8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1402-1-2.221

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024
Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.221 - SUN PROTECTION
A. The center must obtain written authorization and instructions from the parent(s)/guardian(s) for the application of sunscreen or the use of another form of parent(s)/guardian(s) approved sun protection with a full-spectrum ultraviolet A/ ultraviolet B (UVA/UVB) rating of sun protection factor (SPF) thirty (30) or greater to their children's exposed skin prior to outside play year-round. a doctor's permission is not needed to use sunscreen at the center.
B. The center must apply sunscreen, have the parent(s)/guardian(s) apply sunscreen, or use another form of parent/guardian approved sun protection for children prior to children going outside. Sunscreen must be reapplied as directed by the product label.
1. When the parent(s)/guardian(s) applies sunscreen, the center must have a mechanism for documenting application times to ensure sunscreen is reapplied as directed by the product label. If documentation of application time is not available, the center must ensure that sunscreen is applied thirty (30) minutes before going outdoors. If the child will be outside for more than one (1) hour, sunscreen must be reapplied every two (2) hours.
C. When supplied for an individual child, the sunscreen must be labeled with the child's first and last name.
D. If sunscreen is provided by the center, parent(s)/guardian(s) must be notified in advance, in writing, of the type of sunscreen the center will use.
E. Children over four (4) years of age may apply sunscreen to themselves under the direct supervision of a staff member.
F. Infants under six (6) months must be kept out of direct sunlight while outdoors.

8 CCR 1402-1-2.221

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