Health & Safety Information
Below are some important health and safety resources for both child care providers and nurses. This information will benefit you and the families you serve.
Rules and Regulations
Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations
Rules and Regulations Governing the Health and Sanitation of Child Care Facilities in the State of Colorado
Child Care Health and Sanitation Standards. Effective May 30, 2005
Forms
NEW! Family Transportation Agreement 
Provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Injury Prevention Program.
NEW! Health Appraisal Form-REVISED
General Health Appraisal Form
Guidelines and Policies
NEW! Is Child Care Ready? A Disaster Planning Guide for Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies and Child Care Providers
A practical toolkit for Child Care Resource & Referral agencies to help child care programs keep children safe and their businesses open during and after natural disasters, terrorist attacks, chemical emergencies, and other catastrophes.
AAP Recommends All Schools Develop Life-Threatening Emergency Plans
Additional Immunization Requirements for the 2007-2008 School Year
On January 17, 2007, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Board of Health approved additional vaccine requirements for children in childcare settings and schools beginning in the 2007-2008 school year.
Communicable Disease Guidelines and Manuals from Colorado Dept of Public Health and Environment
Daily Health Check and Illness Policy
Includes: Information on child health observations and hand washing, Instructions for how and why a daily health check should occur in every child care setting, a Health Log Form you can use for each child in your program, and a Child Symptom Record Form.
Illness Policy: When to Keep Your Child at Home
Use this guide to help you decide when children can go to child care or school.
Revised Guidelines: Infectious Disease in School Settings
Revised Guidelines: Infectious Disease in the Child Care Settings
Staff Illness Guidelines
These guidelines refer to staff members who come into direct contact with children.
Key Misc. Resources
NEW! How to Calm a Crying Baby: Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome
The Children’s Hospital, The Kempe Foundation for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect and Kohl’s Department Stores have come together to launch a comprehensive Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Campaign in Colorado.
Basic immunization correspondence course for child care providers in Colorado
This free course gives child care providers valuable information about immunizations, explains how to comply with the state’s School Entry Immunization Law, provides two hours toward pre-licensing, and brings you up to date on the latest requirements. I
Get Smart Colorado: Use Antibiotics Wisely
Hand washing
Hand washing is the single most effective practice that prevents the spread of germs in the child care setting. Find information about this important practice here.
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care – Key Resources
Protect Your Child from Lead Poisoning Information from the EPA
Protect Your Child from Lead Poisoning Information from the EPA. Lead, paint, dust, and soil.
Recalled Products
Recalled Products from the Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Children’s Hospital in Denver
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