The child care and school health and safety programs help protect public health by inspecting schools, child care centers, and other places that serve children. They also work to ensure these places follow state regulations by providing education and enforcing the rules.

• We follow Rules and Regulations Governing the Health and Sanitation of Child Care Facilities in the State of Colorado to inspect child care centers. This includes checking how food is prepared and served, as well as reviewing general cleanliness, disease prevention, and safety measures at the facility.
• Use the Rules and Regulations Governing Schools in the State of Colorado to inspect all schools from kindergarten to 12th grade. Inspections cover the condition of school grounds, water safety, sewage and trash disposal, pest control, plumbing, equipment and supply safety, food service, hazards in labs, art, and vocational areas, health services, and the operation of mechanical systems.
• Review construction plans and inspect new or extensively remodeled institutional operations.
• Conduct illness outbreak investigations and follow up on public complaints.