Victory Montessori and Childcare

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: Apr 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 27, 2026.

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: May 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 27, 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: Apr 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 27, 2026.

Cots or pads must be spaced at least two (2) feet apart on all sides during rest time. Children must have a safe area in which to rest that is easily supervised, out of the path of traffic, and free of hazards.

Rule 2.223.D.5.a.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 8, 2025.

Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for childcare.

Rule 2.237.D. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 6, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 8, 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: Jul 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2025.

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

Rule 2.221.C. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2025.

All facilities, except family child care homes must post in every room of the child care facility, excluding bedrooms and living areas, the license capacity of the room and the staff-to-child ratio required by regulation to be maintained for the age of children cared for in the room.

Rule 2.127.D. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 20, 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 2.213.L. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 20, 2024.

Statements of health status of children less than two (2) years of age must be updated as required in writing by the health care provider, or in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care schedule at https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/periodicity_schedule.pdf, (4th ed. American Academy of Pediatrics; (2017) herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These recommendations are available at no cost from https://www.aap.org/. These recommendations 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.

Rule 2.219.B.3. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 20, 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: Jun 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 20, 2024.

In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

Rule 2.237.H. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 25, 2024.

Maximum Group Size for Children by Ages of children and maximum group size: 6 weeks to 18 months:10 infants,12 months to 36 months:10 toddlers, 24 months to 36 months: 14 toddlers, 2-1/2 years to 3 years: 16 children, 3 years to 4 years: 20 children, 4 years to 5 years: 24 children, 5 years and older: 30 children, Mixed age group 2-1/2 to 6 years of age: 20 children.

Rule 2.217.A.15. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 27, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 28, 2024.

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. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 27, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 28, 2024.

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. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 5, 2024.

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 27, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 5, 2024.

Guidance used at the center must be appropriate to the development of the child and is used as an opportunity to teach children social-emotional skills, such as self-regulation, problem-solving, and empathy for others.

Rule 2.225.A. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 27, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 5, 2024.

Children must not be subjected to physical or emotional harm, humiliation, or threats.

Rule 2.225.B. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 27, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 5, 2024.

Verbal abuse and derogatory remarks about the child are not permitted.

Rule 2.225.G. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 27, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 5, 2024.

Any form of restraint is not permitted.

Rule 2.225.H. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 27, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 5, 2024.

The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child?s health statement completed by a health care provider.

Rule 7.702.34.B.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 19, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 28, 2023.

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 7.702.41.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 19, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 28, 2023.

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 7.702.62.A.2. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 19, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 28, 2023.

In the infant room, soft bedding or materials that could pose a suffocation hazard are not permitted in cribs, futons approved for infants, or other approved sleep/rest equipment. Soft bedding means, but is not limited to, any soft sleep surface like bumper pads, pillows, blankets, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diaper bibs, plush toys, pacifiers with stuffed animals attached, and stuffed animals.

Rule 7.702.62.C.2. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 19, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 28, 2023.

The Department may deny, revoke, suspend, change to probationary or fine a child care facility or child placement agency if the applicant(s), an affiliate of the applicant, or any person living with or employed by the applicant has been found to violate any of the provisions set forth in section 26-6-108(2), C.R.S.:

Rule 7.701.33.F.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 28, 2023.

Items labeled ?keep out of reach of children? must be inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.702.71.C. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 28, 2023.

Loose plastic bags must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.702.71.G. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 28, 2023.

If using a crib is not designed for emergency evacuation, the crib must be reinforced with a kit manufactured for this purpose.

Rule 7.702.71.J. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 28, 2023.

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 7.702.71.L. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 28, 2023.

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

Rule 7.702.72.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 28, 2023.

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 7.702.72.C.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 28, 2023.

In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

Rule 7.702.91.H. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 28, 2023.