5.2 Ratios, Group Size, and Qualifications for CCDF Providers

Lead Agencies must have child care standards for providers receiving CCDF funds, appropriate to the type of child care setting involved, that address appropriate staff:child ratios, group size limits for specific age populations, and the required qualifications for providers. Lead Agencies should map their categories of care to the CCDF categories. Exemptions for relative providers will be addressed in subsection 5.8. 5.2.1 Age classifications Describe how the Lead Agency defines the following age classifications (e.g., Infant: 0 – 18 months). a. Infant. Describe: The age definition of an infant is six weeks to 18 months old. Overlap between ages infant/toddler/preschool are to allow time for transition appropriate to the child's development. b. Toddler. Describe: The age definition of a toddler is 12 months to 36 months old. Overlap between ages infant/toddler/preschool are to allow time for transition appropriate to the child's development. c. Preschool. Describe: The age definition of a preschooler is two and a half through six years of age. Overlap between ages infant/toddler/preschool are to allow time for transition appropriate to the child's development. d. School-Age. Describe: The age range for school-age children is five (5) and eighteen (18) years of age. Children four (4) years of age, who will turn five (5) on or before October 15th of the current calendar year may attend a building based program or day camp before they enter kindergarten. 5.2.2 Ratio and group size limits Provide the ratio and group size limits for settings and age groups below. a. Licensed CCDF center-based care: i. Infant. Ratio: The ratio of child care professionals to the number of infants is 1:5. Group size: The group size is 10 infants. ii. Toddler. Ratio: The ratio of child care professionals to the number of toddlers is 1:5 for one to two year olds and 1:7 for two to three year olds. Group size: The group size is 10 for one to two year olds and 14 for two to three year olds. iii. Preschool. Ratio: The ratio of child care professionals to the number of preschoolers is 1:8 for two and a half to three years of age, 1:10 for three to four years of age, 1:12 for four to five years of age, and 1:15 for five and older. Group size: The group size is 16 for ages two and a half to three years, 20 for three to four years, 24 for four to five years, and 30 for five years and older. iv. School-Age. Ratio: The ratio of child care professionals to the number of school-age children is 1:15. Group size: The group size for school age children is 30. v. Mixed-Age Groups (if applicable). Ratio: Ratios and group sizes for centers with mixed ages: ratios for two and a half years of age to six years of age is 1:10. Group size: The group size for mixed ages two and a half years of age to six years of age is 20. b. If different, provide the ratios and group size requirements for the license-exempt center- based providers who receive CCDF funds under the following age groups: i. [x] Not applicable. There are no differences in ratios and group size requirements. ii. Infant: iii. Toddler: iv. Preschool: v. School-Age: vi. Mixed-Age Groups: c. Licensed CCDF family child care home providers: i. Infant (if applicable) Ratio: The ratio for a "regular family child care home" and "large child care home," regardless of the number of providers, is no more than two infants or toddlers under the age of 18 months. A "three under two provider" may care for up to three children under the age of 18 months, with no more than two children under 12 months. An "infant-toddler home" may care for up to four children from birth to three years of age with one caregiver with no more than two of the four children under twelve months of age or eight children between birth and three years of age with two caregivers with no more than four children under twelve months. Group size: The maximum group size for a "regular family child care home" is 8 children. The maximum group size for an "infant/toddler family child care home" is 4 children with one caregiver and 8 children with two caregivers. The maximum group size for a "three under two provider" is 6 children. The maximum group size for a "large family child care home" is 8 children with one caregiver and 12 children with two caregivers. ii. Toddler (if applicable) Ratio: The ratio for a "regular family child care home" is one caregiver for up to 8 children from birth through school-age, with no more than two infants or toddlers under 18 months of age. The ratio for a "large child care home," is one caregiver for up to 8 children from birth to school-age, or two caregivers for up to 12 children from birth through school-age. Regardless of the number of providers, there may be no more than two infants or toddlers under 18 months of age. The ratio for A "three under two provider" is one caregiver to care for up to 6 children from birth through school-age, with up to three children under 18 months of age, and no more than two children under 12 months. An "infant-toddler home" may care for up to four children from birth to three years of age with one caregiver with no more than two of the four children under twelve months of age or eight children between birth and three years of age with two caregivers with no more than four children under twelve months. Group size: The maximum group size for a "regular family child care home" is 8 children. The maximum group size for an "infant/toddler family child care home" is 4 children with