8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1402-1-2.205
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024
Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.205 - ADMINISTRATIONChild care centers shall adhere to the requirements of this rule section and the "Administration" sections in rule sections 2.122-2.127, of the "General Rules for Child Care Facilities."
A. The governing body must appoint a director who will be responsible to the governing body and who will be delegated the authority and responsibility for the operation of the center according to its defined purpose and policies.B. The governing body must formulate the purpose and policies to be followed by the center. It must have a regular planned review of such purpose and policies to determine that the center is in compliance with licensing rules.C. The governing body is responsible for providing necessary facilities, adequate financing, qualified personnel, services, and program functions for the safety and well-being of children in accordance with these rules.D. Any center having a director assigned to a classroom must have qualified and adequate staff, allowing the director or qualified staff the ability to attend to the duties of a director as they arise.E. The director of the center is responsible for administering the center in accordance with licensing rules. The director must plan and supervise the child development program, plan for or participate in selection of staff, plan for orientation and staff development, supervise and coordinate staff activities, evaluate staff performance, and participate in the program activities.F. Licensed child care centers enrolling children five (5) years of age or younger are required to participate in Colorado Shines, the state quality rating and improvement system.46 CR 22, November 25, 2023, effective 12/15/2023