Highlands Ranch Community Association

If the toddler program is in the same building as a facility caring for children of other ages, the toddler program must be physically separated in different rooms by walls no less than eight (8) feet and full doors.

Rule 2.233.C.1. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 30, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 9, 2026.

All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Rule 2.223.A.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 23, 2026.

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: Jun 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 23, 2026.

The required staff to child ratio must be maintained at all times

Rule 2.227.C.7. CDEC’s category: Transportation. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 2, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 23, 2026.

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 2.209.B.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 19, 2026.

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: Feb 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 19, 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: Feb 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 19, 2026.

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 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 19, 2026.

All children must be under the direct supervision at all times of a qualified adult who has been assigned the responsibility to supervise

Rule 2.223.A.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 12, 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: Oct 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 12, 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: Oct 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 12, 2025.

There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified early childhood teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.

Rule 2.217.A.7. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 3, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2025.

If preschool-age children are in care for longer than five (5) hours, the center must provide at least a thirty (30) minute rest period meeting the following: A firm cot or two (2) inch mat with a sheet and blanket, or other suitable covering, must be provided for each child;

Rule 2.223.D.5.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 3, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 12, 2025.

Over-the-counter medication must be kept in the originally labeled container and be labeled with the child’s first and last name.

Rule 2.220.D. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2025.

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

Rule 2.225.B. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2025.

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

Rule 2.229.C. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2025.

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

Rule 2.230.B. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2025.

Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.

Rule 2.230.C.1.c. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 1, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 30, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure regarding inclement and excessively hot weather;

Rule 2.206.B.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2025.

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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 25, 2025.

Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.

Rule 2.230.C.1.c. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 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. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 4, 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: Mar 12, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 18, 2025.

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 2.209.B.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 12, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 18, 2025.

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 2.212.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 12, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 18, 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: Mar 12, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 18, 2025.

Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.

Rule 2.230.C.1.c. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 12, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 18, 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. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 12, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 18, 2025.

Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.

Rule 2.217.A.14. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 19, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 18, 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. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 11, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 9, 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: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 22, 2024.

Loose fill resilient surface must be raked regularly to retain its resiliency and to retain a depth of at least six (6) inches.

Rule 2.230.C.1.c. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 22, 2024.

Trampolines and inflatable bouncers are prohibited.

Rule 2.230.F. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 15, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 22, 2024.

There must be assigned at least one (1) qualified Early Childhood Teacher supervising each group of children unless otherwise specified in rules. A Director may be the assigned teacher for one (1) group of children.

Rule 7.702.46.A.7. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 18, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Nov 1, 2023.

All staff administering medication must have current CPR and First Aid training prior to administering medication with the following exceptions: Staff determined by the Director, in consultation with the Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant, to be responsible for providing emergency medications must complete the Department-approved Medication Administration training: Severe Allergy or Asthma. After completing the training, staff must receive delegation from their Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant for those medications only. Staff must then provide those medications to children based on the instructions from the child?s individualized health care plan.

Rule 7.702.51.B.6.a. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 12, 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: May 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 12, 2023.