one caregiver and 8 children with two caregivers. The maximum group size for a "three under two provider" is 6 children. The maximum group size for a "large family child care home" is 8 children with one caregiver and 12 children with two caregivers. iii. Preschool (if applicable) Ratio: The ratio for a "regular family child care home" is one caregiver for up to 8 children from birth through school-age, with no more than two infants or toddlers under 18 months of age. The ratio for a "large child care home," is one caregiver for up to 8 children from birth to school-age, or two caregivers for up to 12 children from birth through school-age. Regardless of the number of providers, there may be no more than two infants or toddlers under 18 months of age. The ratio for A "three under two provider" is one caregiver to care for up to 6 children from birth through school-age, with up to three children under 18 months of age, and no more than two children under 12 months. Group size: The maximum group size for a "regular family child care home" is 8 children. The maximum group size for a "three under two provider" is 6 children. The maximum group size for a "large family child care home" is 8 children with one caregiver and 12 children with two caregivers. iv. School-Age (if applicable) Ratio: The ratio for a "regular family child care home" is one caregiver for up to 8 children from birth through school-age, with no more than two infants or toddlers under 18 months of age. The ratio for a "large child care home," is one caregiver for up to 8 children from birth through school-age, or two caregivers for up to 12 children from birth through school-age. Regardless of the number of providers, there may be no more than two infants or toddlers under 18 months of age. The ratio for A "three under two provider" is one caregiver to care for up to 6 children from birth through school-age, with up to three children under 18 months of age, and no more than two children under 12 months. Group size: The maximum group size for a "regular family child care home" is 8 children. The maximum group size for a "three under two provider" is 6 children. The maximum group size for a "large family child care home" is 8 children with one caregiver and 12 children with two caregivers. v. Mixed-Age Groups Ratio: The ratio for a "regular family child care home" is one caregiver for up to 8 children from birth through school-age, with no more than two infants or toddlers under 18 months of age. The ratio for a "large child care home," is one caregiver for up to 8 children from birth through school-age, or two caregivers for up to 12 children from birth to school- age. Regardless of the number of providers, there may be no more than two infants or toddlers under 18 months of age. The ratio for A "three under two provider" is one caregiver care for up to 6 from birth through school-age, with up to three children under 18 months of age, and no more than two children under 12 months. An "infant-toddler home" may care for up to four children from birth to three years of age with one caregiver with no more than two of the four children under twelve months of age or eight children between birth and three years of age with two caregivers with no more than four children under twelve months. Group size: The maximum group size for a "regular family child care home" is 8 children. The maximum group size for an "infant/toddler family child care home" is 4 children with one caregiver and 8 children with two caregivers. The maximum group size for a "three under two provider" is 6 children. The maximum group size for a "large family child care home" is 8 children with one caregiver and 12 children with two caregivers. d. Are any of the responses above different for license-exempt family child care homes? [ ] No. [x] Yes. If yes, describe how the ratio and group size requirements for license- exempt providers vary by age of children served. Qualified exempt child care provider: A non-licensed family child care home in which less than 24 hour care is given at any one time that meets one of the following: a. For a relative Qualified Exempt provider, any number of children directly related to the provider; or b. For a Qualified Exempt provider that is not a relative of the children in care, no more than four children in care, with no more than two children under the age of two years at any one time. If the provider’s own children are in the provider’s care, the provider’s children count towards the maximum capacity of four. c. The relationships for care outlined in a-b of this rule section include: ￿Relative in-home care￿ means care provided by a relative in the child’s own home by a person who is eighteen years of age or older. ￿Relative out-of-home care￿ means care provided by a relative in another location by a person who is eighteen years of age or older. ￿Non-relative in-home care￿ means care provided by a person, who is not a relative to the children in care, in the child’s own home. ￿Non-relative out-of-home care￿ means care provided by a person, who is not a relative to the children in care, outside of the child’s home. [ ] Not applicable. The Lead Agency does not have license-exempt family child care homes. e. Licensed in-home care (care in the child’s own home): i. Infant (if applicable) Ratio: N/A Group size: N/A ii. Toddler (if applicable) Ratio: N/A Group size: N/A iii. Preschool (if applicable) Ratio: N/A Group size: N/A iv. School-Age (if applicable) Ratio: N/A Group size: N/A v. Mixed-Age Groups (if applicable) Ratio: