C.R.S. Section 26.5-5-322
Periodic review of licensing rules and procedures

  • legislative declaration

(1)

The general assembly finds that changes in demographics and economic trends in Colorado have increased the need for high-quality and affordable child care. The general assembly also recognizes that the provision of child care in this state and in the nation is a rapidly growing industry subject to many changes. The general assembly further finds that there is a need for continuing comprehensive review of the rules and the licensing procedures governing child care centers and family child care homes that includes the adequate and full participation of parents, consumers, child care providers, and interested persons. The general assembly finds that such a review with the goal of identifying problems in the fragmentation and lack of uniformity of standards in the licensing process would benefit the state and result in improvements in the regulation of this industry that is so vital to the health and well-being of the state’s children and citizens.

(2)

By July 1, 2023, and at least every five years thereafter, the department shall conduct a comprehensive review of the licensing rules for child care centers and family child care homes and the procedures relating to and governing child care centers and family child care homes, including procedures for the review of backgrounds of employees and owners. In conducting such periodic review, the department shall consult with parents and consumers of child care, child care providers, the department of public health and environment, the department of human services, experts in the child care field, and other interested parties throughout the state. The periodic review must include an examination of the rules applicable to child care centers and family child care homes, the process of licensing such facilities, uniformity of standards or lack thereof in the licensing process, statewide standardization of investigations and enforcement of licensing by the department, duplication and conflicts in rules, requirements, or procedures between the department and the department of public health and environment, and recommendations for streamlining and unifying the licensing process. The review must also include an examination of rules and procedures regarding the general physical and mental health of employees and owners. At the conclusion of each review, the department shall report its findings and conclusions and its recommendations for administrative changes and for legislation to the executive director of the department of early childhood and the executive director of the department of public health and environment.

Source: Section 26.5-5-322 — Periodic review of licensing rules and procedures - legislative declaration, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-26.­5.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

26.5‑5‑101
Colorado shines quality rating and improvement system - created
26.5‑5‑102
School-readiness quality improvement program - created - rules
26.5‑5‑103
Quality evaluation and improvement of early childhood care and education programs - use of Colorado works money
26.5‑5‑201
Short title
26.5‑5‑202
Definitions
26.5‑5‑203
Colorado infant and toddler quality and availability grant program - creation
26.5‑5‑204
Eligibility for grants - applications - deadlines
26.5‑5‑205
Reporting requirements
26.5‑5‑301
Short title
26.5‑5‑302
Legislative declaration concerning the protections afforded by regulation
26.5‑5‑303
Definitions
26.5‑5‑304
Application of part - definition - repeal
26.5‑5‑305
Public preschool provider - licensing - rules
26.5‑5‑306
Substitute child care providers - substitute placement agency - licensing - rules
26.5‑5‑307
Application of part - guest child care facilities - public services short-term child care facilities - definition
26.5‑5‑308
Application of part - neighborhood youth organizations - rules - licensing - duties and responsibilities - definitions
26.5‑5‑309
Licenses - rules - definition
26.5‑5‑310
Compliance with local government zoning regulations - notice to local governments - provisional licensure - rules
26.5‑5‑311
Fees - when original applications, reapplications, and renewals for licensure are required - creation of child care licensing cash fund - rules
26.5‑5‑312
Application forms - criminal sanctions for perjury
26.5‑5‑313
Applications - materials waivers - appeals - rules
26.5‑5‑314
Standards for facilities and agencies - rules - definition
26.5‑5‑315
Staffing during emergency circumstances - definitions
26.5‑5‑316
Investigations and inspections - local authority - reports - rules
26.5‑5‑317
Denial of license - suspension - revocation - probation - refusal to renew license - fines
26.5‑5‑318
Notice of negative licensing action - filing of complaints
26.5‑5‑319
Institutes
26.5‑5‑320
Injunctive proceedings
26.5‑5‑321
Penalty - short title
26.5‑5‑322
Periodic review of licensing rules and procedures - legislative declaration
26.5‑5‑323
Civil penalties - fines - child care cash fund - created
26.5‑5‑324
Child care resource and referral system - created
26.5‑5‑325
Family child care homes - administration of routine medications - parental direction - rules
26.5‑5‑326
Exempt family child care home providers - fingerprint-based criminal history record check - child care assistance program money - temporary care - rules - definitions
26.5‑5‑327
Unique student identifying numbers - rules
26.5‑5‑328
Applications for licenses
26.5‑5‑329
Testing for the presence of lead in drinking water in child care centers and family child care homes - compliance with public health requirements - repeal
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 26.5-5-322’s source at colorado​.gov