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Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 330 - MICRO-CENTER PILOT PROGRAM › Section 414-330-0600 - Program Guidelines

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) The
			 Department will identify exceptions to existing rules for which the intent of
			 the rule may be met in a micro-center in a manner other than as set forth in
			 the applicable rules for the participant's license type and will develop
			 guidelines for how the micro-center can meet the intent in the alternate manner
			 under the exceptions.
(2) A
			 participant must apply for the exceptions identified by the Department and
			 agree to follow the guidelines for meeting the intent of each rule for which an
			 exception is requested.
(3) The
			 Department may remove a participant from the Micro-Center Pilot Program if the
			 participant does not apply for the exceptions identified by the Department,
			 does not follow the guidelines for meeting the intent of the rule in an
			 alternate manner, unless the participant is otherwise in compliance with the
			 rule excepted to.
Statutory/Other Authority: section 1, chapter 374, Oregon
				  Laws 2023.
Statutes/Other Implemented: section 1, chapter 374, Oregon
				  Laws 2023.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0000 - Applicability of Rules

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(1) OAR
			 414-350-0000  through 414-350-0405  set forth the Child Care Licensing Division's
			 (CCLD) requirements for the inspection and certification of certified family
			 child care homes subject to Oregon laws governing child care facilities (ORS
			 329A.030,
			 329A.250 through
			 329A.310,
			 329A.350 through
			 329A.460, and
			 329A.990) that:
(a) Care for no more than 16 children;
			 and
(b) Are located in a building
			 constructed as a single-family dwelling.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0010 - Definitions

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The following words and terms, when used in OAR 414-350-0000 through 414-350-0405, have the following meanings:
(1) "Activity Area" means the area of the
			 home that is available, during all the hours of operation, for the children's
			 activities. This area excludes the food preparation area of the kitchen,
			 bathrooms, storage areas, and those parts of rooms occupied by heating stoves,
			 furniture and stationary equipment not used by children.
(2) "Attendance" means children actually
			 present in the home at any given time.
(3) "Capacity" means the total number of
			 children allowed in the certified family child care home at any one time, based
			 on the available square footage, the ages of the children to be served and the
			 total number of staff.
(4)
			 "Caregiver" means any person, including the provider, who cares for the
			 children in the certified family child care home and works directly with the
			 children, providing care, supervision and guidance.
(5) "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.
(a) "CBR Enrollment"
			 means approval for a 5 year period to be enrolled in the CBR following an
			 Oregon State Police criminal records check, child abuse and neglect records
			 check, checks of adult protective services and foster care certification and an
			 FBI records check.
(b) "CBR
			 Conditional Enrollment" means temporary approval to be enrolled in the CBR
			 following a Oregon State Police records check and child abuse and neglect
			 records check but prior to receipt by CCLD of the results of the required FBI
			 records check.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0020 - Application for a Child Care Certificate

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(1) No person, unless exempted by Oregon laws
			 governing child care facilities, shall operate a certified family child care
			 home without a valid certificate issued by CCLD.
(2) Application for a certificate shall be
			 made on forms provided by CCLD.
(3)
			 A completed application is required:
(a) For
			 the initial certificate;
(b) For
			 the annual renewal of a certificate; and
(c) Whenever there is a change of provider or
			 location.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0030 - Issuance of a Child Care Certificate

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(1) A certificate shall not be issued by CCLD
			 to an applicant who holds a medical marijuana card. A certificate shall not be
			 issued to an applicant who grows marijuana or distributes marijuana.
(2) A certificate shall be issued by CCLD
			 when it has been determined the home is in compliance with OAR 414-350-0000  through 414-350-0405. There are two types of certification. These are:
(a) A regular certificate which, except as
			 provided in OAR 414-350-0020(4)(b)(A), is valid for no more than one year;
			 and
(b) A temporary certificate. A
			 certified family child care home may not operate under a temporary certificate
			 for more than 180 days in any 12-month period. A temporary certificate is
			 issued when:
(A) The home is in compliance
			 with most requirements;
(B) There
			 are no deficiencies identified by CCLD that are hazardous to children;
			 and
(C) The provider demonstrates
			 an effort to be in full compliance.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0040 - Exceptions to Rules