N/A Group size: N/A f. Are any of the responses above different for license-exempt in-home care? [ ] No. [x] Yes. If yes, describe how the ratio and group size requirements for license- exempt in-home care vary by age of children served. For relative and non-relative in home care by a qualified exempt provider, group sizes and ratios are the same as for out of home care. Qualified exempt child care provider: A non-licensed family child care home in which less than twenty-four hour care is given at any one time that meets one of the following: a. For a relative Qualified Exempt provider, any number of children directly related to the provider; or b. For a Qualified Exempt provider that is not a relative of the children in care, no more than four children in care, with no more than two children under the age of two years at any one time. 1. If the provider’s own children are in the provider’s care, the provider’s children count towards the maximum capacity of four. c. The relationships for care outlined in a-b of this rule section include: 1. ￿Relative in-home care￿ means care provided by a relative in the child’s own home by a person who is eighteen (18) years of age or older 2. ￿Relative out-of-home care￿ means care provided by a relative in another location by a person who is eighteen (18) years of age or older 3. ￿Non-relative in-home care￿ means care provided by a person, who is not a relative to the children in care, in the child’s own home. 4. ￿Non-relative out-of-home care￿ means care provided by a person, who is not a relative to the children in care, outside of the child’s home. 5.2.3 Teacher/caregiver qualifications for licensed, regulated, or registered care Provide the teacher/caregiver qualifications for each category of care. a. Licensed center-based care i. Describe the teacher qualifications for licensed CCDF center-based care (e.g., degrees, credentials, etc.), including any variations based on the ages of children in care: Colorado has variations of qualifications based on the ages of children in care but does not have variations based on the number of staff employed. Qualifications for staff in Infant programs, toddler programs, preschool, and school-age programs are covered below: In Colorado, an early childhood teacher, assigned responsibility for a single group of children and working under the supervision of a director, must be at least eighteen years of age and meet at least one of the following qualifications: a. A Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major area of study in one of the following areas: Child Development Child Psychology Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Special Education Educational Leadership and Administration Elementary Education Family and Human Development Family Studies Special Education b. A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major area of study in any area other than those listed at rule section 2.216(A)(1)(a), a, and an additional two three-semester credit hour courses in early child education, with one course as the following: 1) Introduction to Early Childhood Professions; or 2) Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for Children or has been issued a Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion c. An Associate’s degree (60 semester credit hours) from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or child development, which must include at least two three-semester credit hour courses in either: 1) Introduction to Early Childhood Professions; or 2) Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for Children or has been issued a Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion d. A current professional teaching license issued by the Colorado Department of Education with an endorsement in the area of elementary education, early childhood education, early childhood special education, or early childhood special education specialist; e. A current early childhood professional credential level II or higher in version 3.0 as determined by CDEC; f. A current certification as a child development associate (CDA) in: center- based, preschool; center-based, infant-toddler; or family child care; or other Department-approved credential; g. Completion of a course of training approved by the Department and published on the Department’s approval list; and nine months (1,365 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children less than eight years of age who are not related to the individual; h. Three months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children less than eight years of age who are not related to the individual; and the completion of eighteen semester credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, with one course as: 1) Introduction to Early Childhood Professions; or 2) Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for Children or has been issued a Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion; i. Twenty-one months (3,185 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four or more children less than eight years of age who are not related to the individual. Satisfactory experience includes being a licensee of a Colorado family child care home, a teacher’s aide or teacher in a child care center, preschool, or elementary school. In addition, the individual must either: 1) Possess a current early childhood professional credential level I or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department; or 2) Complete two three-semester credit hour courses from an accredited college or