Cynthia Wilmore

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

Rule 2.335.Y. CDEC’s category: General Indoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 5, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 24, 2026.

For windows used as a second exit where the window sill height is over thirty (30) inches, there must be permanent access to the window. Permanent access can include a ladder bolted to the wall or furniture permanently attached to the wall or steps.

Rule 2.336.C.7. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 5, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 24, 2026.

The Department may deny, revoke, suspend, change to probationary or fine a child care facility 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 26.5-5-317(2), C.R.S.

Rule 2.121.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 10, 2024.

Toddlers, preschoolers, and older children, as necessary, must have a suitable mat at least two inches thick, cot, bed, or sofa, with a clean washable sheet and blanket or other suitable covering that has been laundered between uses by different children.

Rule 2.329.E. CDEC’s category: Sleep/Waking Time. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 25, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 10, 2024.

The Department may deny, revoke, suspend, change to probationary or fine a child care facility 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 26.5-5-317(2), C.R.S.

Rule 2.121.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 31, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 14, 2024.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, and qualified substitutes must complete the a Department-approved First Aid and CPR training, for all ages of children from infant to twenty-one (21) years of age;

Rule 2.312.D. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 31, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 14, 2024.

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 31, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 14, 2024.

Outdoor play space, including areas under decks must be free from safety hazards including, but not limited to, lawn mowers, tools, propane, gasoline, building scraps, and scrap metal.

Rule 2.337.D.3. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 31, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 14, 2024.

The Department may deny, revoke, suspend, change to probationary or fine a child care facility 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 26.5-5-317(2), C.R.S.

Rule 2.121.F. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 21, 2024.

The primary provider must have a plan for an emergency, personal or family situation that requires the provider to leave the family child care home immediately.

Rule 2.311.A.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 21, 2024.

Prior to working with children, unless otherwise specified in rules, personnel files for equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must be available for review by the Department and must include:

Rule 2.313.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 21, 2024.

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: Written authorization for media use is required if the media use is not included in the written policies and procedures statement; including, but not limited to, television and video viewing, music, tablet and/or smart phone usage, video games, and computer use. The authorization must include approved time limits. The authorization form only needs to be on file if media use is not addressed in the home policies and procedures statement; and

Rule 2.320.A.10. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 21, 2024.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 21, 2024.

Topical preparations such as diaper rash ointments, sunscreen, insect repellants, sprays, and other ointments may be administered to children with written parent and/or guardian authorization. These preparations may not be applied to open wounds or broken skin unless there is a written order from a prescribing health care provider.

Rule 2.321.B.11. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 21, 2024.

The primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, and/or qualified substitutes must supervise all children by sight and or sound and know the location and the activity of all children, both indoors and outdoors, at all times while they are in care.

Rule 2.327.A. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Health/Sanitation/Children’s Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 21, 2024.