Oregon Administrative Code

414-305-0500 Supervision of Children (1) A certified child care center must ensure that children have the full attention of the required number of staff at all times who must: (a) Be aware of what each child is doing; (b) Know and take into account the age of each child, the chil…

414-305-0510 Creating a Healthy Climate for Child Development (1) When communicating or interacting with children, a certified child care center must ensure staff maintain a climate for healthy, culturally responsive child development such as: (a) Using a calm and encouraging ton…

414-305-0520 Program Schedule (1) A certified child care center must develop, post, and follow a written daily schedule for each group of children, according to their ages, interests, and abilities. (a) The written schedule must include a consistent routine that allows for flexib…

414-305-0525 Activity Plan for All Children (1) A certified child care center must make the emotional and physical needs of children the first priority of the center, ensuring that children get adequate care and prompt attention. (2) A certified child care center must develop, po…

414-305-0530 School-Age Activity Plan (1) A certified child care center must provide an environment for children where adults' actions demonstrate respect for children’s changing physical, emotional and intellectual needs. (2) A certified child care center must provide school-age…

414-305-0600 General Requirements for the Care of Infants and Toddlers (1) A certified child care center must not provide care for a child under six weeks of age. (2) For infants and younger toddlers, a certified child care center must obtain the following information (also see O…

414-305-0610 Feeding Infants and Toddlers (1) If serving children under 12 months of age, a certified child care center must comply with the following requirements for each child under 12 months of age: (a) The center must have and follow a written feeding plan and schedule that …

414-305-0620 Furniture and Equipment for Infants and Toddlers (1) A certified child care center must provide an individual crib, portable crib, or play yard for each infant. (a) Each crib, portable crib, or play yard must: (A) Comply with Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC) …

414-305-0630 Safe Sleep (1) In addition to safe equipment (OAR 414-305-0620), a certified child care center must follow safe sleep practices for infants to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) as follows: (a) While sleeping, infants must be monitored frequentl…

414-305-0650 Diaper Changing and Toileting (1) A certified child care center must change wet or soiled diapers promptly, checking children’s diapers at a minimum of every 2 hours, or more frequently to meet the individual child’s needs. Diapers must be changed when a child exhibi…

414-305-0660 Cleaning and Sanitizing Infant and Toddler Areas (1) A certified child care center must clean and sanitize infant and toddler toys at least daily or more often as needed. (2) A certified child care center must wash, rinse, and sanitize the following after each use: (…

414-305-0700 Behavior and Guidance (1) A certified child care center must have a written policy on behavior and guidance of children that is simple and understandable to the child, the parent(s), and all staff (also see OAR 414-305-0200, Policies). (2) A certified child care cent…

414-305-0710 Prohibited Discipline and Actions A certified child care center must not use or threaten to use any of the following prohibited actions even if requested or agreed to by parents: (1) Rough or harsh handling of children or use of corporal punishment in any form, inclu…

414-305-0720 Physical Restraint (1) A certified child care center may only use physical restraint after complying with all requirements of OAR 414-305-0700, Behavior and Guidance and OAR 414-305-0710, Prohibited Discipline and Actions, and in accordance with OAR 414-305-0200(2)(o…

414-305-0800 Center Capacity (1) A certified child care center’s licensed capacity is based on a combination of the center’s indoor space, outdoor space, and the number of toilets and sinks. (2) A certified child care center may only care for children in activity areas approved b…

414-305-0810 Facility Structure (1) A certified child care center must ensure that children do not have access to heating equipment such as furnaces, fireplaces, stoves, floor and wall furnace grates, steam and hot water pipes, and electric space heaters, or to cooling equipment …

414-305-0820 Water Supply and Plumbing (1) A certified child care center’s water supply must be from a public water supply or well, and must be tested for lead, unless the certified child care center uses an CCLD approved alternative water source. (a) A certified child care cente…

414-305-0830 Toilets, Sinks, and Bathing (1) A certified child care center must provide smooth, washable, easily-cleanable walls and floors in the toileting and handwashing areas. (2) A certified child care center must provide toilets that: (a) Are supplied with toilet paper; (b)…

414-305-0840 Prevention and Management of Hazards (1) A certified child care center must ensure that all toxic or potentially dangerous items, such as cleaning supplies and equipment, poisonous and toxic materials, and flammable and corrosive materials, are inaccessible to childr…

414-305-0850 Maintenance and Sanitation (Also see OAR 414-305-0660 Cleaning and Sanitizing Infant and Toddler Area and OAR 414-305-1110, Food Service for additional sanitation rules). (1) A certified child care center must routinely clean, sanitize and disinfect surfaces and obje…

414-305-0860 Fire Protection (1) A certified child care center must ensure that the building, occupant load, and means of egress, including the number of exits, exiting distances, doors, and exit illumination and signs are maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Ore…

414-305-0900 Furniture (1) A certified child care center must ensure that furniture is: (a) Installed, maintained, and used according to the manufacturer's instructions; (b) Cleanable; (c) Safely constructed and lead free, with no rough or sharp edges or loose parts; (d) In good …

414-305-0910 Play Materials (1) A certified child care center must provide play equipment and materials that are: (a) Appropriate to the developmental needs, interests and abilities of the children; (b) Sturdy and free of sharp points or corners, splinters, protruding nails or bo…