university in early childhood education with one course as either: a) Introduction to early childhood professions or has been issued the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; or b) Early childhood guidance strategies for children or has been issued a Colorado Pyramid Model training certificate of completion. Infant Program Staff The infant program must have an infant program supervisor who meets at least one of the following qualifications: 1) A Registered Nurse, with an active license from the Colorado State Board of Nursing, with a minimum of three months (455 hours) of verifiable experience in the care and supervision of infants who are not related to the individual; 2) A Licensed Practical Nurse, with an active license from the Colorado State Board of Nursing, a minimum of nine months (1,365 hours) of verifiable experience in the care and supervision of infants who are not related to the individual; 3) An adult who holds a certificate in infant and toddler care from an accredited college or university with completion of a minimum of thirty (30) semester credit hours in the development and care of infants and toddlers in a group setting; 4) An adult who is currently certified as a child development associate (CDA) in: center-based, preschool; center-based, infant-toddler; or family child care; and has completed the infant/toddler theory and practice or has been issued the expanding quality in infant and toddler care training certificate of completion; 5) An adult who holds a current early childhood professional credential level II or higher in version 3.0, as determined by the Department, has a minimum of nine months (1,365 hours) of verifiable experience in the care and supervision of infants and/or toddlers, and: a) Has completed one three semester credit hour course in infant/toddler development; or b) Has completed the Department-approved expanding quality in infant and toddler care training course. 6) An adult who: a) Is at least nineteen years of age; b) Is qualified as an early childhood teacher; c) Has a minimum of nine months (1,365 hours) of verifiable experience in the group care of infants or toddlers; and d) Has completed at least two three-semester credit hour courses from an accredited college or university on the development and care of infants and toddlers in a group setting, one of which must be: i) Infant/Toddler Development; or ii) CDEC-approved expanding quality in infant and toddler care training course. 7) An adult who: a) Is at least nineteen years of age; b) Is qualified as an early childhood teacher; c) Has a minimum of one year and nine months (3,185 hours) of verifiable experience in the group care and supervision of infants or toddlers; and d) Will complete, within the first six (6) months of employment, two three- semester credit hour courses from an accredited college or university, one of which must be: i) Infant/Toddler development; or ii) CDEC-approved expanding quality in infant and toddler care training course. An infant program early childhood teacher must meet the following requirements: 1) Meet the qualifications for an early childhood teacher, or be qualified as an infant program supervisor; and 2) Has a minimum of three months (455 hours) of verifiable experience in the care and supervision of children under three years of age. Prior to being assigned a group of children, the infant program early childhood teacher must complete eight hours of orientation in the infant program under the supervision of the infant program supervisor. The orientation may include, but not be limited to, the following topics: a) Toys and equipment, appropriate activities for infants and toddlers, appropriate sleep positions for infants and toddlers, and the safe and appropriate diaper change technique. Toddler Program Staff The toddler early childhood teacher, a staff member assigned responsibility for a single group and working under the supervision of the director, must meet at least one of the following qualifications: A Registered Nurse, licensed to practice in Colorado, with a minimum of three months (455 hours) of verifiable experience in the care and supervision of children less than three years of age who are not related to the individual; A Licensed Practical Nurse, licensed to practice in Colorado, with at least nine months (1,365 hours) of verifiable experience in the care and supervision of children less than three years of age who are not related to the individual; An adult who holds a certificate in infant and toddler care from an accredited college or university with completion of at least thirty semester credit hours or equivalent in such courses as child growth and development, nutrition, and care practices with children birth to three years of age; An adult who is certified as a child development associate (CDA) in: center-based, preschool; center-based, infant-toddler; or family child care; or is certified as a child care professional (CCP); or holds another Department-approved certificate; An adult who meets the education and experience requirements for an early childhood teacher of a large center (rule section 2.216(A)); or A current early childhood professional credential level II or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department. School-age Child Care Center Staff Program Leaders 1) Each program leader must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: a. Must have at least three (3) months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) who are not related to the individual. b. A current