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(1) CCLD may
			 grant an exception to an individual rule (OAR 414-350-0000  through
			 414-350-0405) for a specified period of time when:
(a) A requirement does not apply to the home;
			 or
(b) The intent of the
			 requirement can be met by a method not specified in the applicable
			 rule.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0050 - General Requirements

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(1) The
			 following items shall be posted in the certified family child care home where
			 they may be clearly viewed by parents:
(a) The
			 most current certificate issued by CCLD;
(b) Notification of a communicable disease
			 outbreak at the home;
(c) The
			 evacuation plan and the location where parents may be reunited with their
			 children in the event of an evacuation;
(d) A notice that the following items are
			 available for parents to review:
(A) The
			 guidance/discipline policy;
(B) The
			 current week's menus, with substitutions recorded;
(C) The description of the general
			 routine;
(D) Information on how to
			 report a complaint to CCLD regarding certification requirements; and
(E) The most recent CCLD and sanitation
			 inspection reports and, if applicable, fire life safety self-evaluation (or
			 fire marshal inspection report if completed).
(e) The Department of Early Learning and Care
			 Website [
www.oregon.gov/DELC
]
			 and phone number [1-800-556-6616], and a statement advising parents that they
			 can access information about their child care provider on the child care safety
			 portal.
(f) Providers must post all
			 serious valid complaint and serious non-compliance letters for 12 calendar
			 months.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0060 - Enrollment

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(1) Children shall
			 be admitted only in accordance with the conditions of the certificate,
			 including, but not limited to, capacity, hours of operation, age range, and
			 special conditions.
(2) As required
			 by state and federal civil rights laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act
			 (ADA), the certified family child care home shall not discriminate against any
			 child on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, marital
			 status of parent, or because of a need for special care.
(a) Refusal by the provider to care for a
			 child with a need for special care because of lack of related skills and degree
			 of competence or because of structural barriers in the certified family child
			 care home, shall not in itself establish a prima facie case of discrimination.
			 The decision to enroll/not enroll a child shall be made on an individual basis
			 after the child's child care needs have been assessed using information from
			 parents and professionals who are knowledgeable about the specific disability.
			 The provider shall record the assessment that was made for each child with
			 special needs.
(b) If a child with
			 special needs is enrolled who needs a specific plan for caring for that child,
			 such a plan shall be developed in writing between the provider, parent(s) and,
			 if necessary, outside specialists. The provider shall be responsible for
			 ensuring that all caregivers have knowledge of the plan and act in compliance
			 with the plan.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0070 - Arrival and Departure

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(1) The
			 provider shall require that the person bringing the child to the certified
			 family child care home remain with the child until the child is accepted by a
			 caregiver.
(2) The provider shall
			 release a child only to a parent or another person named and identified by the
			 parent. The provider shall verify the identification of any person who picks up
			 a child.
(3) If a school-age child
			 arrives at or leaves the home without a parent, there shall be arrangements in
			 advance, in writing, from the parent for the arrival and departure times and
			 what the provider will do if the child has not arrived by the expected
			 time.
(4) The provider must notify
			 parents if there will be a substitute caregiver and the caregiver's name or if
			 the children will be away from the home for any part of the day for visits,
			 field trips, or any other activity off the premises. In the event of an
			 emergency, a good faith effort will be made to notify parents that a substitute
			 will be caring for the children.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS
				  329A.260
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS
				  329A.260 &
				  329A.280
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0080 - Records

