Oregon Administrative Code

414-425-0040 Denial of Application and Sanctions (1) An initial application for a new program record or renewal application may be denied if CCLD finds that: (a) The program or its operation does not comply with ORS 329A.250(13)(a-c) and ORS 329A.255, with applicable rules or wit…

414-450-0000 Purpose and Scope (1) Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 414-450-0000 through 414-450-0040 are the Child Care Licensing Division's (CCLD) minimum requirements for preschool recorded programs. The purpose of these rules is to collect and publish information on preschoo…

414-450-0010 Definitions (1) “Central Background Registry” means CCLD’s Registry of individuals who have been approved to be associated with a child care facility in Oregon pursuant to ORS 329A.030 and OAR 414‐061‐0000 through 414‐061‐0120. (2) “Child Care” means the care, superv…

414-450-0020 Application for a Program Record (1) No person or organization shall operate a preschool recorded program without an active program record issued by CCLD. (2) Application for a program record shall be made on forms provided by CCLD. The original forms must be submitt…

414-450-0025 Issuance of a Preschool Program Record (1) CCLD shall issue a program record to a person or organization operating a preschool program if CCLD determines that the applicant meets the requirements of ORS 329A.250(9) and 329A.255; and OAR 414-450-0000 through 414-450-0…

414-450-0030 General Requirements (1) Through December 31, 2022, the preschool recorded program must assure that criminal background checks are done on all staff and volunteers prior to having contact with children in the program. Enrollment in the Central Background Registry as …

414-450-0040 Denial of Application and Sanctions (1) An initial application for a new program record or renewal application may be denied if CCLD finds that: (a) The program or its operation does not comply with ORS 329A.250(9) and ORS 329A.255, with applicable rules or with any …

414-460-0000 Definitions The following definitions apply to Oregon Administrative rules 414-460-0000 through 414-460-0030. (1) "Applicant" means a public or private nonsectarian organization that applies for Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten funds. (2) "Approved Prenatal to Kinderg…

414-460-0005 Use of Grant Funds by Grantees (1) A minimum of 2.5 percent of the total grant shall be used for staff development. (2) Start-up costs may be allocated to assist in limited funding of “one-time” costs needed to start new programs, or to add children to existing progr…

414-460-0010 Eligibility Criteria for Contract Applicants (1) Nonsectarian organizations including school districts and Head Start grantees are eligible to compete for funding to establish an Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten program. (2) No person in any Oregon Prenatal to Kinderg…

414-460-0020 Program Design (1) Funds appropriated shall be used to establish and maintain new or expanded Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten programs and shall not be used to supplant federally supported Head Start programs. (2) Programs shall serve the eligible children and provid…

414-460-0025 Eligibility Criteria for Children and Families Served (1) The Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten program serves children prenatal to five years old and not eligible for kindergarten or whose family circumstances would qualify them for eligibility under the federal Head …

414-460-0030 Suspected Abuse Any employee of the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten program who is subject to ORS 419B.005 to 419B.016and has reasonable cause to believe that any child with whom the provider or program staff comes into contact has suffered or is suffering from abuse…

414-460-0060 Targeting of Services to Families Programs must target families whose children ages 0-8 are at-risk of experiencing difficulty in school based on the following criteria: (1) Single, step and dual career families; (2) Low-income families; (3) Families for whom English…

414-460-0065 Collect Data Programs must collect data which documents the numbers of families served in each of the criteria categories listed in OAR 414-460-0060. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329.175 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.175 & ORS 329.195 History: DELC 141-2023, …

414-460-0075 Tax Credits for Student-Parent Programs and Child Development Programs (1) The purpose of this rule is to define child development and student-parent programs that may qualify for tax credits authorized by ORS 315.234, including requirements for substantiation and us…

414-470-0000 Purpose: Preschool Promise Program The purpose of these rules is to define key terms, describe eligibility criteria, and to assist Preschool Promise Providers in the implementation and operation of Preschool Promise Program services. These rules describe the standard…

