Oregon Administrative Code

414-210-0720 Physical Restraint (1) A provider may only use physical restraint if: (a) A child’s safety or the safety of others is threatened; and (b) The provider has complied with all elements of Behavior and Guidance listed in OAR 414-210-0700(2)(a) through (g). (2) Physical r…

414-210-0810 Home Structure and Safety (1) A registered family child care may only conduct care in space designed or remodeled as living quarters. (2) Apartments located on the second floor and above are not eligible for licensure no matter the configuration of exits. (3) The exi…

414-210-0820 Water Supply and Plumbing (1) A registered family child care's water supply must be from a public water supply or well, and must be tested for lead, unless the registered family child care uses an CCLD approved alternative water source. (2) A provider must test each …

414-210-0830 Toilets, Hand Washing Sinks, and Bathing (1) A registered family child care home must have at least one flush toilet and one handwashing sink available to children at all times. (a) Toilets must be supplied with toilet paper. (b) All handwashing sinks must: (A) Have …

414-210-0840 Prevention and Management of Hazards (1) A provider must ensure that the following items are inaccessible to children as defined in OAR 414-210-0100(19): (a) All toxic or potentially dangerous items; (b) Cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting supplies and equipment; (…

414-210-0850 Maintenance and Sanitation (1) The registered family child care home and grounds shall be kept clean and free of litter or rubbish and unused or inoperable equipment, and vehicles. (a) All garbage, solid waste, and refuse must be disposed of regularly, in a safe and …

414-210-0860 Fire Protection (1) Doorways, evacuation routes, and exits must be kept free of materials, furniture, equipment and debris to allow unobstructed access to the outdoors. The provider must complete a daily inspection to ensure that evacuation routes are clear and exits…

414-210-0900 Furniture, Equipment and Play Materials (1) A provider must ensure furniture, equipment and play materials used by child care children are maintained in a hazard free condition. (2) Broken play materials, furniture and equipment must be removed from areas accessible …

414-210-0920 Outdoor Play Area (1) Elevated play equipment taller than 18 inches may not be placed on concrete, asphalt, lumber, or similarly hard surface. (2) Any non-portable piece of climbing or swinging equipment must be anchored securely. (3) A provider must provide a shaded…

414-210-1000 Handwashing (1) Caregivers and children must wash their hands with soap and warm running water: (a) After using the toilet; (b) After diaper changing; (c) After assisting someone with toileting; (d) Before handling food; (e) Before and after eating; (f) Before assist…

414-210-1010 Illness (1) A provider must not accept a child into care who: (a) Is diagnosed as having or being a carrier of a child care restrictable disease, as defined in Oregon Health Authority administrative rules, except with the written approval of the public health adminis…

414-210-1020 Injuries (1) A provider must complete a report of any serious injury or incident, and include: (a) The child’s full name and age; (b) The date of occurrence, time, type, circumstances, witnesses, and location at the home or off-site; (c) Time and date of notification…

414-210-1030 Medications (1) Before a provider gives a child any prescription or non-prescription medication, including, but not limited to, pain relievers, cough syrup, and nose drops, the provider must: (a) Have a signed, dated, written authorization by the parent(s) on file (a…

414-210-1050 Care of Children with Specific Needs When caring for a child who has or is at increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional condition and who requires health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by children ge…

414-210-1100 Food and Food Service (1) A provider must ensure that all food and beverages are selected, stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. (a) Potentially hazardous foods and drinks must be stored and maintained below 41°F. (b) Food must be prepared and served in …

414-210-1200 Transportation and Field Trips (1) If a provider transports children, the provider must be in compliance with all applicable state laws, including current vehicle insurance that covers the driver, the vehicle, and all occupants. (2) A provider must not transport chil…

414-210-1230 Passenger Restraints and Vehicles (1) A provider must meet the following passenger restraint and seating rules to ensure children’s safety during transportation: (a) The manufacturer’s maximum seating capacity for the vehicle is not exceeded; (b) Child passenger rest…

414-210-1300 Swimming and Water Activities (1) A provider must have written permission from each child’s parent before engaging in any swimming activities. (2) A provider must provide constant sight and sound supervision of children around any bodies of water. (3) A provider must…

414-210-1400 Animals (1) A provider must ensure that any animal accessible to child care children is: (a) In good health and shows no signs of carrying disease; (b) Friendly toward children with no signs or history of aggression; (c) Kept free of fleas, ticks, and worms; (d) Full…

414-210-1500 Night Care (1) A provider is subject to these rules when providing night care as defined in OAR 414-210-0100(26). (2) A provider must: (a) Be awake for the arrival and departure of each child in night care; and (b) Be present on the same floor level as the child care…

414-210-1610 Sanctions-Suspension, Denial, and Revocation (1) CCLD may immediately, and without prior notice, suspend a provider’s registration when, in the opinion of CCLD, such action is necessary to protect the children from physical or mental abuse or a substantial threat to …

414-210-1620 Civil Penalty (1) CCLD may assess a civil penalty of up to $750 per violation of these rules or terms and conditions of registration. (2) CCLD may assess a civil penalty in addition to any other appropriate legal action, considering: (a) Numbers of previous violation…

414-305-0100 Definitions The following words and terms within these rules have the following meanings: (1) "Activity Area" means the area of the center that is available, during all the hours of operation, for the children's activities. This area excludes but is not limited to ki…

414-305-0110 Purpose (1) A child care center is defined as a child care facility that is certified to provide child care for a number of children up to the maximum capacity in a setting other than a family child care home. (2) The purpose of OAR 414-305-0000 through 414-305-1620 …

414-305-0120 Exemptions for Licensing A child care facility is exempt from certification if the child care facility: (1) Provides care in the home of the child; (2) Is the child’s parent, a guardian or person acting in place of a parent; (3) Is related to the child by blood, marr…

