8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1402-1-2.806

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.806 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SUBSTITUTES

A. There must be a dated letter of agreement with each substitute which includes the specific job responsibilities/job description. The letter of agreement must be executed upon hire by both the agency and the substitute. Prior to being placed at a child care facility, substitutes must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the agency policies and procedures. All substitutes must be notified of changes to policies and procedures.

B. All substitutes must be eighteen (18) years or older and qualified for the position which they will be providing substitute care.

C. All substitutes must be registered in the professional development information system.

D. All substitutes must have completed all the pre-service training courses listed in rule section 2.807(A)(4), prior to being placed at a child care facility.

E. All substitutes must complete the Department-approved playground safety training prior to working with children and annually.

F. All substitutes must complete the Department-approved injury prevention training prior to working with children and annually.

G. The personnel file of each substitute must contain clearance or arrest report from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation resulting from the staff member's criminal record check in accordance with rule section 2.121 of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities.

H. The personnel file of each substitute must contain the results of the Department's automated child abuse and neglect system. In accordance with rule section 2.120 of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities.

I. Substitutes must be current for all immunizations routinely recommended for adults by their health care provider.

J. All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once, and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

8 CCR 1402-1-2.806

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