Rita Predmore

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a building and physical premises training. The training must include identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, vehicular traffic, handing and storage of hazardous materials, and the appropriate storage of biological contaminants.:

Rule 2.312.F. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 2, 2026.

The following emergency records must be kept and maintained at the family child care home for twelve (12) months: Dates of monthly smoke alarm testing.

Rule 2.318.C.3. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Oct 2, 2026.

Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) 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 licensed family child care home.

Rule 2.321.A.3. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 2, 2026.

Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) 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 licensed family child care home.

Rule 2.321.A.3. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Sep 6, 2026.

All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.337.B.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 13, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 28, 2026.

Outdoor physical free play materials must consist of at least five (5) age appropriate toys and equipment in good repair, such as: push toys, riding toys, tossing toys, climbing equipment, balance boards, swings, slides, balls, toss games, and sports equipment. These must be provided daily except in extreme weather.

Rule 2.333.L. CDEC’s category: Materials/Media/Indoor Equipment. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 31, 2026.

All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.337.B.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 15, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 31, 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: Mar 31, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 27, 2026.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved training in standard precautions that meets current occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.C. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 31, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 27, 2026.

Prior to working with children, if working with children less than three (3) years of age, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and can be applied towards ongoing annual training hours in the year that it is completed.

Rule 2.312.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 31, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 27, 2026.

Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.H. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 31, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 27, 2026.

Prior to working with infants, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.I. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 31, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 27, 2026.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider and all individuals responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 31, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 27, 2026.

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. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

Prior to working with children, the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved training in standard precautions that meets current occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.C. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

Prior to working with children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.H. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

Prior to working with infants, the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff members must complete a Department-approved safe sleep training. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.I. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider and all individuals responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.312.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

The following emergency records must be kept and maintained at the family child care home for twelve (12) months: Dates of monthly smoke alarm testing.

Rule 2.318.C.3. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

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: Nov 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

All hazardous items and materials must be inaccessible to children including, but not limited to, office supplies, matches, plastic bags, cleaning and laundry materials, perfumes, curling irons, adult sharp scissors and knives, cosmetics, shaving lotions, hair products, poisonous plants, and all items labeled by manufacturer as “keep out of reach of children.”

Rule 2.336.C.1. CDEC’s category: Safety Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.337.B.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Nov 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

Subsequent health evaluations for the primary provider, applicant 2, and children residing in the home who are less than ten (10) years of age must be obtained every two (2) years or as required in a written plan signed by a licensed physician or other health care provider. A new family member and/or a new resident of the home must obtain a health evaluation form signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care provider within thirty (30) days from the date the individual began living in the home.

Rule 2.311.A.14. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training regarding playground safety for homes. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Rule 2.312.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved introduction to the early intervention and preschool special education programs. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Rule 2.312.M. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department-approved training for recognizing the impact of bias on early childhood professionals. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing training requirements;

Rule 2.312.N. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, the equally qualified provider, qualified substitutes, and all staff must complete a Department- approved training regarding “Injury Prevention for Homes.” This course is required once and will count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.312.P. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

Within ninety (90) calendar days of caring for children the primary provider, applicant 2, and the equally qualified provider must complete the Department-approved training “Working with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.” This course is required once and will be counted toward ongoing professional development.

Rule 2.312.Q. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent(s) or 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) 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 licensed family child care home.

Rule 2.321.A.3. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 9, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

All parents must have access to menus and must be notified of meals being served.

Rule 2.325.C. CDEC’s category: Food/Nutrition. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

All climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms, eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone, see rule section 2.337(B)(3), surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.337.B.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

Preschool and school-age climbing equipment, sliding equipment, or equipment with attached platforms must have a six (6) foot use zone surrounding the equipment.

Rule 2.337.B.3.b. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

All outdoor play areas shall frequently be surveyed and must be kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris that could cause harm to children.

Rule 2.337.D.2. CDEC’s category: Outdoor Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Dec 9, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025.

Effective December 31, 2016 each provider, staff member or regular volunteer 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 annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.707.32.A.10.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024.

Effective December 31, 2016 each provider, staff member or regular volunteer must complete a department-approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.707.32.A.11.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024.

Prior to issuance of the license, the licensee and primary provider must complete:A State Department approved training in Standard Precautions that meets current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and may be counted towards ongoing training requirements. This Standard Precautions training can be included as part of the Pre-Licensing training, in which case the total number of hours for Pre-licensing training required in 7.707.A1 is increased to sixteen (16) clock hours, and Standard Precautions training may count as no more than one (1) hour of the sixteen (16) clock hours; and,

Rule 7.707.32.A.4. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024.

Prior to issuance of the license the licensee and primary provider must complete: The State Department approved course of training for medication administration.

Rule 7.707.32.A.7. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024.

Effective December 31, 2016, each provider or staff member responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.707.32.A.9.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024.

Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent or guardian 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 practitioner. The statement of the child’s current health statusmust 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statementsmust be kept at the licensed child care home.

Rule 7.707.71.A.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024.

The provider must obtain written authority to arrange for emergency medical care for each child. Written authorization to obtain emergency medical care must be on file prior to or on the first day of admission and must be re-authorized annually.

Rule 7.707.71.B.1. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024.

Safe Sleep Training for Family Child Care Staff All staff who work with infants must complete Department-approved safe sleep training prior to working with infants and on an annual basis.

Rule 7.707.75.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jan 10, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024.

Effective December 31, 2016 each provider, staff member or regular volunteer 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 annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.707.32.A.10.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024.

Effective December 31, 2016 each provider, staff member or regular volunteer must complete a department-approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.707.32.A.11.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024.

Prior to issuance of the license the licensee and primary provider must complete: The State Department approved course of training for medication administration.

Rule 7.707.32.A.7. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024.

Effective December 31, 2016, each provider or staff member responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunization records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) immunization course within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.707.32.A.9.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024.

At the time of admission each child’s file contains:Documentation of immunization status or exemption, including month and year each immunization was administered. Immunizations must be updated and recorded as specified on the certificate of immunization or alternate certificate of immunization as supplied and approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Colorado law requires that proof of immunization be provided prior to the first day of admission.

Rule 7.707.71.A.1.c. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024.

Within thirty (30) days after admission, and within thirty (30) days following the expiration date, the parent or guardian 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 practitioner. The statement of the child’s current health statusmust 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 under two and one-half (2-1/2 ) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statementsmust be kept at the licensed child care home.

Rule 7.707.71.A.2. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Mar 12, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024.

The provider must obtain written authority to arrange for emergency medical care for each child. Written authorization to obtain emergency medical care must be on file prior to or on the first day of admission and must be re-authorized annually.

Rule 7.707.71.B.1. CDEC’s category: Admission/Child Care Services. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Feb 10, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024.