Zoomers Inc.

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. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 19, 2026.

Volunteers who are used to meet staff to child ratio must be equally qualified as an early childhood teacher, assistant early childhood teacher, or staff aide. Equally qualified volunteers must have complete staff records as required in rule section 2.210 and complete training requirements as required in rule section 2.213.

Rule 2.216.H.1. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 19, 2026.

An infant must be placed on his/her back for sleeping.

Rule 2.223.C.9. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 19, 2026.

In the infant program, there must be a qualified infant program supervisor present sixty percent (60%) of the hours of operation of the infant program who is responsible for the care of the infants. An individual qualified as an infant early childhood teacher must be responsible during the remaining time.

Rule 2.216.B.2.a. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 4, 2026.

Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Rule 2.229.E. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 4, 2026.

All outdoor play areas used for children’s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazards by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

Rule 2.230.C.8. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 4, 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 12, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 9, 2026.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.H. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 12, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 9, 2026.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 12, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 9, 2026.

The infant program must have an infant program supervisor who meets at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

Rule 2.216.B.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 12, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 9, 2026.

An infant program early childhood teacher must meet the following requirements: Meet the qualifications for an early childhood teacher found at rule section 2.216(A), or be qualified as an infant program supervisor; and

Rule 2.216.B.1.b.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 12, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 9, 2026.

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: Jun 12, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 9, 2026.

The infant program must have an adult rocking chair.

Rule 2.229.N. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 12, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 9, 2026.

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 Department 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 (April 5, 2025); 16 CFR section 1221.2 (April 5, 2025); 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 (August 15, 2025) 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. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 28, 2026.

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: Mar 26, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 7, 2026.

The maximum height for preschool and school-age climbing equipment must not exceed six (6) feet in height for any surface area intended for children’s play with six (6) inches of Department-approved resilient surfacing, unless equipment includes a proactive barrier to prevent children from falling.

Rule 2.230.C.2.b. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 26, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 7, 2026.

Preschool and school-age climbing equipment must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment. For slides exceeding six (6) feet in height, the use zone from the base of the slide must be as long as the slide height.

Rule 2.230.C.3.c. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 26, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 7, 2026.

The results of the abuse and neglect inquiry must be maintained at the center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Rule 2.120.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 12, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 26, 2026.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved training course: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.H. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 26, 2026.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 26, 2026.

In the case medication needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms must be reauthorized on an at least annual basis. Any changes in the original medication authorization require a new written order by the prescribing practitioner and a change in the prescription label.

Rule 2.220.E. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 12, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 26, 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: 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 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 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:Written authorization, obtained in advance of the event from a parent/guardian, for a child to participate in field trips or special activities, whether scheduled or unscheduled, whether walking or riding in an approved vehicle;

Rule 2.209.A.8. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2025.

The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A written record of any serious accident, illness, or injury occurring during care must be retained in each child’s record, with a copy provided to the parent(s)/guardian(s).

Rule 2.209.B.1. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2025.

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: Dec 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2025.

The play area must be fenced or have natural barriers, such as hedges or stationary walls at least four (4) feet high, to restrict children from unsafe areas.

Rule 2.232.A.3. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 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: Dec 15, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 30, 2025.

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: Dec 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 16, 2025.

A minimum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet of shaded area in the fenced play area must be provided to guard children against the hazards of excessive sun and heat. Shaded areas must be provided year-round.

Rule 2.232.A.5. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 17, 2025.

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: Jul 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure on children’s safety related to riding in a vehicle, seating, supervision, and emergency procedures on the road

Rule 2.206.B.15. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedures followed when a child is picked up from the center after the center is closed or not picked up at all, and to ensure that all children are picked up before the staff leave for the day;

Rule 2.206.B.17. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: 7. The procedure for identifying where children are at all times including times of transition;

Rule 2.206.B.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2025.

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 2.213.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2025.

All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.

Rule 2.213.M. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2025.

Staff aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age, must work directly under the supervision of the director or a toddler early childhood teacher, and must have completed eight (8) hours of orientation at the toddler program.

Rule 2.216.C.2. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2025.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.

Rule 2.219.B.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 27, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 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: Jul 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2025.

When taking children on a field trip, staff must have the following information about each child: name, address, and phone number of the child’s physician or other appropriate health care professional and the written authorization from the parent or guardian for emergency medical care.

Rule 2.226.C.5. CDEC’s category: Meals/Snacks/Activities. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 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: Jul 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2025.

Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Rule 2.229.E. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2025.

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: Jul 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2025.

All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.230.C.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 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: Jul 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2025.

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. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 17, 2025.

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 2.230.C.8. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 17, 2025.

Pursuant to section 19-3-304, C.R.S., any caregiver or staff member in a child care facility who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately upon receiving such information report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department of human or social services, the local law enforcement agency, or through the child abuse hotline reporting system as set forth in section 26-5-111, C.R.S.

Rule 2.126.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 24, 2025.

The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A written record of any serious accident, illness, or injury occurring during care must be retained in each child’s record, with a copy provided to the parent(s)/guardian(s).

Rule 2.209.B.1. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 24, 2025.

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: Jan 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 24, 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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 24, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 24, 2025.

Each owner and employee sixteen (16) years of age or older of a facility or agency shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked or the facility or agency. The results of the criminal record check, the CBI and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) response letters, must be maintained at the home, center, facility, or agency and must be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Rule 2.121.D. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

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: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

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: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 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: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms

Rule 2.133.B. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 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 2.138.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for filing a complaint about child care, including the name, address and telephone number of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (see rule section 2.125 of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities);

Rule 2.206.B.25. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

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 2.212.J. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

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 2.213.A. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

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: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in rule section 2.208(D)) must complete the Department-approved Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training or other Department-approved training on implicit bias. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.

Rule 2.213.M. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

Prior to being assigned a group of children, the infant program early childhood teacher must complete eight (8) hours of orientation in the infant program under the supervision of the infant program supervisor. The orientation may include, but not limited to, the following topics: Toys and equipment, appropriate activities for infants and toddlers, appropriate sleep positions for infants and toddlers, and the safe and appropriate diaper change technique.

Rule 2.216.B.1.c.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

The infant program staff aide must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, must have completed eight (8) hours of orientation as listed above at the infant program, and must work under the direct supervision of an infant early childhood teacher.

Rule 2.216.B.1.d. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

Staff aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age, must work directly under the supervision of the director or a toddler early childhood teacher, and must have completed eight (8) hours of orientation at the toddler program.

Rule 2.216.C.2. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

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, parent(s)/guardian(s) and must include, but not be limited to, the following:

Rule 2.218.C.5. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

Infant sound monitors must be used in separate sleeping rooms for infants unless qualified staff remain in the room with sleeping infants at all times. When monitors are used, the following conditions must be met:

Rule 2.223.C.13. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

If music is played in the infant sleep area, the music must not be played at a loud volume that would prevent infants from being heard by staff. Music equipment must not be placed under a crib or within three (3) feet of the sleeping infant.

Rule 2.223.C.17. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

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: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

Staples must be inaccessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Rule 2.229.D. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

Thumb tacks must not be used in areas accessible to children less than three (3) years of age.

Rule 2.229.E. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

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 2.230.C.8. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

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: Aug 12, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

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: Sep 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 14, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 14, 2023.