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
HEALTH CARE
Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.512 - STATEMENTS OF HEALTH STATUS

1. A self-reported health history, including any health care plans, which indicate any communicable diseases; chronic illnesses or injuries the individual has had; any known drug reactions and allergies; medications currently being taken; any necessary health procedures or special diets; and the name address and phone number for the child's health care provider and dentist.

2. Schools are required to comply with the immunization requirements as stated in 6 CCR 1009-2. Documentation of school-required immunization status or Certificate of Medical or Nonmedical Exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Certificate of Immunization or on an "approved alternate" Certificate of Immunization. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first (1st) day of admission. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulation at 6 CCR 1009-2:VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at https://www.coloradosos.gov/CCR/Welcome.do. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.

3. If the center is located at an elementary school and all the children attend that school, the immunization records may be maintained at the school office but must be accessible to center staff members and licensing specialists during the hours the center is open.

1. Students attend for fifteen (15) days or less in a fifteen (15)-consecutive-day period, no more than twice in a calendar year; and

2. At least sixty (60) calendar days separate the two sessions within the calendar year; and

3. The center notifies parent(s) or guardian(s) that non-immunized children are enrolled on the above short-term basis.

1. When accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur, the program director or responsible adult in charge must notify the child's parent(s) or guardian(s) and, if necessary, seek medical care for the child.

2. A responsible staff member must be directly supervising any ill or injured child.