Schlessman Family YMCA Child Center

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: Oct 22, 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. 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 available on the Colorado Department of Early Childhood website and submit the form to the Department within 24 hours of the incident.

Rule 2.124.A.1. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 22, 2026.

Each licensed child care facility shall maintain records as required by the Department pertaining to the admission, progress, health, and discharge of children in care at the facility. These records shall be made available to the Department upon request.

Rule 2.129.A.1. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 22, 2026.

Each licensed child care facility shall maintain records as required by the Department pertaining to the admission, progress, health, and discharge of children in care at the facility. All information regarding children and their families shall be kept confidential by the child care facility and the Department.

Rule 2.129.A.3. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 22, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 22, 2026.

The following records must be on file at the center: A list of current staff members, substitutes, and staffing patterns;

Rule 2.208.A.2. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 22, 2026.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 13, 2026.

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: Oct 9, 2026.

Physical redirection may be used to keep a child from immediate imminent danger. The child must be immediately released once removed from imminent danger.

Rule 2.225.I. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 9, 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: Oct 9, 2026.

Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access or the potentail to have 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.D.4.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 14, 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: Sep 14, 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: Sep 14, 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: Aug 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: Aug 19, 2026.

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: Jul 21, 2026.

Any person intentionally making a false statement or report to the Department or to any agency delegated by the Department to make an investigation or inspection under the provisions of the Child Care Licensing Act may be fined up to $250 a day for the first day, $500 for the second day, $1,000 a day for the third and subsequent days to a maximum of $10,000.

Rule 2.113.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 26, 2026.

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. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 26, 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: Jun 26, 2026.

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. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 10, 2026.

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: Jun 26, 2026.

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 26, 2026.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 26, 2026.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 26, 2026.

Some sand or equivalent dry material or water play should be offered to children eighteen (18) months of age or older, indoors or outdoors, at least monthly and year-round.

Rule 2.229.P. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 26, 2026.

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 11, 2026.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 11, 2026.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 11, 2026.

The director of the center must be present at the center at least sixty percent (60%) of any day that the center is open.

Rule 2.217.A.3. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 11, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 11, 2026.

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: The sound monitoring equipment is able to pick up the sounds of all sleeping infants;

Rule 2.223.C.13.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 11, 2026.

Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.

Rule 2.223.C.2.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 11, 2026.

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: Jun 5, 2026.

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: Jun 4, 2026.

The director of the center must be present at the center at least sixty percent (60%) of any day that the center is open.

Rule 2.217.A.3. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 4, 2026.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of the last day of employment, staff members must be provided a letter verifying their experience at the center. The letter must contain the center’s address, phone number, and license number; the employee’s start date and end date; and the total number of hours worked with children. Hours worked with infants and toddlers must be documented separately from hours worked with other age groups. The letter must be signed by a director, owner, or human resources agent of the center or governing body.

Rule 2.212.M. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 30, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2026.

All sleep/rest equipment must be safe, sturdy, and free from hazards including, but not limited to broken or loose slats, torn mattress, chipping paint or loose screws.

Rule 2.223.C.5. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2026.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Indoor/Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2026.

Any center having a director assigned to a classroom must have qualified and adequate staff, allowing the director or qualified staff the ability to attend to the duties of a director as they arise.

Rule 2.205.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 19, 2026.

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: Mar 19, 2026.

The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.

Rule 2.120.C.1.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 18, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2026.

Any center having a director assigned to a classroom must have qualified and adequate staff, allowing the director or qualified staff the ability to attend to the duties of a director as they arise.

Rule 2.205.D. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 18, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2026.

The following records must be on file at the center: A list of current staff members, substitutes, and staffing patterns;

Rule 2.208.A.2. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 18, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2026.

If the director is qualified by a current early childhood professional credential level III or higher, the individual must submit the level III or higher credential to the Department’s PDIS to obtain a large center director qualification letter.

Rule 2.214.A.1. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 18, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2026.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 18, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 18, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2026.

Mattresses for cribs and futons must have a properly fitted, clean sheet.

