Title 26.5, Early Childhood Programs and Services
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-100.3 Definitions
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As used in this part 1, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Colorado shines system means the Colorado shines quality rating and improvement system created in section 26.5-5-101 (1). Source: L. 2025: Entire section added, (SB 25-275), ch. 377, p. 2082, � 233, effective Augu…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-201 Short title
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The short title of this part 2 is the Colorado Infant and Toddler Quality and Availability Grant Program. Source: L. 2022: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 22-1295), ch. 123, p. 717, � 3, effective July 1. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 26-6.7-101 as…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-202 Definitions
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As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Colorado child care assistance program or CCCAP means the Colorado child care assistance program created in part 1 of article 4 of this title 26.5. (2) Colorado shines system means the Colorado shines quality rati…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-204 Eligibility for grants - applications - deadlines
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(1) The department shall develop an application process and issue a request for proposals for the grant program, including notification of available money to early childhood councils, eligibility criteria, proposal requirements, and award criteria. (2) An applicant to the grant p…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-205 Reporting requirements
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(1) No later than August 15 each year, an early childhood council that receives a grant shall provide the department with an annual report concerning the outcomes of the grant. The report must include, at a minimum: (a) A summary of data received from early childhood education pr…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-301 Short title
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The short title of this part 3 is the Child Care Licensing Act. Source: L. 2022: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 22-1295), ch. 123, p. 719, � 3, effective July 1. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 26-6-101 as it existed prior to 2022. 26.5-5-302. Legis…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-303 Definitions
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As used in this part 3, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Adverse action has the same meaning as negative licensing action as defined in subsection (16)(a) of this section. (1.5) Affiliate of a licensee means: (a) Any person or entity that owns more than five percent of …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-304 Application of part - definition - repeal
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(1) This part 3 does not apply to: (a) Special schools or classes operated primarily for religious instruction or for a single skill-building purpose, as defined in department rule; (b) A child care facility that is approved, certified, or licensed by any other state agency, or b…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-305 Public preschool provider - licensing - rules
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Public preschool providers are subject to the requirements of this part 3. Because of the unique circumstances presented by preschool classrooms provided by school districts and charter schools, which circumstances do not arise in classrooms for older children and youth, the depa…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-309 Licenses - rules - definition - appropriation - repeal
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(1) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this part 3, a person shall not operate an agency or facility defined in this part 3 without first being licensed by the department to operate or maintain the agency or facility and paying the prescribed fee. A license issued by th…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-312 Application forms - criminal sanctions for perjury
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(1) (a) (I) All applications for the licensure of a child care facility pursuant to this part 3 must include the notice to the applicant that is set forth in subsection (1)(b) of this section. (II) Every application used in the state of Colorado for employment with a child care p…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-313 Applications - materials waivers - appeals - rules
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(1) A child care center that is subject to the licensing requirements of this part 3 is also subject to the provisions of this section. (2) (a) The department shall make available to licensed child care centers and include with every application form for licensure information con…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-314 Standards for facilities and agencies - rules - definition
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(1) The department shall prescribe and publish standards for licensing. The standards must be applicable to the various types of facilities and agencies for child care regulated and licensed by this part 3. The department shall seek the advice and assistance of persons representa…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-315 Staffing during emergency circumstances - definitions
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(1) During an emergency circumstance, a child care center may permit an employee who has successfully completed criminal background check requirements but is not a qualified caregiver to supervise children for not more than two hours while the child care center secures a qualifie…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-318 Notice of negative licensing action - filing of complaints
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(1) (a) When a child care center facility or family child care home facility licensed pursuant to this part 3 has been notified by the department of a negative licensing action or the imposition of a fine pursuant to section 26.5-5-317 (2) and (7), it shall, within ten days after…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-319 Institutes
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The department is authorized to hold institutes and programs for licensees under this part 3 to assist in the improvement of standards and practices of facilities operated and maintained by licensees and in the more efficient and practical administration and enforcement of this p…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-320 Injunctive proceedings
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The department, in the name of the people of the state of Colorado, through the attorney general of the state, must apply for an injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from operating any facility without a license that is required to be licensed un…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-321 Penalty - short title
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(1) On or after July 1, 2021, any person violating any provision of this part 3, intentionally making any false statement or report to the department or to any agency delegated by the department to make an investigation or inspection pursuant to the provisions of this part 3, or …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-323 Civil penalties - fines - child care cash fund - created
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(1) In addition to any other penalty otherwise provided by law, including section 26.5-5-321, any person violating any provision of this part 3 or intentionally making any false statement or report to the department or to any agency delegated by the department to make an investig…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-324 Child care resource and referral system - created
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The department shall design and develop a child care resource and referral system, referred to in this section as the system, to assist in promoting availability, accessibility, and quality of child care services in Colorado. The executive director, or the executive director's de…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-327 Unique student identifying numbers - rules
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The executive director shall promulgate rules as necessary for the assignment of uniquely identifying numbers to children who receive early childhood services. At a minimum, the rules must include children who receive state-subsidized or federally subsidized early childhood servi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-328 Applications for licenses
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(1) Every application by an individual for a license issued by the department or any authorized agent of the department must require the applicant's name, address, and social security number or tax identification number. (2) to (4) Repealed. Source: L. 2022: Entire article added,…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26.5-5-330 Bilingual licensing unit - appropriation
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(1) The bilingual licensing unit is created in the department to facilitate the satisfaction of the department's duties described in section 26.5-5-309 (7). (2) For the 2024-25 state fiscal year and each state fiscal year thereafter, the general assembly shall appropriate two hun…