414-470-0005 Definitions: Preschool Promise Program The following definitions apply to Oregon Administrative Rules 414-470-0000 through 414-470-0075. (1) “Child Care Provider” means a person or entity that provides care, supervision, and guidance on a regular basis of a child, un…

414-470-0010 Child and Family Eligibility Criteria (1) Children and families who meet the following criteria are determined eligible for the Preschool Promise Program: (a) Family income is at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level in effect at the time eligibility is d…

414-470-0025 Preschool Promise Provider Eligibility The following entities are eligible to apply to be a Preschool Promise Provider: (1) Child Care Provider; (2) Community-based organization; (3) Culturally specific organizations; (4) Early Learning Hub as designated in ORS 417.8…

414-470-0040 Minimum Requirements: Preschool Promise Program There are multiple pathways to become a highly qualified teacher. To be eligible to provide preschool services under the Preschool Promise Program, a Preschool Promise Provider must: (1) Provide, at a minimum, the annua…

414-470-0045 Minimum Salary requirements for Lead Preschool Teacher and Teacher Assistant The Early Learning Council shall establish a methodology to determine a target and minimum salary for Lead Preschool Teachers and Teacher Assistants. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 326.425(7…

414-470-0047 Administration (1) The Division will administer grant agreements with the grant recipients and provide program guidelines. (2) Grant recipients must comply with the terms and conditions of the grant agreement including, but not limited to, cooperating with the Divisi…

414-470-0050 Preschool Promise Provider Use of Funds (1) Funds received by grant recipients for the Preschool Promise Program may be used only to support and deliver the Preschool Promise Program. (2) Grant recipients must use appropriate internal fiscal controls and generally ac…

414-470-0055 Program Monitoring and Evaluation Programs will be monitored and evaluated on program quality and outcomes using a process established by the Division. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 326.425(7) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.172 History: ELD 5-2020, amend filed …

414-470-0060 Waiver Application Process (1) A Preschool Promise Provider may request a waiver of the requirements of ORS 329.172(7) and 414-470-0040 during the first years of the Preschool Promise Provider’s participation in the Preschool Promise Program. (2) The Division adminis…

414-470-0065 Reporting Upon request by the Division, a Preschool Promise Provider shall make available to the Division all information and data that demonstrates that Preschool Promise Providers are meeting the program requirements and anything necessary to monitor and evaluate t…

414-470-0070 Suspected Abuse Any Preschool Promise Provider or program staff subject to ORS 419B.005 to 419B.016 having reasonable cause to believe that any child with whom the provider or program staff comes into contact has suffered or is suffering from abuse or neglect, shall …

414-470-0075 Fiscal Agent (1) The following entities are eligible to apply to be a fiscal agent for multiple Preschool Promise Providers: (a) Community based organization; (b) Culturally specific organization; (c) Early Learning Hub as designated in ORS 417.827; (d) Education ser…

414-480-0000 Purpose The purpose of the Baby Promise Program is to increase and sustain the supply and availability of high-quality infant and toddler care for marginalized families furthest from opportunity. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 417.784 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS …

414-480-0010 Child and Family Eligibility Criteria Child and family eligibility criteria is outlined in the Baby Promise Program Operations Manual for CCR&R Entities distributed to Child Care Resource & Referral entities. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 417.784 Statutes/Other Impl…

414-480-0015 Baby Promise Program Provider Eligibility and Program Requirements Effective on May 1, 2025, the Department designates the Baby Promise Program Guidebook for Providers revised 04/2025 to be used for compliance with the Baby Promise Program provider requirements and s…

414-480-0035 Administration Effective on May 1, 2025, the Department designates the Baby Promise Program Operations Manual for CCR&R Entities revised 04/2025 to be used for compliance with the Baby Promise Program administration requirements and standards. [ED. NOTE: To view atta…

