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Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.215 - DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS - SMALL CHILD CARE CENTER

8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1402-1-2.215

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Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024
Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.215 - DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS - SMALL CHILD CARE CENTER
A. The director or substitute director of a small center must either: meet large center director qualifications or meet at least one (1) of the following qualifications:
1. Possess a current teaching license issued by the Colorado Department of Education with an endorsement in the area of elementary education, early childhood education, early childhood special education, early childhood special education specialist; or principal licensure;
2. Possess a current early childhood professional credential level II or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department;
3. Current certification as a child development associate (CDA) credential in: center-based, preschool; center-based, infant-toddler; or family child care; or other Department-approved credential;
4. Two (2) years and nine (9) months (5,005 hours) of satisfactory experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than eight (8) years of age who are not related to the individual, and at least two (2) three (3)-semester credit hour courses from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, and one (1) of the courses must be either:
a. Introduction to Early Childhood; or
b. Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for Children or has been issued Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion; or
5. Nine (9) months (1,365 hours) of satisfactory experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than eight (8) years of age who are not related to the individual, and an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university, with at least two (2) three (3)-semester credit hour courses in early childhood education, and one (1) of the courses must be either:
a. Introduction to Early Childhood Professions; or
b. Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for children or has been issued a Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion.
6. Three (3) months (455 hours) of satisfactory experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than eight (8) years of age who are not related to the individual; and an Associate's degree in child development or early childhood education from an accredited college or university, with at least two (2) three (3)-semester credit hour courses in either:
a. Introduction to Early Childhood Professions or possesses a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in: Center-Based, Preschool; Center-Based, Infant-Toddler; or Family Child Care; or
b. Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for Children or has been issued a Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion.
B. Satisfactory experience includes all options listed at rule section 2.214(C).
C. All course grades used for the small child care center director requirements must be a "C" or better.
D. Substitute Director Requirements
1. In the absence of the director of a small center, an individual who meets director qualifications for a small center or a large center must substitute for the director.

8 CCR 1402-1-2.215

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