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(1) The provider
			 shall keep the following records:
(a) Complete
			 and current information on each child, as required in OAR 414-350-0060(3) and
			 (4);
(b) Daily attendance record
			 for each child, including dates each child attended and arrival and departure
			 times each day;
(c) Daily
			 attendance record for the provider and each caregiver, including dates worked
			 and arrival and departure times each day;
(d) Medication administered, as specified in
			 OAR 414-350-0180(9);
(e) Emergency
			 plan practice sessions and evacuations, as specified in OAR
			 414-350-0170(15);
(f) An injury to
			 or death of a child, as specified in OAR 414-350-0180(8);
(g) Child abuse reports made to the
			 Department of Human Services Child Welfare (DHS) or a law enforcement
			 agency;
(h) The general routine, as
			 specified in OAR 414-350-0220(3);
(i) Verification of the provider's and each
			 caregiver's:
(A) Qualifications for the
			 position, as specified in OAR 414-350-0100  and 414-350-0110;
(B) Current health-related training, such as
			 CPR and First Aid, as specified in OAR 414-350-0100(3);
(C) Training as required in OAR
			 414-350-0115;
(D) Current
			 enrollment in the Central Background Registry;
(E) Current food handler's certification
			 pursuant to ORS 624.570, when required;
			 and
(F) Caregiver participation in
			 an orientation to the provider's policies and practices and these
			 administrative rules.
(j)
			 Lead testing results for drinking water for the past six (6)
			 years.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0090 - General Requirements

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(1) As
			 required by Oregon civil rights law, ORS Chapter 659, the provider shall not
			 discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, gender, marital status,
			 religion, national origin, age, or because of a mental or physical handicap
			 unrelated to specific job performance.
(2) All caregivers, including the provider,
			 shall:
(a) Have competence, sound judgment,
			 and self-control in working with children;
(b) Be mentally, physically, and emotionally
			 capable of performing duties related to child care; and
(c) Have the required training and/or
			 experience for the positions they hold, as specified in OAR 414-350-0100  and
			 0110.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0100 - The Provider

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(1) The provider
			 shall be:
(a) At least 18 years of age if the
			 facility is certified for 12 children; or at least 21 years of age if the
			 facility is certified for more than 12 children; and
(b) Responsible for the operation of the
			 certified family child care home, including those duties ordinarily considered
			 to be administrative. These include, but are not limited to, financial
			 management, maintaining records, maintenance of the building and grounds, meal
			 planning and preparation, compliance with certification requirements,
			 communication with CCLD, and correcting deficiencies.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0110 - Assistants

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(1) Assistants may
			 be included in the caregiver/child ratio calculation.
(2) An Assistant I shall:
(a) Be at least 15 years of age;
(b) Have current certification in first aid
			 and pediatric CPR;
(A) CPR courses must have
			 practical hands-on instruction;
(B)
			 CPR courses that involve an on-line component with hands-on instruction may be
			 accepted;
(C) Strictly on-line CPR
			 training is not acceptable; and
(D)
			 New Assistant I's must complete the training within 90 days of
			 employment.
(c) Have on
			 file documentation of an orientation and be familiar with the provider's
			 policies and procedures and these requirements (OAR 414-350-0000  through
			 414-350-0405).
(d) Have completed a
			 minimum of 2 hours of training on child abuse and neglect that is specific to
			 Oregon law within 30 days of employment;
(e) Have a current food handler certification
			 approved by the Oregon Health Authority or CCLD before preparing or serving
			 food;
(f) Have completed CCLD
			 approved health and safety training within 30 days of employment; and
(g) Have completed CCLD approved safe sleep
			 training within 30 days of employment.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0115 - Training Requirements

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(1) All
			 staff shall receive an orientation within the first two weeks of employment and
			 before they can have unsupervised access to children. Orientation shall ensure
			 that staff are familiar with the contents of the orientation, as described
			 below, and shall include, but is not limited to:
(a) Individual responsibilities in the event:
(A) The home must be evacuated (e.g.
			 fire);
(B) An emergency requiring
			 staff and children to remain inside under unusual circumstances (e.g. power
			 outage, environmental hazard); or
(C) A child or staff is injured or becomes
			 ill;
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0120 - Caregiver/Child Ratios and Supervision

