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MAY - 8 i990 �III
Wonderland Preschool `and C i
Care Home j
3018 Cavalry Court
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
May 5, 1990
Mr. Felix Lee
Director of Building Permits
and Inspection
300 LaPorte Avenue
Port Collins, Colorado 80521
Dear Mr. Lee:
I operate a daycare home with an enrollment of six children
in my family residence at 3018 Cavalry Court. I am in the PUD
process to comply with regulations to increase enrollment to
twelve children and hire a full-time assistant. Currently I am
working with the Larimer County Departments of Social Services,
Health Department, Poudre Fire Authority and City Zoning and
Building Inspection to fulfill all requirements for a Large Day
Care Home license.
Two city codes have been brought to my attention by Sheryl
Helms which do not appear applicable to a large day care home.
Both were waived for the only other large day care home in Fort
Collins within the past few months and both residences have very-
similar floor plans.
1) Handicapped Accessibility
Handicapped children are currently enrolled, but only in
my area of expertise (I have a Masters Degree in Speech/Language
Pathology). I accept speech and/or language delayed children,
children with hearing disorders, and children with delayed
cognitive skills; I. have no training or experience with wheel-
chair -bound nor walker -dependent children and feel it would be.
a disservice to enroll them. Please see attached Social Services
regulation 7.70?.43.A.2 which. states that the inclusion or
exclusion of handicapped children is not regulated by their
department.
When parents enroll children in a day care home, rather
than a day care center, they are generally seeking more
personalized care. Each day care home provides customized
service with hours, days and types of care varying greatly.
Parents are aware of this as they interview home providers. I
have unique handicapped training to offer families, but only to
children with speech/language/cognitive handicaps.
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
LARGE DAY CARE HOMES
SCOPE
This policy shall apply to all day care facilities which meet the defini-
tion of a Large. Day Care Home as defined by the Colorado Department of
Social Sevices and the 1988 edition of the NFPA 101 "Life Safety Code". A
large day care home is defined as "a day care home which provides care
and training for seven to twelve children(clients) not related to the
provider".
REQUIREMENTS
ACCESS - must meet the requirements for an R-3 residential occupancy or
if existing, as originally required in the subdivision, the PUD,
MRD, or other origional land provisions.
WATER SUPPLY - same as access.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ---must have a current certificate of occupancy
from the appropriate building department including documentation of any
special conditions, variances, etc..
MIXED OCCUPANCIES large day care homes -operated in single family rear
deuces, do not require separation from the residence part -of the building. '
OTHER REQUIREMENTS - must meet the provisions of the 1988 NFPA standard
101 "Life Safety Code" section 11-8 for "Group Day Care Homes".
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that the provisions cover'the entire age spectrum. Of course, in certain
instances, provisions apply only to children; in those cases, the text has
retained the term "child:"
Formal Interpretation 76-108
Reference: 10-7 (11.7), 10.8 01-8), 10.9 (t1.9)
Question 1: Do the requirements of Sections 10.7 (11-7), 10=8 (]d 8),or I0-9
(11.9) apply to church programs that provide flay -care services to church
members only, on a nonprofit basis?
Ansr1'er: Yes.
Question 2: Are churches alsorequired to meet the provisions of Sections 10
( 11.7), 10-8 (11.8), or 1.0-9 ((aril-9) in order to.operate a church nursery while
church services are being held?
Answer: Yes.
Question 3: Does Section 1.5' permit the city to grant an exception in these
Ca\es?
Ansraer: The authority having jurisdiction is given the power to grant
exCeptinns where it is clearly evident that reasonable safety is thereby securcJ.
Issue Edition: 1976
Reference: 9.5.3. 9.5.4, 9.5.5
Dale: March !1919
10-7.1 General Requirements.
Table 10.1 summarizes the Codes requirements for,the three types of
Jac -care centers.
Table 10.1. Minimum Requirements For Day -Care Centers
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10.7.1.1 Application.
