.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 5, 2024.

The center must maintain documentation including the child care health consultant?s (CCHC) Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) proof of RN or MD current licensure in good standing, a brief biography highlighting applicable knowledge, experience and approximate dates worked as a school nurse or Child Care health Consultant commenced.

Rule 7.712.42.D.3.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 5, 2024.

The center must obtain the parent/guardian?s written authorization and instructions for applying sunscreen or use of another form of parent/guardian approved sun protection. A health care provider?s permission is not needed to use sunscreen at the center.

Rule 7.712.52.D.1. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 5, 2024.

Television viewing, including videos, should not be permitted without the approval of a child’s parents/guardians, who must be advised of the center’s policy regarding television and video viewing.

Rule 7.712.61.D.. CDEC’s category: Meals/Snacks/Activities. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 5, 2024.

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.. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 5, 2024.

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

Rule 7.712.73.A.7. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 5, 2024.

The following records must be on file at the center: Records of enrollment, daily attendance for each child, and daily record of time child arrives at and departs from the center.

Rule 7.712.83.A.1. CDEC’s category: Records/Reports. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 5, 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 7.701.34.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 2, 2023.