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(1) The number of caregivers and group size
			 shall be determined by the number and ages of the children in attendance. The
			 required caregiver/child ratios shall be met at all times. This includes:
(a) All child care children, as defined in
			 OAR 414-350-0010(9);
(b) The
			 provider's own child(ren), including foster child(ren), 9 years of age or
			 younger;
(c) All other caregivers'
			 own children age 12 years or younger;
(d) Any other children age 12 years or
			 younger for whom the provider is responsible; and
(e) Any child(ren) age 17 years or younger,
			 including the provider's own children, foster children, child care children, or
			 other children for whom the provider is responsible, with special needs or
			 disabilities who require a level of care that is above normal for the child's
			 age.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0130 - General Requirements

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(1) The
			 certified family child care home shall be:
(a)
			 Located in an area zoned residential or commercial:
(A) "Residential zone" means any zone within
			 an acknowledged urban growth boundary or an acknowledged residential exception
			 area that allows a dwelling unit as a use permitted outright.
(B) "Commercial Zone" means any zone within
			 an acknowledged urban growth boundary or an acknowledged commercial exception
			 area that allows sales or service or commercial and professional offices as
			 uses permitted outright.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0140 - Indoor Area

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(1) The indoor area
			 used for child care shall meet the following requirements:
(a) If the provider is certified to care for
			 12 children or fewer, there shall be a minimum of 35 square feet of indoor
			 activity area, as defined by OAR 414-350-0010(1), per child. If the provider is
			 certified to care for more than 12 children, there shall be a minimum of 35
			 square feet of indoor activity area per child for 12 or fewer children, and 50
			 square feet of indoor activity area available per child for each of the
			 additional four children. This space, considered in determining capacity of the
			 home, shall be available for use by children at all times. The following shall
			 not be counted as part of the 35 square feet per child requirement: heating
			 units, storage areas; large permanent equipment; any space not useable by
			 children.
(b) There shall be a
			 designated area for children under 24 months of age that is developmentally
			 appropriate and safe.
(c) If the
			 facility is certified to care for more than 12 children, the provider must
			 develop a written plan showing that the space accessible to the children meets
			 their safety needs, there is adequate supervision and there is adequate
			 availability of toileting and hand washing for the children in care. CCLD must
			 approve the plan.
(d) Activity
			 areas shall be adequately lighted and ventilated. Room temperature shall be at
			 least 68 degrees F. (20 degrees C.) and not so warm as to be dangerous or
			 unhealthy to children in care.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0150 - Outdoor Area

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(1) There shall be
			 an outdoor activity area that children can reach safely. If the outdoor
			 activity area is not under the control of the provider during the hours of
			 operation of the home, written approval to use the area by CCLD is
			 required.
(2) A home shall have an
			 outdoor play area of no less than 75 square feet for each child using the area
			 at one time.
(3) The outside
			 activity area shall be:
(a) Suitably surfaced
			 and well drained. Playground equipment, such as slides, swings, climbing
			 structures and other elevated equipment, shall be surrounded by a resilient
			 surface of an acceptable depth or by rubber mats manufactured for such use,
			 according to standards of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission;
(b) Kept free of litter, solid waste and
			 refuse, ditches, or other conditions presenting a potential hazard;
			 and
(c) Equipped to provide
			 age-appropriate activities for gross motor development.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0160 - Sanitation

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(1) Water Supply:
(a) The home's water supply shall be
			 continuous in quantity and from a water supply system approved by the
			 Department of Human Services;
(b)
			 If drinking water is from a private source, the provider shall provide evidence
			 of bacterial and chemical analysis which establish safety of the
			 water;
(c) The tests shall be
			 conducted by the local health department, the Department of Human Services, or
			 an approved commercial laboratory;
(d) The bacterial analysis shall be done
			 quarterly;
(e) The chemical
			 analysis shall be done only once for a well and yearly for other water
			 sources;
(f) The provider shall
			 have drinking water available to children that is supplied in a safe and
			 sanitary manner. Drinking water for preparing food, infant formula, drinking or
			 cooking shall not be obtained from bathroom sinks or diaper changing sinks.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0165 - Testing for Lead in Drinking Water