10.7.1.1.1• The requirements detailed in
Section 10.7, Day -Care Centers (more than
12 clients), are based on the minimum staff -to -client ratios that follow:
Staff Ratio
Age
1:3
0 to 2
1:5
2 to 3
9:10
3 to 5
1:12
5 to 7
1:15
7 and over
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Regarding handicapped accessbility for staff, the duties
of staff in a Large Day Care Home require independence in
accessing medications, art supplies, cleaning supplies, and
other substances. By Social Service regulationl(7..707.22•C•5)9
Health Department guideline (Equipment and Safety #15 AND
Safety Indoors #5), these types of materials must be placed high
out of reach and some must be locked so that young children
cannot access them. Additionally, the second adult on duty cannot
be depended on to assist the first adult at all times because
further regulations state that all children must be supervised
at all times (Social Services 7.707.4.6.A). Therefore, if one
adult is supervising bathroom use or playground activities, they
cannot also be depended on to obtain supplies which are out -of -
reach to a wheel -chair -bound assistant. It is not possible to
foresee the need for all equipment ahead of time for the assistant
because much work with young children is spontaneous. It would
seem that in a day care facility with only two staff persons,
both must be independent in their supervision and instruction of
young children.
Regarding handicapped accessibility for parents, I would be
willing to install a ramp leading from the garage into the second
level of the house. Any programs (Christmas, luncheons, etc.)
would be scheduled on this level and therefore be accessible to
the parents.
2) One Hour Separation
Please see the attached Poudre Fire Authority Administrative
Policy #89-23 sent to me by Mike Gavin, Assistant Fire Marshall,
and signed by Warren Jones, Fire Marshall, regarding large day
care homes. The Fire Authority has separate policies for day
care centers and large day care homes. A large day care home
in a single family residence is not considered mixed occupancy
and the fire department therefore does not require the one -hour
separation according to a phone interpretation by NFPA on January
23, 1989• 1
My own children are all school -aged and in school full days
nine months of the year. When they do return after school and
during vacations they eat snacks and meals with the daycare
children and then play, read, and 'do activities with them. My
husband is employed full-time and rarely at home during daycare
hours. Therefore, there is generally NO activity in the house
during daycare hours except my own work with the daycare children.
The fourth level of our house seems to be the concern to Sheryl
Helms. This. level contains our bedrooms and private bathrooms
only. The level is generally vacant from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Therefore, there are absolutely no activities in our residence
which would be hazardous to the children in my care.
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donderland Preschool and Child Care Home provides excellent,
high quality care to children and is much in demand. To facilitate
expansion I would appreciate an administrative waiver of handicapped
accessibility and the one hour separation policies. If you would
like to further discuss the program or tour our facilities, I
would be very happy to visit with you.
Sincerely,
Coralie Ja bs
223-1628
cc Sheryl Helms
Building Permits and Inspection
Sharon Broce
Larimer County Social Services
fSephen Olt
Project Planner
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7.707.42 THE CHARACTER, SUITABILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PRIMARY
CAREGIVER IN A LARGE DAY CARE HOME (Continued)
3. Certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA); or
4. Completion prior to licensing of 40 clock hours of
training in child development, chicare practices,
care of toddlers, discipline, nutrition, health care
practices, first aid certificationfand
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a. Two years of experience as a licensed day care
provider holding a full license immediately before
becoming a licensee of a large day care home; or
b. Two .years of experience in the group care of
children who are under the age of six years old.
C. The licensee of a large day care home or an individual who is
equally qualified shall be at the home any time that child
care is being provided.
7.707.43 ADMINISTRATION IN A LARGE DAY CARE HOME
A. A written statement of large day care home policy shall be
available to staff and. to parents and shall include the
following:
1. The purpose of the large day care home.
L 2. The ages of children accepted; inclusion or exclusion of
,-handicapped children, and special services offered if
handicapped -children are accepted for care.
3. The hours the large day care home is open and specific
hours during which special programs are offered.
4. The procedure concerning admission and registration of
children.
5. Fees.
6. The procedure for the handling of illnesses and
emergencies of children
7. The procedure for transportation of children, where
provided, including transportation arrangements and
parental permission for excursions and related
activities outside the family group home.
THIS REVISION: VII48-2 _--LAST REVISION: REVISION NUMBER
Adopted: 2/5/88 Adopted: New Material
Effective natet 411188 Effective Date:
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
STAFF MANUAL VOLUME 7
PROGRAM AREA VII--DAY C*HOMES 205 �17.22 = Cont.
7.707.22 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE AND ADEQUATE DAY CARE HOME'(Continued)
2. The home shall contain at least one U.L. approved fire
extinguisher, easily accessible and in working
condition, for Class Band C fires, weighing not less
than 2 1/2 pounds. This requirement may be waived where
other more extensive fire .control measures are available.
3. Heating devices .such as radiators, registers,
fireplaces, furnaces, wood -burning stoves, hot water
heaters, and steam and hot water pipes within the reach
ofchildren shall be screened or otherwise protected.
