Colorado Child Care Policy Disclosure Requirements

Detected February 28th, 2026

Summary

Colorado bill SB26-050, currently under consideration, proposes new disclosure requirements for child care centers. The bill mandates that centers inform parents about mandatory reporter status of staff and disclose the use of video recording equipment and related policies.

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What changed

Colorado bill SB26-050, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, proposes to add new disclosure requirements for child care centers. If enacted, centers will be required to include specific statements in their policies and procedures provided to parents or guardians. These statements must confirm that child care workers are mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect under state law. Additionally, for centers utilizing video recording equipment, a written disclosure detailing the presence of such equipment and the center's policies regarding its use and the handling of generated footage will be mandatory.

This bill, if passed, will impose new compliance obligations on child care centers operating in Colorado. Compliance officers should review the bill's text to understand the precise wording required for the disclosures and ensure their policies and procedures are updated accordingly. The bill is currently in the 'Under Consideration' stage, with a scheduled meeting on March 2, 2026, indicating it is progressing through the legislative process. Regulated entities should monitor its status for potential enactment and subsequent compliance deadlines.

What to do next

Review Colorado bill SB26-050 for potential enactment.
If enacted, update child care center policies to include mandatory reporter statements and video recording disclosures.
Ensure parents/guardians receive updated policy information.

Source document (simplified)

SB26-050

Child Care Center Required Policy Disclosures

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Human Services |
Concerning certain disclosures of policies that a child care center must provide to the caregivers of children being served at the child care center.

Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:

The bill requires a child care center to disclose the following information in its policies and procedures to the parents or guardians of children being served at the child care center:

A statement that child care center workers are mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect under state law; and
For a child care center that utilizes video recording equipment, a written disclosure of the presence of video recording equipment and the child care center's policies and procedures regarding the use of the video recording equipment and the generated video footage. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)