8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1402-1-2.243

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.243 - CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AND PRESCHOOLS OPERATED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

A. The administration of medical marijuana must comply with policies listed in sections 12-255-120 and 12-255-127, C.R.S.

B. Director Requirements

1. Preschool age classrooms that are operated by public school districts are not required to have a large center director qualified staff member assigned to each program when they have an organizational structure that includes at least ten (10) administrative support elements from the following:

a. Colorado Preschool Program Coordinator;

b. Parent Educational Specialist;

c. Principal;

d. Health Coordinator;

e. Nurse;

f. Health Technician;

g. Food Service Director;

h. A Registered Dietitian or an individual with a Master's level or higher education in Nutrition;

i. Fire/Health/Safety Inspector;

j. Mental Health Team;

k. Speech Language Pathologist;

l. Occupational/Physical Therapist;

m. School Psychologist;

n. Family Outreach Worker;

o. Human Resource Specialist; or

p. Transportation Manager.

2. The program must obtain a director who meets large center director qualifications if substantial evidence has been found leading to an adverse licensing action for any of the following:

a. Lack of supervision;

b. Operating out of the approved staff member to child ratio; or

c. Operating without sufficient qualified staff.

3. Programs who have their director privileges revoked may submit a request for consideration after a period of two (2) years from successful completion of the adverse licensing action.

C. Substitutes

1. Substitutes for directors of part-day public school preschools may be from the sponsoring school system's list of approved substitutes. Substitutes who do not meet director qualifications must consult with a qualified director on administering the center in accordance with early childhood principles and practices and licensing rules.

2. In licensed programs operated by public school districts, substitutes may be from the sponsoring school system's list of approved substitutes. Substitutes who do not meet qualifications for the position that they are substituting for can be used up to ten (10) calendar days per year. The dates and times must be recorded and made available for review at all times.

D. Outdoor Space Requirements

1. Licensed preschool programs operated by public school districts who do not meet fencing or barrier requirements in rule section 2.232(A)(3), may use the school's perimeter fencing if they maintain a ratio of one (1) staff member to eight (8) children.

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8 CCR 1402-1-2.243

46 CR 22, November 25, 2023, effective 12/15/2023