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(1) For purposes of this rule, "drinking
			 water faucet or fixture"
(a) means any
			 plumbing fixture on the premises used to obtain water for drinking, cooking,
			 preparing infant formula, or preparing food; and
(b) does not include any plumbing fixture
			 used to obtain water for handwashing, bathing, or diaper
			 changing.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0170 - Home Safety

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(1) All floor
			 levels used by children for play and napping shall have two usable exits to
			 ground level.
(2) All rooms used by
			 children for play and napping shall have two usable exits.
(3) Obstructions, including furniture,
			 storage of supplies, or any other items shall not be placed in a manner that
			 blocks usable exits. The provider must complete a daily inspection to ensure
			 that evacuation routes are clear and usable exits, including doors and escape
			 windows, are operable.
(4) There
			 shall be at least one 2-A-10 BC rated fire extinguisher on each floor of the
			 home, unless the floor is not under the direct control of the provider.
(a) Fire extinguishers on floors where child
			 care occurs must be designated on the floor plan required in OAR 414-350-0050  and either mounted or stored along the primary evacuation route. Fire
			 extinguishers must be easily accessible and visible.
(b) If fire extinguishers are stored in a
			 cabinet or closet, they must be mounted and there must be a sign indicating
			 that the fire extinguisher is located inside. Obstructions, including
			 furniture, storage of supplies, or any other items shall not be placed in a
			 manner that blocks access to the cabinet or closet.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0180 - Illness or Injury

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(1) A provider
			 shall not admit, or retain in care, a child who:
(a) Is diagnosed as having or being a carrier
			 of a child care-restrictable disease, as defined in Oregon Health Authority
			 administrative rules, OAR 333-019-0010; or
(b) Has one of the following symptoms, or
			 combination of symptoms, of illness:
(A)
			 Diarrhea (more than one abnormally loose, runny, watery or bloody
			 stool);
(B) Vomiting;
(C) Fever over 100 degrees F taken under the
			 arm;
(D) Severe cough;
(E) Unusual yellow color to skin or
			 eyes;
(F) Skin or eye lesions or
			 rashes that are severe, weeping, or pus-filled;
(G) Stiff neck and headache with one or more
			 of the symptoms listed above;
(H)
			 Difficult breathing or abnormal wheezing; or
(I) Complaints of severe pain.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0190 - Animals in the Certified Family Child Care Home

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(1) Any animal at the certified family child
			 care home must be in good health and show no evidence of carrying a disease.
(a) Dogs and cats must be vaccinated
			 according to a licensed veterinarian's recommendations. Proof of current
			 compliance with immunizations shall be kept on file in the home.
(b) Animals shall be cared for as recommended
			 by a veterinarian. The provider shall have and follow written procedures for
			 the care and maintenance of the animals.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0200 - Food Selection, Storage, and Preparation

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(1) All food and drink served by the provider
			 shall be selected, stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner.
(2) All staff who prepare or serve food must
			 have and maintain a current food handler certification pursuant to ORS
			 624.570.
(3) All food products served by the provider
			 shall be obtained from commercial food suppliers, except that:
(a) Fresh fruits and vegetables may be
			 served;
(b) Frozen fruits, frozen
			 vegetables, and canned and frozen jams and jellies processed in the certified
			 family child care home may be served; and
(c) Home-canned or home-processed food, other
			 than those described in OAR 414-350-0200(3)(b), may be served to an individual
			 child only when supplied by that child's parent(s).
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0210 - Meals and Snacks