Rule 2.223.C.2.a. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 18, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2026.

An individualized diet and feeding schedule must be provided according to a written plan submitted by the parent or by the child’s physician with the knowledge and consent of the parent. A change of diet and schedule must be noted on each child’s daily activity schedule and posted in an area clearly visible to the staff.

Rule 2.224.B.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Infant Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 18, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Equipment/Materials. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 18, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2026.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 18, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jun 16, 2026.

The Trails child abuse and neglect records 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.

Rule 2.120.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 7, 2026.

In order to obtain any Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint criminal history records, each applicant listed below must have their fingerprints taken and processed at a vendor approved by CBI. Approved vendors may be located using the CBI website at Colorado.gov/cbi. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked, identified as follows: Each applicant for an original license for a center, facility, or agency and any adult eighteen (18) years of age or older who resides in the licensed center, facility or agency.

Rule 2.121.A.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 7, 2026.

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: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;

Rule 2.209.A.7. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 7, 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: Sep 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 7, 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: Sep 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 7, 2026.

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 2.213.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 7, 2026.

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: Oct 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 7, 2026.

If a medication is out of date or left over, the parent(s)/guardian(s) is responsible for picking up the medication. If the parent(s)/guardian(s) do not respond, the center must dispose of the medications as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Rule 2.220.J. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 7, 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: Sep 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 7, 2026.

Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Rule 2.237.B. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 24, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jan 7, 2026.

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:The child’s full name, birth date, current address, and date of enrollment;

Rule 2.209.A.1. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 18, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 18, 2025.

An early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:

Rule 2.216.A.1. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 4, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 18, 2025.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 4, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 18, 2025.

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. From a complaint. CDEC’s category: General Requirement/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 16, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Feb 20, 2025.

In order to obtain any Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint criminal history records, each applicant listed below must have their fingerprints taken and processed at a vendor approved by CBI. Approved vendors may be located using the CBI website at Colorado.gov/cbi. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked, identified as follows:

Rule 2.121.A.1. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 2, 2024.

Criminal background check requests must be successfully completed 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.D.4.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 2, 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: Oct 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 2, 2024.

All child care facilities must operate in compliance with local planning and zoning requirements of the municipality, city and county, or county where the facility is located.

Rule 2.122.C. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 2, 2024.

A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following: Verification of qualifications and training.

Rule 2.210.A.2. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 2, 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: Oct 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 2, 2024.

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: Oct 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 2, 2024.

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: Oct 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 2, 2024.

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: Nov 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 2, 2024.

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 2.213.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 2, 2024.

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: Oct 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 2, 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: Oct 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 2, 2024.

If the toddler program is combined with a large child care center or an infant program, toddler facilities, both indoor and outdoor, must be completely separate from facilities for other age groups, except as allowed by rule sections 2.232(A)(6) and (8). If the facility wishes to provide opportunities for a toddler to have occasional contact with siblings, plans must be approved by the Department licensing representative.

Rule 2.233.C.2. CDEC’s category: Toddler Program. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 2, 2024.

Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Rule 2.237.B. CDEC’s category: Building Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 24, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 2, 2024.

The following records must be on file at the center: A list of current staff members, substitutes, and staffing patterns;

Rule 2.208.A.2. From a complaint. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 27, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 24, 2024.

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: Apr 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 17, 2024.

Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a State Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness. 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 State Department-approved training

Rule 7.701.100.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 15, 2023.

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 7.701.100.F.2.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 15, 2023.

All child care facilities must operate in compliance with local planning and zoning requirements of the municipality, city and county, or county where the facility is located.

Rule 7.701.34.C.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 15, 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: Nov 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 15, 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: Nov 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 15, 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: Nov 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 15, 2023.

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 7.702.42.F. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 15, 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: Nov 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 15, 2023.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, 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 7.702.42.H. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 15, 2023.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all staff required to register with the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (listed in Section 7.702.33, 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 7.702.42.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 15, 2023.

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 7.702.45.B.1.d. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 15, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Dec 15, 2023.