414-360-0150 Certification Process (1) A provider must comply with the conditions of the certification when admitting children, including, but not limited to, capacity, hours of operation, age range, and special conditions. (2) If an applicant or a provider is also a certified foster care parent, they must inform CCLD. CCLD may communicate with Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)regarding the child care license. (3) A provider must allow representatives of all agencies involved in licensing process to have immediate access to all areas of the home and premises when child care children are present, including: (a) Areas deemed inaccessible to children, including rooms not typically used for child care, second floors and other structures on the premises; (b) Records of children enrolled in the certified family child care, and all records and reports related to the child care operation regarding compliance with these rules as required in OAR 414-360-0255; and (c) All caregivers. (4) The home may be inspected by the local fire jurisdiction when local ordinances require a fire life safety survey as part of a business license or when CCLD determines there is a need to do so. (5) If there is a structural or maintenance problem or remodeling that CCLD determines could present a health or safety hazard to children, CCLD may request that the provider have the home inspected by the appropriate authority and the provider shall comply with the request. The provider must provide CCLD with a copy of the inspection report from such authority immediately upon receipt. (6) A certified family child care certification may be denied, suspended or revoked if the provider has been removed, denied or suspended from the CBR. (7) If a complaint alleges that a provider is not in compliance with these rules, CCLD will conduct an investigation and assessment as provided in OAR 414-075-0130. (8) CCLD may conduct unannounced monitoring visits of a certified family child care at least annually for the purpose of determining compliance with these rules and terms and conditions of certification. (9) In connection with a monitoring or investigation visit, CCLD may offer technical assistance when appropriate to assist the provider in complying with these rules and provide technical assistance when requested by the provider. (10) Information provided by or on behalf of the provider to CCLD on applications, in records or reports, or any other written or verbal communication must be current, complete, and accurate. (11) Parental request or permission to waive any of the rules for the certification of a certified family child care home does not give a provider permission to do so. (12) CCLD certification records are open to the public on request, including findings of complaint investigations. However, information protected by state or federal law and the names of children and adults will not be disclosed. (13) The name, address, telephone number, and certification status of providers is public information. However, CCLD may withhold from the public a provider's address and telephone number if the provider makes a written request documenting that disclosure of the address and/or telephone number would endanger them or a family member living in the home (OAR 137-004-0800). The request must be on a form supplied by CCLD. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280, ORS 329A.290 & ORS 329A.390 History: DELC 138-2024, adopt filed 12/11/2024, effective 07/01/2025