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(1) The provider
			 shall provide or ensure the availability of adequate and nutritious meals and
			 snacks appropriate for the ages and needs of the children served. USDA
			 guidelines will be used to determine if meals and snacks are adequate and
			 nutritious. Foods of minimal nutritional value (e.g., Jell-O, popcorn,
			 desserts, potato chips) shall only be served occasionally and not replace
			 nutritious foods.
(a) Every meal shall meet
			 USDA guidelines and shall include at least one serving from each of the
			 following food groups: fluid milk; breads and grains; meat, fish, poultry or
			 meat alternatives (e.g., dried beans, peanut butter, yogurt or cheese). Each
			 meal shall include two servings of fruits or vegetables. No liquids other than
			 milk and 100% fruit juice shall be counted as part of the daily
			 nutrition.
(b) Snacks shall meet
			 USDA guidelines and shall consist of food or beverage from at least two of the
			 following food groups: fluid milk, breads and grains; meat, fish, poultry or
			 meat alternatives (e.g., dried beans, peanut butter, yogurt or cheese);
			 vegetables and fruits. No liquids other than milk and 100% fruit juice shall be
			 counted as part of the daily nutrition. A snack shall not consist of only two
			 beverages.
(c) Nutrient
			 concentrates and supplements (protein powders, liquid proteins, vitamins,
			 minerals, and other nonfood substances) shall not be served to a child without
			 a written statement of parental consent and written instructions from a medical
			 practitioner. Special diets, not including vegetarian diets, shall not be
			 served to a child without written instructions from a registered dietician or
			 medical practitioner and written parental consent.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0220 - General Requirements

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(1) The
			 provider and any caregivers must give the children's needs first priority,
			 ensuring they get adequate care and attention.
(2) There shall be activities for children
			 according to their ages, interests, and abilities. If the provider is certified
			 to care for more than 12 children the provider shall have a written program of
			 activities for each age group.
(3)
			 A description of the general routine, covering all hours of operation, shall be
			 in writing and shall provide:
(a) Regularity
			 of such activities as eating, napping, and toileting with flexibility to
			 respond to the needs of individual children;
(b) A balance of active and quiet
			 activities;
(c) Individual and
			 group activities;
(d) Daily indoor
			 and outdoor activities in which children use both large and small
			 muscles;
(e) Periods of outdoor
			 play each day when weather permits; and
(f) Opportunities for a free choice of
			 activities by children.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0230 - Equipment, Furniture, and Supplies

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(1) The certified family child care home
			 shall have indoor and outdoor play equipment, materials, and furniture that
			 are:
(a) Appropriate to the developmental
			 needs and interests of children;
(b) Safe, clean, durable, well constructed,
			 in good repair, and made from lead-free, non-toxic materials;
(c) Child-sized or appropriately adapted for
			 infants, toddlers, and preschool age children's use; and
(d) Easily accessible to the
			 children.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0235 - Infant and Toddler Furniture and Equipment

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(1) Each infant shall have a crib, portable
			 crib, or playpen with a clean, non-absorbent mattress that meets the following
			 requirements:
(a) Each crib shall be of
			 sturdy construction with vertical slats no more than 2 3/8" apart;
(b) Locks and latches on the dropside of the
			 crib shall be safe and secure from accidental release or release by the infant
			 inside the crib;
(c) Each mattress
			 shall fit snugly; and
(d) Sleeping
			 arrangements shall be appropriate to the cultural background of the infant,
			 with individual bedding appropriate to the season.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0240 - Guidance and Discipline

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(1) A
			 provider shall have a written policy on guidance and discipline of
			 children.
(2) The provider shall
			 make these policies known to all caregivers and parents.
(3) The guidance and discipline policy shall:
(a) Provide for positive guidance,
			 redirection, and the setting of clear boundaries; and
(b) Be designed to help the child develop
			 self-control, self-esteem, and respect for others.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0250 - Transportation

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
When transportation is provided by or arranged for by the
				certified family child care home, the following requirements must be
				met.
(1) Drivers shall be at least 18
			 years of age and hold a current driver's license.
(2) The vehicle shall be:
(a) In compliance with all applicable state
			 and local motor vehicle laws, and
(b) Maintained in a safe operating
			 condition.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0375 - Night Care