early childhood professional credential level I (1) or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department. ii. Describe the director qualification for licensed CCDF center-based care, including any variations based on the ages of children in care or the number of staff employed: In Colorado, there is no variation of qualifications for directors based on the ages of children in care or the number of staff employed. DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS - LARGE CHILD CARE CENTER (16 or more children) Large center directors must have a current director qualifications letter issued by CDEC or a current early childhood professional credential level III or higher in version 3.0 as determined by CDEC prior to working as the director of a large center. The educational requirements for the director of a large center must be met by satisfactory completion of one of the following. A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following: Child Development Child Psychology Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Special Education Educational Leadership and Administration Elementary Education Family and Human Development Family Studies Special Education 2) Completion of all of the following three semester credit hour courses from an accredited college or university in each of the following subject or content areas: a. Introduction to Early Childhood Professions b. Introduction to Early Childhood Techniques c. Guidance Strategies for Young Children or has been issued the Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion d. Health, Nutrition, and Safety e. Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs f. Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Professions or Introduction to Business g. Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques h. Child Growth and Development i. The Exceptional Child j. Infant/Toddler Theory and Practice or have been issued the Expanding Quality Infant/Toddler Training certificate of completion 3) Completion of a course of training approved by the Department that includes course content listed at rule section 2.214(B)(1), and experience listed at rule section 2.214(C). The experience requirements for the director of a large center must include direct work with young children within an early care and education setting and is based on the completion of the following amount of verified work experience in the care and supervision of four or more children less than eight years of age who are not related to the individual: 1) Persons with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree with a major emphasis as listed in rule section 2.214(B)(1), or individuals with an early childhood professional credential level III version 3.0 as determined by the Department; no additional experience is required. 2) Persons with an Associate’s degree in early childhood education or child development must have three (3) months (455 hours) of verified experience. 3) Persons with a Bachelor's degree and have completed the thirty semester credit hours specified in rule section 2.214(B)(2), must have three months (455 hours) of verified experience. 4) Persons who have no degree but have completed the thirty (30) semester credit hours specified in rule section 2.214(B)(2), must have six months (910 hours) of verified experience. 5) Additional requirements for verified experience include: a. Verified experience acquired in a school-age child care center may count for up to half of the required experience for director qualifications. The other half of the required experience must be working directly with children in a child development program; and, b. For family child care home experience to be considered, the applicant must be, or have been, the licensee in the state of Colorado. DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS - SMALL CHILD CARE CENTER (up to 15 children) The director or substitute director of a small center must either: meet large center director qualifications or meet at least one of the following qualifications: Possess a current teaching license issued by the Colorado Department of Education with an endorsement in the area of elementary education, early childhood education, early childhood special education, early childhood special education specialist; or principal licensure; Possess a current early childhood professional credential level II or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department; Current certification as a child development associate (CDA) credential in: center- based, preschool; center-based, infant-toddler; or family child care; or other Department-approved credential; Two years and nine months (5,005 hours) of satisfactory experience in the care and supervision of four or more children less than eight years of age who are not related to the individual, and at least two three-semester credit hour courses from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, and one of the courses must be either: a. Introduction to Early Childhood; or b. Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for Children or has been issued Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion Nine months (1,365 hours) of satisfactory experience in the care and supervision of four or more children less than eight years of age who are not related to the individual, and an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, with at least two three-semester credit hour courses in early childhood education, and one of the courses must be either: a. Introduction to Early Childhood Professions; or b. Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for children or has been issued a Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion. 6) Three months (455 hours) of satisfactory experience in the care and supervision of four or more children less than eight years of age who are not related to the individual; and an Associate’s degree in child development or early childhood education from an accredited college or university, with at least two three-semester credit hour courses in either: a. Introduction to Early Childhood Professions or possesses a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in: Center-Based, Preschool; Center-Based, Infant- Toddler; or Family Child Care; or b. Early Childhood Guidance Strategies for Children or has been issued a Colorado Pyramid Model Training certificate of completion. DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS- SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE CENTER A. Program Director 1. Each program must have an on-site director. The director is responsible for operating the center in accordance with licensing rules, planning, and implementing the program as well as the supervision of staff. 2. The program director must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, and must have completed at least one (1) the following qualifications: a. A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major area of study in one (1) of the following areas: 1. Child Development 2. Psychology 3. Early Childhood Education 4. Early Childhood Special Education 5. Elementary Education 6. Elementary Special Education 7. Family and Human Development 8. Family Studies 9. Special Education 10. Outdoor Education 11. Recreation 12. Human Services b. An associate’s degree or sixty (60) semester credit hours from an accredited college or university and three (3) months (455 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) years who are not related to the individual; or c. Twenty-one (21) months (3,185 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) years who are not related to the individual and one of the following qualifications: 1. Completion of six (6) semester hours, from a regionally accredited college or university; or 2. Completion of forty (40) clock hours of training in coursework applicable to school-age children within the first nine months in the director position. The 40 clock hours of training cannot include any of the required trainings as listed in rule section 2.508. d. A current early childhood professional credential level II (2) or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Department. b. Licensed family child care Describe the provider qualifications for licensed family child care homes, including any variations based on the ages of children in care: Colorado has variations of provider qualifications based on the ages of children in care. Providers serving more infants and toddlers need additional training, as outlined below. All Providers and/or equally qualified substitutes must be at least 18 years of age. Aides must be at least 16 years of age. Aides and volunteers must work under the direct supervision of a primary provider or equally qualified substitute at all times. Primary providers and equally qualified substitutes, regardless of the type of family child care home, must complete the following training: 15 hours of pre-licensing training, pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification, Standard Precautions, Medication Administration, Safe Sleep, Building and Physical Premises Safety, Immunizations, Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Abuse Prevention. The primary provider must be the resident of the home. A ￿Large Family Child Care Home￿ provider or equally qualified substitute must meet one of the following criteria: 1) A minimum of 21 months of documented satisfactory experience in the group care of children under the age of six years or as a licensed family child care home in Colorado. Equal experience operating as an approved military child care home is accepted. 2) A minimum of 60 credit hours of college education from a regionally accredited college or university, with at least one college course in early childhood education, plus one year of documented satisfactory experience in the group care of children as: A licensed family child care home in Colorado; A military licensed family child care home; A Colorado certified family foster home; or A staff member in a licensed child care center. 3) Current certification as a child development associate (CDA). 4) Completion of CDEC-approved Expanding Quality in Infant/Toddler care course or three semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university in infant/toddler theory prior to licensing: a. A minimum of one year (1,820 hours) of experience as a licensed child care provider holding a permanent license in Colorado immediately before becoming a licensee of a large child care home An ￿infant toddler family child care home￿ provider or equally qualified substitute must also meet one of the following criteria: 1) Must have completed the Department approved Expanding Quality in Infant/Toddler care course or three semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university in infant/toddler theory prior to licensing: a. A minimum of one year (1,820 hours) of full time experience in a licensed program caring for children who are younger than three years old. 2) Must have completed CDEC-approved Expanding Quality in Infant/Toddler