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Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.505 - STATEMENT OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1402-1-2.505

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Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, May 30, 2024
Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.505 - STATEMENT OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A. At the time of enrollment, and upon amendments to policies and procedures, the center must give the parent(s)/guardian(s) the center's policies and procedures, and provide the opportunity to ask questions. Written copies must be available either electronically or in hard copy. The center must obtain a signed document stating that the parent(s)/guardian(s) have received the policies and procedures, and by signing the policies and procedures document, the parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to follow, accept the conditions of, and give authorization and approval for the activities described in the policies and procedures. Policies must address or include the each of the following:
1. The center's purpose and its philosophy on child care.
2. The ages of children accepted.
3. Services offered for special needs children in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (see rule section 2.119 of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities).
4. The hours and dates when the center is in operation, specific hours during which special activities are offered, and holidays when the center is closed.
5. The policy regarding inclement weather.
6. The procedure concerning admission and enrollment of children.
7. An itemized fee schedule.
8. The procedure to ensure the location of children is known at all times, how children are accounted for throughout the day, and that children are supervised at all times by their assigned staff member.
9. The procedure on guidance, positive instruction, supporting positive behavior, discipline and consequences, including how the center will:
a. Cultivate positive child, staff and family relationships;
b. Create and maintain a socially and emotionally respectful early learning and care environment;
c. Implement teaching strategies supporting positive behavior, pro-social peer interaction, and overall social and emotional competence in young children;
d. Provide individualized social and emotional intervention supports for children who need them, including methods for understanding child behavior; and developing, adopting and implementing a team-based positive behavior support plan with the intent to reduce challenging behavior and prevent suspensions and expulsions; and
e. Access an early childhood mental health consultant, as defined in section 26.5-3-701, C.R.S., or other specialist as needed.
10. The procedure for handling children's illnesses, accidents, and injuries, including when children will be excluded from care and notification of parents/guardians.
11. The procedures followed when a child is separated from their group and is not under the direct supervision of their assigned staff member.
12. The procedure for transporting children, if applicable, including transportation arrangements and parental permission for excursions and related activities.
13. The written policy and procedure governing field trips, television and video viewing, and special activities, including the staff's role for the supervision of children.
14. The procedure on children's safety related to riding in a vehicle, seating, supervision, and emergency procedures on the road.
15. The procedure for releasing children from the center only to persons for whom the center has written authorization.
16. The procedures followed when a child is picked up from the center after the closing hours of the center or not picked up at all, and the procedure to ensure that all children are picked up before the staff leave for the day.
17. The procedure for caring for children who arrive late to the center and their class/group is away from the center on a field trip or excursion.
18. The procedure for storing and administering children's medicines and delegation of medication administration in compliance with section 12-255-131, C.R.S., of the "Nurse and Nurse Aide Practice Act."
19. The procedure concerning children's personal belongings and money.
20. The policy concerning meals and snacks
21. The policy and procedure regarding visitors.
22. The procedure for filing a complaint about child care including the name, address and telephone number of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (see rule section 2.125 of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities).
23. The procedure for reporting child abuse and/or neglect, including the name of the county department of social/ human services and phone number of where a child abuse report should be made (see section 2.126 of the General Rules for Child Care Facilities).
24. The policy for notification when child care service is withdrawn by the program, or when parents or guardians withdraw their child(ren) from the center.
25. The procedure, if applicable, for transitioning children between school or community sponsored activities.
26. The policy on the steps the center will take prior to the suspension, expulsion, or request to parents/guardians to withdraw a child from care due to concerns about the child's behavioral issues. These procedures must be consistent with the center's policy on guidance, positive instruction, discipline and consequences, and include documentation of the steps taken to understand and respond to challenging behavior.

8 CCR 1402-1-2.505

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