Code of Colorado Regulations
1400 - Department of Early Childhood
1402 - Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration
8 CCR 1402-1 - CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSING RULES AND REGULATIONS
BUILDING AND FACILITIES
Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.526 - TOILET FACILITIES

Universal Citation: 1400 CO Code Regs 8 CCR 1402-1-2.526

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024

A. Children must be allowed the use of gender-segregated toilet facilities that are consistent with their gender identity, with toilets separated by partitions to provide privacy or private toilet facilities.

B. There must be a minimum of one (1) toilet per thirty (30) or fewer children for which the center is licensed. Hand-washing facilities must be available at the ratio of one (1) sink per thirty (30) or fewer children. After April 1, 2018, all new construction must have a minimum of one (1) toilet and one (1) hand washing sink per every fifteen (15) or fewer children for which the center is licensed.

C. Children with specific toileting needs

1. The center must have one (1) or more designated change areas for all children in need of changing. The change area must:
a. Meet a child's individual and developmental needs and be large enough to accommodate the size of the child;

b. Have a place inaccessible to children for storing all change supplies and disinfecting solutions and products;

c. Have sufficient supplies; and

d. Be located and arranged to provide privacy in need of diaper changing and toileting assistance.

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