Florence Crittenton ECE Center

When caring for children, staff must refrain from the personal use of electronics including, but not limited to, cell phones and portable electronic devices.

Rule 2.212.E. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 14, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2026.

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: Jul 14, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 2026.

Evacuation equipment must not block exit routes. Nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment.

Rule 2.229.K. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 14, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 21, 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: Apr 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 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: Apr 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2026.

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

Rule 2.229.G. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 2026.

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

Rule 2.230.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 23, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 18, 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: Any fatality including the death of a child, staff member or volunteer as a result of an accident, suicide, assault, Sudden Unexpected Infant Death or any natural cause while at the facility, or while on authorized or unauthorized leave from the facility. 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.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 14, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 17, 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 14, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 17, 2025.

The written policies and procedures must be developed, implemented, and followed, and must include at a minimum the following information: The procedure for releasing children from the center only to persons for whom the center has written authorization and the procedure for picking-up the child during an emergency;

Rule 2.206.B.16. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 4, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

The center must release the child only to an individual over the age of sixteen (16) for whom written authorization has been given by the parent(s)/guardian(s) and is maintained in the child’s record (see rule section 2.208). In an emergency, the child may also be released to an individual for whom the child’s parent/guardian has given verbal authorization. If the staff member who releases the child does not know the individual, identification must be required to assure that the individual is authorized to pick up the child.

Rule 2.207.F. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 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: Jun 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.C. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

Staff aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and must work directly under the supervision of the director or an early childhood teacher.

Rule 2.216.G.1. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

Infants who fall asleep in a piece of equipment not approved for sleep must immediately be moved to their approved sleep area and placed on their back to sleep.

Rule 2.223.C.15. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

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 2.223.C.2. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 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: Jun 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

Evacuation equipment must not block exit routes. Nothing may be stored in or under any evacuation equipment.

Rule 2.229.K. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 20, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

Toys, including mobiles and other types of play equipment that are designed to be attached to any part of sleeping equipment, must be kept away from sleeping infants and out of sleep environments, including hanging toys. Blankets and other items must not be hung from or draped over the sides or any part of sleeping equipment.

Rule 2.223.C.4. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

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

Rule 2.229.G. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

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

Rule 2.230.B. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 21, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025.

Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 11, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 8, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.213.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 11, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 8, 2025.

The request must be made within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of employment for each employee or facility on the State prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee paid by check or money order (for fee assessment see Section 7.000.73).

Rule 7.701.32.E.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 20, 2023.

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 state hotline, county department of human or social services or local law enforcement agency.

Rule 7.701.53.B.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 20, 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: Dec 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 20, 2023.

Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.702.71.H. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 20, 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: Dec 13, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 20, 2023.

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 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 5, 2023.

Staff working with infants less than twelve (12) months old must complete a Department-approved Safe Sleep training prior to working with infants less than twelve (12) months old. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.

Rule 7.702.42.C. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 5, 2023.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 7.702.42.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 5, 2023.

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

Rule 7.702.51.B.4. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 5, 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: Sep 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 5, 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: Sep 28, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Oct 5, 2023.