Tara Sligar

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: Apr 21, 2026.

Subsequent health evaluations for the primary provider, applicant 2, and children residing in the home who are less than ten (10) years of age must be obtained every two (2) years or as required in a written plan signed by a licensed physician or other health care provider. A new family member and/or a new resident of the home must obtain a health evaluation form signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider within thirty (30) days from the date the individual began living in the home.

Rule 2.311.A.14. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 21, 2026.

All parents must have access to menus and must be notified of meals being served.

Rule 2.325.C. CDEC’s category: Food/Nutrition. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 21, 2026.

All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”

Rule 2.336.C.1. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 21, 2026.

Any cooking stoves with controls within reach of a child shall have a safety guard.

Rule 2.336.C.10. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 21, 2026.

Fire extinguishers must be replaced at least every six (6) years.

Rule 2.336.C.15.a. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 21, 2026.

In rooms accessible to children, all electrical outlets and power strips must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed; all exposed light bulbs accessible to children in areas where children can play must have protective covers. Electrical cords must be in good condition and must not pose strangulation, falling, or tripping hazards.

Rule 2.336.C.2. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 21, 2026.

Any hazardous items and materials including but not limited to tools and medications must be inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.615.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 21, 2026.

A large family child care home license allows a provider to care for up to twelve (12) children from birth to eighteen (18) years of age; the capacity includes the provider’s own children under ten (10) years of age. Care may be provided to no more than two (2) children under eighteen(18) months of age. This license may be approved with the following conditions:

Rule 2.309.A. CDEC’s category: LCCH. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 25, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

A large family child care home license allows a provider to care for up to twelve (12) children from birth to eighteen (18) years of age; the capacity includes the provider’s own children under ten (10) years of age. Care may be provided to no more than two (2) children under eighteen(18) months of age. This license may be approved with the following conditions:

Rule 2.309.A. CDEC’s category: LCCH. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2025.

When more than eight (8) children are present, a second staff member that is qualified as an applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitute, staff member, or staff aide is required.

Rule 2.309.A.4. CDEC’s category: LCCH. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2025.

Primary providers, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, staff members, and volunteers must demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of children and a concern for their proper care and well-being.

Rule 2.311.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2025.

The following procedure must be followed each time a diaper is changed: Primary providers, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and staff members must use single use disposable gloves;

Rule 2.324.B.3.e. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2025.

Infants who fall asleep in a piece of equipment not approved for sleep must immediately be moved to their approved sleep equipment meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards, incorporated by reference in rule section 2.329(A), and placed on their back to sleep unless being held by the provider, while being transported, or on a field trip.

Rule 2.329.H.12. CDEC’s category: Sleep/Waking Time. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 2025.

Separation, when used as guidance, must be brief and appropriate for the child’s age and circumstances. The child must be in a safe, lighted, well-ventilated room within the hearing and vision of the primary provider, applicant 2, or staff members. Children must never be isolated in a locked room, or closet area.

Rule 2.331.G. CDEC’s category: Guidance/Learning. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 16, 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: Jun 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

A large family child care home license allows a provider to care for up to twelve (12) children from birth to eighteen (18) years of age; the capacity includes the provider’s own children under ten (10) years of age. Care may be provided to no more than two (2) children under eighteen(18) months of age. This license may be approved with the following conditions:

Rule 2.309.A. CDEC’s category: LCCH. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

When more than eight (8) children are present, a second staff member that is qualified as an applicant 2, equally qualified provider, qualified substitute, staff member, or staff aide is required.

Rule 2.309.A.4. CDEC’s category: LCCH. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

Primary providers, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, staff members, and volunteers must demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of children and a concern for their proper care and well-being.

Rule 2.311.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

Every required training in this rule section 2.312 must be documented and available for review by the Department.

Rule 2.312.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete a Department approved course of training for medication administration. This course must be completed every three (3) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed;

Rule 2.312.E. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include:

Rule 2.320.A. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child’s admission and updated annually or when any changes occur, unless otherwise specified in these rules. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s) or guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Rule 2.320.A.7. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

Health statements for children over two (2) years to seven (7) years of age must be updated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric HealthCare or as required in writing by health care provider.

Rule 2.321.A.5. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

Infants who fall asleep in a piece of equipment not approved for sleep must immediately be moved to their approved sleep equipment meeting Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards, incorporated by reference in rule section 2.329(A), and placed on their back to sleep unless being held by the provider, while being transported, or on a field trip.

Rule 2.329.H.12. CDEC’s category: Sleep/Waking Time. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

Toys, including mobiles and other types of play equipment that are designed to be attached to any part of sleeping equipment must be kept away from sleeping infants and out of sleep environments, including hanging toys. Blankets and other items must not be hung from or draped over the sides or any part of sleeping equipment.

Rule 2.329.H.9. CDEC’s category: Sleep/Waking Time. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

The following types of animals and their enclosures must be inaccessible to children in care at all times: psittacine/hooked beak birds, ferrets, primates, and any poisonous animals.

Rule 2.335.L. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

All adult exercise equipment must be inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.335.X. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”

Rule 2.336.C.1. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.337.B.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 27, 2025.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Rule 2.312.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2024.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Rule 2.312.M. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2024.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training for recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Rule 2.312.N. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2024.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department- approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.312.P. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2024.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, and the equally qualified provider must complete the Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” This course is required once and will be counted toward ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.312.Q. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 8, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2024.

The provider must obtain written authority to arrange for emergency medical care for each child. Written authorization to obtain emergency medical care must be on file prior to or on the first day of admission and must be re-authorized annually.

Rule 7.707.71.B.1. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 19, 2023.