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Colorado ChildcareLicensing Requirements

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Colorado Pre-Inspection Checklist

Based on CDEC Rules Regulating Child Care Centers (12 CCR 2509-8) requirements • 50 items • Generated from bloomily.app

Center Name: _________________________________ Date: _____________

Licensing

License displayed in prominent location

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.11

Capacity not exceeded

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.11

Operating within licensed hours

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.11

Written operational policies available

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.11

Parent handbook current and distributed

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.11

Physical Environment

Indoor space meets minimum (35 sq ft per child)

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Outdoor play area adequate (75 sq ft per child)

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Temperature maintained appropriately

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Adequate lighting in all areas

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Toilets clean and child-accessible

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Handwashing facilities available

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Drinking water readily accessible

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Sleeping/napping equipment appropriate

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Outdoor equipment safe and maintained

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Fall zones with resilient surfacing

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Health Practices

Daily health observation performed

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.62

Handwashing procedures followed

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.62

Diapering area sanitized properly

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.62

Medications stored locked and inaccessible

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.63

First aid supplies stocked and accessible

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.62

Illness exclusion policy enforced

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.62

Safe sleep practices followed (infants)

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.62

Safety Practices

Fire extinguishers inspected annually

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Smoke detectors working

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Emergency exits marked and unobstructed

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Fire drills conducted monthly

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Severe weather drills quarterly

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Lockdown drills semi-annually

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Evacuation drill annually

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Drill records documented properly

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Emergency plan posted

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Hazardous materials stored safely

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Staff Requirements

CBI/FBI background check current for all staff

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.42

TRAILS child abuse check completed

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.42

Director meets qualification requirements

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.41

CPR certification current

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.44

First Aid certification current

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.44

Staff-to-child ratios maintained

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.53

Annual training completed (15 hours)

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.44

Medication administration training current

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.63

Health statement on file

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.42

Safe sleep training (infant caregivers)

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.44

Child Records

Enrollment forms complete

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.61

Emergency contact information current

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.61

Immunization records on file (CO Certificate)

Ref: C.R.S. 25-4-901

Physical exam within 30 days of enrollment

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.61

Pickup authorization documented

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.61

Allergy/special needs documented

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.61

Supervision

Children supervised at all times

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.53

Sign-in/out procedures followed

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.61

This checklist is provided for reference only. Always verify requirements with your state licensing agency.

Pre-Inspection Checklist

50 items based on Colorado CDEC Rules Regulating Child Care Centers (12 CCR 2509-8) requirements

Licensing(5)Physical Environment(10)Health Practices(7)Safety Practices(10)Staff Requirements(10)Child Records(6)Supervision(2)

License displayed in prominent location

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.11

Licensing

Capacity not exceeded

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.11

Licensing

Operating within licensed hours

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.11

Licensing

Written operational policies available

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.11

Licensing

Parent handbook current and distributed

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.11

Licensing

Indoor space meets minimum (35 sq ft per child)

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Physical Environment

Outdoor play area adequate (75 sq ft per child)

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Physical Environment

Temperature maintained appropriately

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Physical Environment

Adequate lighting in all areas

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Physical Environment

Toilets clean and child-accessible

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Physical Environment

Handwashing facilities available

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Physical Environment

Drinking water readily accessible

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Physical Environment

Sleeping/napping equipment appropriate

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Physical Environment

Outdoor equipment safe and maintained

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Physical Environment

Fall zones with resilient surfacing

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Physical Environment

Daily health observation performed

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.62

Health Practices

Handwashing procedures followed

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.62

Health Practices

Diapering area sanitized properly

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.62

Health Practices

Medications stored locked and inaccessible

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.63

Health Practices

First aid supplies stocked and accessible

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.62

Health Practices

Illness exclusion policy enforced

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.62

Health Practices

Safe sleep practices followed (infants)

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.62

Health Practices

Fire extinguishers inspected annually

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Safety Practices

Smoke detectors working

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Safety Practices

Emergency exits marked and unobstructed

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Safety Practices

Fire drills conducted monthly

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Safety Practices

Severe weather drills quarterly

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Safety Practices

Lockdown drills semi-annually

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Safety Practices

Evacuation drill annually

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Safety Practices

Drill records documented properly

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Safety Practices

Emergency plan posted

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.72

Safety Practices

Hazardous materials stored safely

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.51

Safety Practices

CBI/FBI background check current for all staff

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.42

Staff Requirements

TRAILS child abuse check completed

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.42

Staff Requirements

Director meets qualification requirements

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.41

Staff Requirements

CPR certification current

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.44

Staff Requirements

First Aid certification current

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.44

Staff Requirements

Staff-to-child ratios maintained

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.53

Staff Requirements

Annual training completed (15 hours)

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.44

Staff Requirements

Medication administration training current

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.63

Staff Requirements

Health statement on file

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.42

Staff Requirements

Safe sleep training (infant caregivers)

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.44

Staff Requirements

Enrollment forms complete

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.61

Child Records

Emergency contact information current

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.61

Child Records

Immunization records on file (CO Certificate)

Ref: C.R.S. 25-4-901

Child Records

Physical exam within 30 days of enrollment

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.61

Child Records

Pickup authorization documented

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.61

Child Records

Allergy/special needs documented

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.61

Child Records

Children supervised at all times

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.53

Supervision

Sign-in/out procedures followed

Ref: 12 CCR 2509-8 Section 7.702.61

Supervision

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