4. Outdoor play space free from hazards of not less than 75
square feet per child shall be available for each
child. this area shall be fenced if care is given for
children between 12 months and five years old. Outdoor
play space is not required if care is given only for
children who are twelve months or younger.
,5.. All- hazardous -items. and materials, including matches:,
plastic bags, medicines, cleaning and laundry -materials,
,shall be stored out -of the reach of children. Paints,
fuels, insecticfides or other hazardous chemicals and
products shall be in a locked area remote from kitchens.
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6. The presence of firearms and ammunition is strongly
discouraged in any home in which children are cared
for. Any weapons such as firearms, air rifles, bows,
hunting knives or hunting sling shots shall be unstrung
and unloaded at all times when children are in the home,
and shall be stored in locked containers out of the
reach of children. An unstrung bow need not be stored
in a locked container. Ammunition and arrows shall be
stored in separate locked containers. Weapons shall not
be transported in any vehicle in which children are.
riding unless the weapons are made inoperable and
inaccessible.
7. Water from any source other than a regular municipal
water supply shall be tested annually for compliance
with water quality requirements. (Sterilized containers
for free laboratory tests of drinking water may be
secured from county health departments or by writing to
Colorado- Department of Health, 4210 East llth Avenue,
Denver, Colorado 80220.)
THIS REVISION: VII-84-1 LAST REVISION: Manual REVISION NUMBER
Adopted: 3/2/84 Adopted: Revised and
FI
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STAFF MANUAL VOLUME 7
Child Care Guidelines
Equipment and Material Safety
Page 2
11. The use of mercury thermometers in science demonstrations is.prohibited.
Alcohol thermometers are an acceptable alternative..
12. No dilapidated structures permitted.
13. Each child must have their own comb, brush, or toothbrush. jPersonal hygiene
items must be labeled with each Childs name and stored individually.
14. Art materials must meet the specifications below:
All art. materials must be AP or CP approved.
° No solvent containing products; turpentine, lacquers, rubber cements,
permanent makers, solvent based silk screen inks, etc..
No aerosol spray cans, air brushes.
° No dusts; pastels, non CP/AP chalk, clay, plaster, glazes, instant paper.
mashes (unless of the cellulose variety which are permixed by an adult),
powdered tempera (unless premixed by an adult),dyes, etc:
° No acids, alkalies or bleaches
° No donated or found materials unless CP/AP approved
° No old materials.
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° Animal fibers must not be used in weaving, knitting, etc.
° Grease pencils, used in costume makeup, must be applied 'on freshly washed
faces by an instructor. The eyes, nose and mouth must be avoided.
° Food items used in art projects must be stored above paints or other toxic
materials and must be labeled "Not Safe for Consumption". Teachers must
instruct kids not to eat noodles., rice, etc.
15. All- arts and crafts materials- mus:t.be stored in their original container in -•an
area that is -out of reach of the -children. Art -materials shoul-d never be
transferred into food or drink con-tai'ners, they should always be clearly -
labeled and securely.locked
16. The department recommends that separate table be used for art projects than for
lunch. If the same tables are used for both functions, the tables must be
thoroughly scrubbed down with soap and water. Children should be supervised
while washing their hands before lunch to be sure all paint or other material
is removed from their hands. Never use turpentine to remove paint from skin.
17. Ceramic kilns must be operated in out buildings..
18. No poisonous plants on premises: Arrowhead, avacado, azaleas, caladium,
delphinium; dieffenbackia - "dumb cane", English and Boston Ivy, mistletoe,
philodendrom, are a few). A complete list is available.
ROB_ERt W. SHERWOOD, M:D, M.P.H.
DIRECrOR
LARIMER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARThIENT
363 Jefferson Street
BOARD OF HEALTH
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
80524
!SUSAN FERGUSON, LOVELAND
President
Telephone:CLENir
W. WELLMAN, O.D. M.P.H., ESiES PARK
General Public Health
Vlce•Pre%ldent
(303) 221-7460
WILLIAM M. BASOW, lN,i), FORT COLLINS
Environmental Health
BETTY MOSELEY, M.A, FORT COLLINS
(303) 221-7496
JOHN REIF, D.Y.M, MSc, FORT COLLIN'S
CHILD CARE GUIDELINES
SAFETY INDOORS
1. All toys, equipment and surface: clean and easy to clean, sturdy safe
construction, free from hazards, sharp points or splinters, no protruding
nails, no loose or rusty parts. No lead based paint or poisonous material.
