Public Health and Environment Division
Schools and Child Care Facilities Program
The Broomfield Health and Human Services Department, Public Health and Environment Division's Environmental Health Services Program performs the following services for schools and child cares to ensure that facilities meet all health code regulations.
The Colorado Department of Human Services licenses commercial child care facilities and requires an inspection to be conducted by the local public health entity once every two years to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
The inspection performed by the division includes activities such as ensuring cleaning fluids are locked in a cabinet out of the reach of small children, and that soap dispensers are filled and hand washing is encouraged to prevent the spread of disease between children and workers.
Before and after school care facilities are also licensed by the Colorado Department of Human Services and, while not commercial child care facilities, are expected to comply with health and safety standards.
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Facility inspections
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Education and training of staff
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Technical assistance
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Investigation of complaints
To obtain forms or applications, please click here to visit our forms page.
For additional information on the Schools and Child Care Facilities Program, click here to send us an e-mail or call us at 720.887.2220.
Additional resources:
State Board of Health Rules and Regulations Governing Schools
Infectious Disease in Child Care Settings: Guidelines for Child Care Providers from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Frequently Asked Questions about Child Care Centers from CDPHE