414-305-0130 Application Process (1) An applicant must submit an original and complete application for a certificate on the forms provided by CCLD: (a) For the initial certificate; (b) For the annual renewal of the certificate; (c) Whenever there is a change of owner; (d) Wheneve…

414-305-0140 Issuance of Certification (1) Upon receipt of a completed application, a certified child care center will be evaluated by a representative of CCLD to determine if it meets all certification requirements. (2) CCLD will issue a regular certified child care center certi…

414-305-0150 Certification Process (1) A certified child care center must comply with the conditions of the certificate when admitting children, including, but not limited to, capacity, hours of operation, age range, and special conditions. (2) A certified child care center must …

414-305-0160 Exceptions to Rules (1) A certified child care center may request an exception to a rule on a form provided by CCLD for a specified period of time when: (a) A requirement does not apply to the center; or (b) The intent of the requirement can be met by a method not sp…

414-305-0200 Policies (1) A certified child care center must have written policies identified in 414-305-0200(2)(a-t) and provide them to: (a) Staff and volunteers at the time of hire and when policies change; and (b) Parents at the time of a child’s enrollment and when policies …

414-305-0210 Emergency Preparedness and Response (1) A certified child care center must have a written plan for emergency preparedness that addresses evacuation, relocation, shelter-in-place and lockdown procedures, and responding to medical emergencies and other incidents that c…

414-305-0220 Children’s Records (1) A certified child care center must obtain the following information for each child, in paper or electronic format, prior to the first day of attendance that includes the parent’s signature: (a) The child’s name, date of birth, and home address;…

414-305-0225 Immunizations (1) A certified child care center must comply with Oregon Health Authority’s administrative rules (see OAR 333-050-0040) relating to the immunization of children. If a child is enrolled in a public or private elementary school, immunizations are not req…

414-305-0230 Parental Permissions (1) A certified child care center must have the following current permissions from parent(s) when applicable: (a) Documentation of permission for a person not listed in the child’s records to pick up the child that includes: (A) Date and time of …

414-305-0235 Arrival and Departure (1) A certified child care center shall require that any person bringing a child to the center remain with the child until the child is accepted by staff. (2) A certified child care center may only release a child to a parent or another person n…

414-305-0240 Staff Records A certified child care center must maintain current personnel records for each staff, in paper or electronic format, which include: (1) Name, address and telephone number of staff; (2) Job title and duties; (3) Dates of first and last days on the job; (…

414-305-0250 Program Records (1) A certified child care center must maintain records that demonstrate compliance with all rules for 2 years following the record’s creation, such as parent permissions, attendance records, emergency preparedness drills, and pet vaccinations. A cert…

414-305-0260 Items Available to View (1) A certified child care center must post the following items in a prominent and frequently visited location for the parents and public to view: (a) All serious valid complaints and serious non‐compliance letters for 12 calendar months from …

414-305-0270 Notifications (1) A certified child care center must notify CCLD by 5:00pm the next business day of the following items: (a) A change of director; (b) A change in mailing address, when different from the physical address; (c) A change in phone number; (d) A known leg…

414-305-0300 General Staffing Requirements (1) A certified child care center must ensure that all staff, including persons not counted in the staff-to-child ratio and volunteers: (a) Know and comply with certification rules; (b) Recognize and act to correct hazards to physical sa…

414-305-0310 Central Background Registry Enrollment (1) The operator, all child care center staff, and any person 18 years of age or older who may have unsupervised access to children, shall be enrolled in CCLD’s Central Background Registry (CBR) prior to the issuance of an initi…

414-305-0320 Duties and Qualifications of the Director (1) A certified child care center must employ at least one individual who meets the qualifications of director as outlined in (6) below. The director is responsible for: (a) Maintaining compliance with all certified child car…

414-305-0340 Duties and Qualifications of Teachers (1) A certified child care center's teachers are responsible for: (a) The supervision of their assigned group of children at all times; and (b) The supervision of any aides or volunteers assigned to their group. (2) A certified c…

414-305-0350 Duties and Qualifications of Aides (1) A certified center’s aides support teachers in caring for a group of children under the supervision of the teacher. (2) An aide I must: (a) Be at least 14 years old; (b) Meet the initial training requirements (also see 414-305-0…

414-305-0355 Multi-Site Programs (1) In a multi-site program, the center shall develop a written plan which shows how the duties of the director in OAR 414-305-0320(1) will be met at each site and must employ a multi-site coordinator. (2) Multi-site coordinators must: (a) Meet di…

414-305-0360 Other Staff and Volunteers (1) A certified child care center must verify that all substitutes, prior to being left alone (if qualified to be unsupervised) with children: (a) Are enrolled in the CBR as required under OAR 414-305-0310, Central Background Registry Enrol…

414-305-0370 Orientation and Initial Training (1) A certified child care center must ensure that all staff, including substitutes, receive an orientation within the first 10 days of hire and before staff have unsupervised access to children. An orientation must include, but is no…

414-305-0380 Annual Training (1) A certified child care center must ensure the following training requirements are met for each staff: (a) Each certified child care center director, multi-site coordinator, teacher, and aide II must have at least 15 clock hours of formal training …

414-305-0385 Training Criteria (1) All staff employed by a certified child care center must have an active account with ORO. Staff training must meet the following requirements: (a) Be approved by ORO; and (b) Be at least 1 hour in duration. (2) Staff training that is a component…

414-305-0400 Staff-to-Child Ratio and Group Size (1) “Ratios” mean the number of staff required to be physically present with a child or group of children. (2) “Group size” is the number of children assigned to staff occupying an individual classroom or well-defined space within …