Z. For children 3 years of age and less: no small pieces or brittle plastic or
easily breakable parts (dolls with pin eyes, small beads, etc.) that could be
swallowed or become lodged in the throat.
3. Plastic bags and tools must be inaccessible to children.
4. No fire arms, volatile or flammable compounds permitted on the premises.
5. All toxic compounds labeled and stored out of the reach of•children (locked
cabinets or high inaccessible shelves). Supplies limited to reasonable amounts
and materials necessary for routine maintenance of the premises.
6. See "Art Materials" for safe storage and use of art materials.
7. No poisonous plants on premises: Arrowhead, avacado, azaleas, caladium,
delphinium, dieffenbackia "dumb cane", English and Boston Ivy, mistletoe,
philodendrom, are a few). A complete list is available..
8. All electrical outlets not in use must be covered with protective caps.
9. Electrical wiring to conform to the National Electrical Code (i.e., in good
repair, grounded, no temporary wiring or extension cords for permanent fixtures.)
Appliances must be U.L. listed.
10. Pets:
a. No turtles, pssitacine birds (parrot and parakeet family) or exotic.
animals.
b. Dogs and cats must have current vaccinations.
c.- All pets must be cared for in a safe and sanitary manner (.e., litter
boxes inaccessible to children, enclosures cleaned frequently, etc.).
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PARS 1 17 W. KI.ASSF:N
7.707.45 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE AND ADEQUATE LARGE DAY CARE HOME (Cont.)
3. Each large day care home shall havela designated
diapering area which has a smooth, nonabsorbent and
easily cleanable surface. Provision shall be made to
change diapers on a disposable covering such as paper
towels or paper. The diapering area shall be out of
reach of children, separate from the food preparation
area, and within reach of a hand -washing sink which is
not used for any food preparation.. There shall be
adequate and convenient storage for diapering supplies.
4. A plastic -lined, covered trash container shall be
available.
7.707.46 CARE OF CHILDREN
'A.- Because of the number of_children in care in a large day care
home, the .primary caregiver or the staff aide shallprovide
visual supervision at all tiies.of.each child -inside or
outside the large day care home.
B. Children must play within a fenced play area.
C. Caretakers shall do only those activities that relate to
child care while children are present.
D. Day care children with infectious diseases shall be excluded
from the large day care home.
E. Primary caregiver or staff aide shall wash his/her hands with
soap under running water after each diapering, after helping
each child with toileting, and before food preparation.
F. The primary caregiver or staff aide shall help each child as
necessary to wash his/her hands after toileting and before
eating.
7.707.47 TRANSPORTATION
A. The large day care home shall require written permission from
parent and guardian for transportation of his/her child at
any time.
B. There shall be at least one adult supervisor in addition to
the driver for 7 to 12 children using the vehicle, and each
child shall be secured in a seat by a restraint appropriate
to the age, weight and height of the child. No child shall
be permitted to remain unattended in the vehicle. (See Rule
7.707.24-C.)
C. Children shall be loaded and unloaded at the curb on the side
of the street on which the destination is located.
THIS REVISION: __ VII-88-2 LAST REV151UN: R.LVAaLVI.
Adopted: 2/5/88 Adopted: New Material
Effective Date: 4/1/88 Effective Date:
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
STAFF MANUAL VOLUME 1
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY 98943
LARGE DAY CARE -HOMES
SCOPE:
This policy shall apply to all day care facilities which meet the definition of
a Large Day Care Home, as defined by the Colorado Department of Social Services
and the 19.88 edition of the NFPA 101 Life -Safety Code". A large day care home
is defined as "a day care home which provides care and training for seven to
ve 7-12 children (clients) not "Life-Safety
the provider".
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REQUIREMENTS:
ACCESS - must meet the requirements for an R-3 residential occupancy
or if existing, as originally required in the subdivision, the
PUD, MRO, or other original land division.
WATER SUPPLY - same as access.
CERTIFICATE OF
OCCUPANCY - must have a current certificate of occupancy (CO) from the
appropriate building department including documentation of
occupancy class and any special conditions, variances, etc.
MIXED
OCCUPANCIES - large day care homes operated in buildings of mixed occupancy
shall be separated from those occupancies as required in the
Building Code adopted by the City or County.
OTHER
REQUIREMENTS must meet the provisions of the 1988 NFPA Standard 101 "Life -
Safety Code" „Section'11 4 for "Group Day Care.Homes".'
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Date
*First Issued 2-28-89