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Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.504 - DEFINITIONS

8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1402-1-2.504

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Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025
Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.504 - DEFINITIONS
A. A "school-age child care center" (hereafter referred to as the "center") is a child care center that provides care for whole or part of the day for the care of five (5) or more children who are between five (5) and eighteen (18) years of age. Children four (4) years of age, who will turn five (5) on or before October 15th of the current calendar year may attend the center as part of a "building-based school-age child care center" or "building-based day camp" summer program. The center must operate for more than one week during the year. The term includes facilities commonly known as "day camps," "summer camps," "before and after school programs," and "extended day programs." This includes centers operating with or without compensation for such care, and with or without stated educational purposes.
B. A "building-based school-age child care center" is a child care program that provides care for five (5) or more children who are between five (5) and eighteen (18) years of age. The center is located in a building that is regularly used for the care of children.
C. A "day camp" is a school-age child care center which operates at least four (4) hours a day primarily during one season of the year, and during school vacation periods for children between five (5) and eighteen (18) years of age. Programs may operate daily between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Day camp programs may offer no more than two (2) overnight stays per camp session.

The types of day camps are as follows:

1. A "building based day camp" is a child care center that provides care for five (5) or more children who are between five (5) and eighteen (18) years of age. The day camp is located in a building which, along with the outdoor surroundings, is regularly used by the program.
2. A "mobile day camp" is a child care center that provides programming for five (5) or more children who are at least six (6) years of age. Children move from one site to another by means of transportation provided by the governing body of the program. The program uses no permanent building on a regular basis. Mobile day camp programs may operate in multiple sites, in a single county, under one license.
3. An "outdoor-based day camp" is a child care center that provides care for five (5) or more children who are at least six (6) years of age. The day camp does not use a permanent building on a regular basis and provides programming in a permanent outdoor or park setting.
D. "Adverse Weather" means weather that poses a significant health risk that includes wind chill factor below -15°F (-26°C) and heat index at or above 94°F (32°C), as identified by the by the National Weather Service (NWS). When temperatures are above 90°F, school-age child care centers must monitor children for signs of overheating and ensure children have access to shade and water at all times.
E. "Air Quality Index Advisory Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" means an Air Quality Index value of 101 to 150. People with asthma, children, and older adults are the groups most at risk as defined and explained by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2018-04/aqi_brochure_02_14_0.pdf (Feb. 2024), herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These resources are available at no cost from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at https://www.airnow.gov/aqi/aqi-basics/. These resources are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.
F. "Health care provider" means a Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, and Nurse Practitioner registered or licensed by the Colorado Medical Board or the State Board of Nursing.
G. The "Department" means the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
H. "Staff" and all references to staff or staff positions include paid staff, equally qualified volunteers, and substitutes.

8 CCR 1402-1-2.504

46 CR 22, November 25, 2023, effective 12/15/2023
47 CR 15, August 10, 2024, effective 8/30/2024