8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1402-1-2.231
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025
Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.231 - INDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENTA. Indoor Space Requirements 1. There must be open, indoor play space of at least thirty (30) square feet of floor space per child, including space for movable furniture and equipment. For space to be counted in the square footage calculation, the space must be accessible and used by children.2. Indoor play areas must be uncluttered, safe, and allow for freedom of movement.3. Adequate storage space must be provided for indoor and outdoor equipment and supplies.4. Number of Children Allowed in One (1) Room AGE OF CHILDREN | MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN A ROOM |
6 weeks to 18 months | 10 infants |
12 months to 18 months | 10 infants |
12 months to 36 months | 20 toddlers |
18 months to 24 months | 20 toddlers |
24 months to 36 months | 28 toddlers |
30 months to 36 months | 28 toddlers |
5. Square Footage Requirement per Child AGE OF CHILD | SEPARATE FREE PLAY AREA | SEPARATE SLEEP AREA | COMBINED SLEEP AND PLAY AREA |
6 weeks to 18 months (infants) | 35 square feet | Adequate space to accommodate size of cribs and needs of infant and staff | 50 square feet |
12 months to 36 months (toddlers) | 30 square feet | 30 square feet | 45 square feet |
2-1/2 years to 5 years (preschool) | N/A | N/A | 30 square feet |
5 years and over (school-age) | N/A | N/A | 30 square feet |
6. In the infant program, the minimum indoor space per infant for sleep and activities is fifty (50) square feet. a. In a combination sleep/activity rooms, the sleep area must be separated by a sturdy divider from the area used for activities, and cribs must be arranged so that all infants and cribs are easily accessible to staff members.46 CR 22, November 25, 2023, effective 12/15/2023