8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1402-1-2.604

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

Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.604 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. There shall be a written program that reflects the purpose of the child care facility, including a list of activities at the child care facility. The written program must be provided to parents.

B. Parents shall be given the opportunity to indicate to child care facility staff whether they do not wish their child to participate in a special activity

C. If the child care facility participates in special activities other than those for which rules are found in this rule section, the child care facility shall develop and follow a written plan which includes at least, the following:

1. The qualifications of the supervisor as applicable to the activity.

2. The qualifications, as applicable, of any other staff members necessary for proper supervision of the activity.

3. The number of necessary staff members needed to supervise the activity.

4. Conditions under which a child may participate in the activity, such as age or skill level of the child.

5. Any special equipment necessary, its supply and condition.

6. Access to medical treatment; and

7. Development of an emergency plan.

D. Paint ball activities where children shoot paint balls at other children are prohibited at a child care facility.

E. The staff member supervising special activities shall possess evidence of appropriate experience, training, and/or certification in the program specialty. The staff member shall be present at the site of the activity whenever the activity is taking place unless otherwise indicated in these rules.

F. The qualified supervising staff member of special activities shall have the following duties:

1. Direct training of other staff members working in the activity.

2. Assign duties to staff members.

3. Assure that all necessary equipment is complete, in good repair, and safe to use.

4. Assure that environmental hazards are not severe enough to cause danger to children.

G. Rules shall be reviewed with children at the beginning of each activity.

H. First Aid supplies shall be available at each special activity site.

I. The staff to child ratio for each type of facility must be followed according to rules for that facility regardless of activity unless the ratio is different for the specified activity, in which case the activity staff to child ratio should apply.

8 CCR 1402-1-2.604

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