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Why Choose A Licensed Provider?
- A licensed child care provider must comply with specific health and safety rules regulated by the Colorado Department of Human Services.
- In order to verify compliance with standards intended to promote and encourage child care in environments that contribute to the safety, health, protection and well-being of children, the Colorado Department of Human Services requires thorough and ongoing appraisals of child care facilities, persons working in the child care profession, and the nature of care provided.
- A licensed child care provider must possess knowledge of child growth and development, early childhood care and education, child nutrition, appropriate discipline, child abuse recognition and reporting, operation of a family child care business, and safety and health care practices. Training in CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, Universal Precautions and Early Childhood Training are required by the Colorado Department of Human Services in order to obtain a license.
- Before a license can be issued, the child care provider, as well as any adults living in the same household or employees must submit to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a complete set of fingerprints to obtain any criminal record held by the CBI.
- Medical exams are required for licensed providers and their families.
- Nutritious meals, appropriate discipline, personal hygiene, appropriate toys and equipment and safety features are all regulated by the Colorado Department of Human Services in order to obtain and renew a license.
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