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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: Apr 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 19, 2026.

Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Rule 2.121.D.5. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 19, 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: Apr 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 19, 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: May 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 19, 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. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 19, 2026.

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: Apr 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 19, 2026.

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: Apr 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 19, 2026.

For hardship appeals and materials waiver requests, the official decision letter must be posted next to the child care license until its expiration date. If there is no expiration date, the letter expires three (3) years from its date.

Rule 2.118.C.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 2025.

All child care providers must have a written plan that accounts for children with disabilities as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 12102 and those with access and functional needs as defined in the State Emergency Operations Plan (2019) (SEOP). The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is hereby incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood at 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246 during regular business hours. The State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is also available for no cost from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhsem/state-eop. The plan must include a specific requirement indicating how all children with special needs will be included in the emergency plan.

Rule 2.136.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 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: May 21, 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: The procedure of the protection of infants from secondhand and thirdhand smoke;

Rule 2.206.B.27. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 20, 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: The procedure for establishing safe sleep environments for infants including how staff will supervise and physically check on infants who are sleeping;

Rule 2.206.B.28. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 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: May 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 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 the Department-approved Introduction to First Aid and CPR module. The module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Rule 2.213.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 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: May 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 2025.

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

Rule 2.213.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 2025.

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: May 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 2025.

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: Jun 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 2025.

Toddler climbing equipment must have a three (3) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Toddler slides require a six (6) foot use zone extending out from the base of the slide.

Rule 2.230.C.3.a. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 2025.

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: May 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 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:

Rule 2.121.J.1. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 30, 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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 30, 2025.

Each infant up to eighteen (18) months of age and enrolled in the infant program must be provided with an individual crib, futon approved for infants, or other approved sleep/rest equipment meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at 16 CFR section 1218.2 (April 23, 2015); 16 CFR section 1219.2 (October 28, 2019); 16 CFR section 1220.2 (June 3, 2023); 16 CFR section 1221.2 (January 20, 2020); 16 CFR section 1222.2 (August 5, 2023); 16 C.F.R. section 1236.2 (June 23, 2022); and 16 C.F.R 1241.2 (February 15, 2022) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available at no cost from the CPSC at https://www.ecfr.gov. 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. Individual cribs or futons must provide each infant with sufficient space for the infant’s length, size, and movement.

Rule 2.223.C.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 30, 2025.

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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 30, 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: Aug 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 30, 2025.

Toddler climbing equipment must have a three (3) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. Toddler slides require a six (6) foot use zone extending out from the base of the slide.

Rule 2.230.C.3.a. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 30, 2025.

Swings must have seats made of a flexible material and all “S” hooks must be secured.

Rule 2.230.C.7. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 30, 2025.

If the infant program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the infant program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors.

Rule 2.233.B.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 30, 2025.

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: Jul 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 17, 2023.

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 7.702.72.C.8. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 17, 2023.