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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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 15, 2026.

Center staff must consult with a current Department-approved Colorado Child Care Health Consultant who must have knowledge and experience in maternal and child health and must meet one (1) of the following qualifications: a. A licensed registered nurse; b. A pediatric nurse practitioner; c. A family nurse practitioner; or d. A physician.

Rule 2.509.G.1.a-d. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 15, 2026.

A program director must be present at the center at least sixty percent (60%) of any day the center is in operation. An individual who meets one of the following requirements must be present for the remaining forty percent (40%) of the day: A qualified program leader who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; A qualified program leader who has at least one (1) year (1820 hours) full-time or equivalent part-time verifiable experience working with children; or Two (2) qualified program leaders who are at least nineteen (19) years of age.

Rule 2.510.A.1-3. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 15, 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: Jul 16, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 11, 2025.

The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: 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 2.120.C.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 6, 2024.

Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. 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 Department approved training.

Rule 2.133.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 6, 2024.

All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

Rule 2.507.M. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 6, 2024.

Program Leaders Each program leader must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Complete the Department-approved course in injury prevention;

Rule 2.508.B.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 6, 2024.

All Child Care Health Consultants must show evidence they have completed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course annually.

Rule 2.508.D.5. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 6, 2024.

The center may, with written parental consent and authorization of the prescribing health care provider, permit children who have asthma to carry their own inhalers or children who are at risk of anaphylaxis to carry their own epinephrine, and use them as directed. The center must have a specific written policy on the storage and access of inhalers and epinephrine for children who are permitted to carry or self-administer these medications. The policy must include a contract with the parent(s)/guardian(s), and child acknowledgement, assigning levels of responsibility of each individual. This contract must accompany orders for the medication from the health care provider, along with confirmation from Child Care Health Consultant that the student has been instructed and is capable of self-administration of the prescribed medications.

Rule 2.512.C.12. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 6, 2024.

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 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2023.

All staff member responsible for the collection, review and maintenance of the child immunizations records must show evidence they have completed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course within (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.712.41.L.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2023.

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: Aug 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2023.

All Child Care Health Consultants (CCHC) must show evidence they have completed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course annually.

Rule 7.712.42.D.5.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2023.

When supplied for an individual child, the sunscreen must be labeled with the child’s first and last name.

Rule 7.712.52.D.2. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication/Hygiene. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2023.

The center must maintain and update annually a record on each child that includes: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons who can assume responsibility for the child in the event of an emergency if parents or guardians cannot be reached immediately;

Rule 7.712.81.A.5. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2023.

The center must maintain and update annually a record on each child that includes: Name, address, and telephone number of the child’s physician, dentist, and hospital of choice;

Rule 7.712.81.A.6. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 17, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2023.