care course or three semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university in infant/toddler theory prior to licensing: a. A current Early Childhood Professional credential level 3 or higher in version 3.0as determined by the Department based on its Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Worksheet, found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/10FQQw4q0G01W9Ssczs0o1Kkit2HhkbFV/view, or a current director qualifications letter issued by the Department. The ￿Three Under 18 Months Family Child Care Home￿ provider or equally qualified substitute must also have completed the Department approved Expanding Quality in Infant/Toddler care course or three semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university in infant/toddler theory prior to licensing The ￿experienced family child care provider license￿ provider or equally qualified substitute must also: 1) Have been a licensed family child care home in Colorado for at least the last five consecutive years; have equal experience operating as a licensed military family child care home is acceptable; or 9,100 hours of documented experience working in a Colorado licensed child care facility in the role as a director or as a Department certified early childhood teacher based on the qualifications found at https://cdec.colorado.gov/professional-certifications; 2) Have completed the department-approved Expanding Quality in Infant/Toddler care course, or three semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university in infant/toddler theory; 3) Have completed 75 clock hours of training within the preceding five years, or have a current early childhood professional credential level III or higher as determined by the Department using version 3.0 of its worksheet found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/10FQQw4q0G01W9Ssczs0o1Kkit2HhkbFV/view; or individuals who have a current director qualifications letter issued by the Department. The 75 clock hours of training does not include pre-licensing training, standard precautions, First Aid and CPR, or Medication Administration training. c. Licensed, regulated, or registered in-home care (care in the child’s own home by a non- relative) Describe the provider qualifications for licensed, regulated, or registered in-home care providers (care in the child’s own home) including any variations based on the ages of children in care: Colorado does not regulate care in the child's own home in cases where the number of children served is below statutory exemption requirements. If the number of children in care exceeds exemption limits, they are required to obtain a family child care license. 5.2.4 Teacher/caregiver qualifications for license-exempt providers Provide the teacher/provider qualification requirements (for instance, age, high school diploma, specific training, etc.) for the license-exempt providers under the following categories of care: a. License-exempt center-based child care. N/A b. License-exempt home-based child care. Qualified Exempt Providers must be at least 18 years of age, shall not be the adult caretaker or teen parent of the child that is receiving care, and shall not be a sibling of the child that is receiving care if living in the same residence. They are required to complete 15 hours of pre-service training, including: Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Child Care Providers; How Experiences Impact Early Brain Development (1st year)/child development course (consecutive years); Injury Prevention for Child Care Homes ; Introduction to First Aid and CPR; Part 1: Medication Administration Training (MAT); Playground Safety for Homes; Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; Infant Safe Sleep Practices; Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse an Neglect; Standard Precautions, including Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases and Immunizations; Transportation Rules; CCCAP Provider Basics Course. Qualified Exempt providers also must complete an Emergency Plan and Fire Safety. Building and Physical Premises is included in training. c. License-exempt in-home care (care in the child’s own home). Qualified Exempt Providers must be at least 18 years of age, shall not be the adult caretaker or teen parent of the child that is receiving care, and shall not be a sibling of the child that is receiving care if living in the same residence. All non-relative qualified exempt providers are required to complete 15 hours of pre-service training, including: Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Child Care Providers; How Experiences Impact Early Brain Development (1st year)/child development course (consecutive years); Injury Prevention for Child Care Homes ; Introduction to First Aid and CPR; Part 1: Medication Administration Training (MAT); Playground Safety for Homes; Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; Infant Safe Sleep Practices; Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse an Neglect; Standard Precautions, including Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases and Immunizations; Transportation Rules; CCCAP Provider Basics Course. Qualified Exempt providers also must complete an Emergency Plan and Fire Safety. Building and Physical Premises is included in training. Additionally, in order to ensure the safety of children in care, CDEC requires all legally exempt non-relative providers, who provide child care in their homes or the homes of children, annually complete ten (10) core areas of required trainings.