414-305-0920 Outdoor Play Areas (1) A certified child care center must provide an outdoor play area that children can reach safely. (2) If an outdoor play area is not connected to or in direct control of the certified child care center, such as a public park or school, the center…

414-305-1000 Handwashing (1) Staff and children shall 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; and (f) Before assist…

414-305-1010 Illness (1) A certified child care center must observe and monitor each child upon their arrival at the center and throughout the hours of care for symptoms of an illness and obvious signs of infestation or physical injuries. (a) A child's temperature is taken when t…

414-305-1020 Injuries (1) A certified child care center must have and follow written procedures for handling injuries that are made known to all staff, including: (a) Procedure for requesting or taking a child to emergency medical care; (b) First aid measures for serious accident…

414-305-1030 Medications (1) Before a certified child care center gives a child any prescription or non-prescription medication, including, but not limited to, pain relievers, cough syrup, and nose drops, the center must: (a) Have a signed, dated, written authorization by the par…

414-305-1050 Care of Children with Special 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 gen…

414-305-1100 Kitchen and Food Service Areas (1) If there is no kitchen in the center and if meals or snacks are not catered, a certified child care center must observe the requirements under OAR 414-305-1110, Food Service. (2) A certified child care center’s kitchen must be separ…

414-305-1110 Food Service (1) A certified child care center’s food service must include the following: (a) Children in care for more than 3 ½ consecutive hours must be served a meal or snack every 3 ½ hours; (b) Children arriving after school are served a snack; (c) Children sche…

414-305-1130 Food Storage and Preparation (1) A certified child care center must store, prepare, and serve all food and drink provided by the center in a sanitary manner and protected from contamination. (2) Water for preparing food, drinking or cooking shall not be obtained from…

414-305-1140 Meals and Snacks (1) Meals and snacks for children must be: (a) Prepared on site; (b) Obtained from a source approved by the Oregon Health Authority; or (c) Provided by parents. (2) A certified child care center must ensure that all meals, snacks and beverages follow…

414-305-1200 Transportation Overview (1) If a certified child care center transports children, the center must be in compliance with all applicable state laws, including current vehicle insurance that covers the driver, the vehicle, and all occupants. (a) If a certified child car…

414-305-1210 Transportation Staffing (1) If a driver is the only adult in the vehicle, a certified child care center must ensure that the driver: (a) Meets teacher or aide II qualifications and training requirements; and (b) Meets additional driver and ratio requirements under OA…

414-305-1220 Transportation Safety (1) A certified child care center must maintain the following items in the vehicle as well as at the center: (a) An operable phone; (b) Program information including center name, address, and phone number; (c) Proof of vehicle insurance; (d) A c…

414-305-1230 Passenger Restraints and Seating A certified child care center must meet the following passenger restraint and seating rules to ensure children’s safety during transportation: (1) The manufacturer’s maximum seating capacity for the vehicle is not exceeded; (2) Child …

414-305-1240 Vehicles A certified child care center must ensure that all vehicles used for transportation meet the following: (1) Vehicles are identified with the center or business entity name that is easily read by the public(e.g. a small sign in the rear window or a bumper sti…

414-305-1300 Swimming (1) A certified child care center must have written permission from each child’s parent before engaging in any swimming activities. (2) A certified child care center must provide constant sight and sound supervision of children around any bodies of water. (3…

414-305-1400 Animals (1) A certified child care center must ensure that any animal at the center 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) Fully…

414-305-1500 Night Care (1) A certified child care center must be approved by CCLD to provide night care, as defined in 414-305-0100(32). (2) A certified child care center must meet the staff-to-child ratio specified in OAR 414-305-0400 during night hours. In addition: (a) There …

414-305-1600 Monitoring and Investigations (1) CCLD may conduct unannounced monitoring visits of a certified child care center at least annually for the purpose of determining compliance with these rules and terms and conditions of certification. (2) CCLD may conduct compliance v…

414-305-1610 SANCTIONS-Suspension, Denial and Revocation (1) CCLD may immediately, and without prior notice, suspend a certified child care center’s certification when, in the opinion of CCLD, such action is necessary to protect the children from physical or mental abuse or a sub…

414-305-1620 Civil Penalty (1) CCLD may assess a civil penalty of up to $2500 per violation of these rules or terms and conditions of certification. (2) CCLD may assess a civil penalty in addition to any other appropriate legal action, considering: (a) Numbers of previous violati…

414-310-0100 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…

414-310-0110 Purpose (1) A school-age center is defined as a child care facility that is certified to provide care for a number of school-age children up to the maximum capacity in a setting other than a family child care home. (2) The purpose of OAR 414-310-0100 through OAR 414-…

414-310-0120 Exemptions from Licensing A child care facility is exempt from certification if the 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, marriage or ad…

414-310-0130 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…

414-310-0140 Issuance of Certification (1) Upon receipt of a completed application, a school-age center will be evaluated by a representative of CCLD to determine if it meets all certification requirements. (2) CCLD will issue a regular school-age center certification when the ce…

414-310-0150 Certification Process (1) A school-age 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 school-age center must allow representative…