CO SB004

Application fees, deposit fees, and wait list fees paid to child care programs become refundable if the family is not enrolled within six months, though programs may retain a reasonable administrative fee determined by the Department in consultation with stakeholders

Families who are offered and refuse a child care slot forfeit their right to a refund; fees outlined in signed enrollment contracts are exempt from these refund requirements

Deposit fees must be credited toward the family's tuition once they accept child care services

Child care programs must provide fee schedules and refund process information to families upon joining a wait list, registration, enrollment, and whenever fees or refund policies are amended

Non-compliant programs have 30 days after inspection to comply; disciplinary action focuses on deliberate violations rather than good faith errors or first-time non-compliance; effective January 1, 2026