414-500-0010 Applicability of Rules (1) The purpose of division 500 is to establish the Department of Early Learning and Care's requirements for contracts concerning child care resource and referral funding and activities that are subject to Oregon laws governing child care resou…

414-500-0020 Definitions These words and terms used in chapter 414, division 500 have the following meanings: (1) “Child Care” means the care and supervision of a child who is unaccompanied by a parent, guardian, or custodian and which is provided during a part of the 24 hours of…

414-500-0030 Administrative Requirements for Resource and Referral Agencies (1) Any R & R or Resource & Referral Network contracting to provide child care resource and referral services under ORS 329A.110 for the administration of ORS 329A.120 through 329A.135 shall be a “Resourc…

414-500-0040 Resource File (1) The R & R shall establish, maintain, and update on an ongoing basis a resource file of existing child care providers and child care services in the service delivery area (SDA). The R & R shall contact each provider at least annually to verify the in…

414-500-0050 Services to Parents (1) The R & R shall provide consultation and/or assistance to parents on: (a) Finding, selecting, and maintaining a quality child care arrangement; (b) Sources for child care subsidies for low income families; (c) Available and appropriate child c…

414-500-0060 Services to Providers The R & R shall provide information, technical assistance, and support to existing and potential child care providers. (1) The R & R shall provide information and technical assistance on: (a) Establishing new child care resources including regis…

414-500-0070 Services to Communities and Employers The R & R shall: (1) Assess and recruit child care resources for underserved needs. (2) Provide public access to data on the child care delivery system. (3) Provide information and technical assistance to employers on identifying…

414-500-0080 Records of Requests for Services (1) The R & R shall maintain records of requests for services. (2) Documentation of requests for services shall consist of: (a) Number and time of day and date of calls and contacts to the R & R; (b) Ages of children for whom care is …

414-525-0005 Authority These rules are promulgated pursuant to ORS 417.705 through 417.797. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 417.705 - 417.797 History: Renumbered from 423-045-0005, ELD 11-2014, f. & cert. ef. 11-25-14 OCCF 2-2007, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-07 thru 8-15-07 OCCF 1-2002, f…

414-525-0010 Purpose The purpose of these rules is to assist counties in the implementation and operation of Healthy Families Oregon program services. The Healthy Families Oregon program seeks to ensure healthy, thriving children and strong, nurturing families by offering a range…

414-525-0015 Program Restrictions (1) Systems Requirements: (a) Healthy Families Oregon services will be offered in a manner consistent with the local early childhood system planning. (b) Healthy Families Oregon programs will collaborate with local home visiting partners within t…

414-575-0000 Purpose The purpose of this division is to establish a process for making grants from the Early Childhood Equity Fund for culturally specific early learning, early childhood and parent support programs, to promote the capacity of culturally specific organizations to …

414-575-0005 Definitions As used in this section, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Children and families who are at-risk” means children and families who experience systemic disparities because of any combination of two or more of the following factors: race, ethnicity…

414-575-0015 Eligibility Criteria To be eligible to apply for a grant, a program must: (1) Be a culturally specific organization or operate a culturally specific early learning program, (2) Serve communities within the geographic boundaries of Oregon or serve communities within I…

414-575-0030 Administration (1) The Department will administer grant agreements with the grant recipients and provide program guidelines. (2) Grant recipients must comply with the terms and conditions of the grant agreement including, but not limited to, cooperating with the Depa…

414-575-0035 Evaluation (1) The Department will conduct an evaluation of the Fund grant program each biennium, using both qualitative and quantitative data as sources of assessment of program quality. The evaluation will measure the demonstrated impact of program outcomes on: (a)…

414-576-0000 Purpose The purpose of this division is to establish a process for administering grant funds from the Birth Through Five Literacy Fund for the following purposes: (1) Expanding culturally specific early literacy programs for children from birth through five years of …