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
When a certified family home provides night care to child care
				children, the provider shall meet all of the requirements for certified family
				child care homes contained in OAR 414-350-0000  through 414-350-0405, except for
				414-350-0150  and 414-350-0220. In addition, the home shall comply with the
				following requirements, and the certification shall reflect that regulated
				night care is offered.
(1) Staffing:
(a) During the hours of night care, the
			 required staff/child ratios, as specified in OAR 414-350-0120  shall be
			 maintained.
(b) A caregiver must be
			 present on the same floor level as the child care children who are
			 sleeping.
(c) A caregiver must be
			 awake for the arrival and departure of each child in night care. A caregiver
			 must be awake during night care hours if more than six(6) children are in
			 care.
(d) All persons 18 years of
			 age and older, inclusive of guests sleeping in the home during night care
			 hours, shall comply with OAR 414-350-0090(4).
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0380 - Swimming Activities

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
The following requirements apply to swimming/water activities
				provided on the premises of a certified family child care home, or off premises
				by another organization, public or private, when part of the facility's
				program.
(1) Definitions:
(a) "Beginning swimmer" means a child who has
			 mastered the skills required to:
(A) Hold his
			 breath with his head submerged;
(B)
			 Perform a front and back float;
(C)
			 Perform the flutter kick on his front and back;
(D) Be able to level off from a vertical
			 entry into a float position; and
(E) Do a combined stroke (front or back) for
			 at least 20 feet without stopping.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES › Section 414-350-0405 - Civil Penalty

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(1) Violations
			 of these rules or terms and conditions of certification under these rules may
			 be subject to a civil penalty up to $1200 per violation.
(2) Whenever the Child Care Licensing
			 Division (CCLD) investigates an alleged complaint at a certified facility, or a
			 facility that may be operating in violation of the requirements of ORS
			 329A.250 through
			 329A.450, OCC shall:
(a) Provide technical assistance as
			 appropriate;
(b) Send written
			 notice of the complaint visit to the facility with a finding of valid, unable
			 to substantiate, or invalid; and
(c) CCLD shall assess whether additional
			 legal actions are appropriate, including but not limited to civil penalties,
			 denials, revocations or suspensions, depending upon:
(A) Numbers of previous violations of the
			 same rule; or
(B) Circumstances
			 surrounding the rule violation.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 400 › Section 414-400-0040

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The form(s) referred to or incorporated by reference in this
				  rule are available from the agency.
Stat. Auth: ORS 329A
Stat. Implemented: ORS
				  329A.010
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 425 - SCHOOL AGE RECORDED PROGRAMS › Section 414-425-0000 - Purpose and Scope

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(1) Oregon
			 Administrative Rules (OAR) 414-425-0000  through 414-425-0040  are the CCLD's
			 minimum requirements for school age recorded programs. The purpose of these
			 rules is to collect and publish information on school age recorded programs and
			 require criminal background checks on staff and volunteers having contact with
			 children in these programs.
(2)
			 Nothing in these rules is intended to create requirements applicable to a
			 program that is:
(a) Required to be certified
			 under ORS 329A.280 or registered under ORS
			 329A.330; or
(b) Operated by a school district as defined
			 in ORS 332.002; or
(c) Operated by a political subdivision of
			 this state; or
(d) Operated by a
			 governmental agency.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 425 - SCHOOL AGE RECORDED PROGRAMS › Section 414-425-0010 - Definitions

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(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, supervision and guidance on a regular basis of a child,
			 unaccompanied by a parent, guardian or custodian, during a part of the 24 hours
			 of the day, with or without compensation.
(3) "CCLD" means the Child Care Licensing
			 Division in the Department of Early Learning and Care.
(4) "Program Record" means the document a
			 school age recorded program is issued by CCLD to operate a school age recorded
			 program pursuant to ORS
			 329A.257 and OAR 414-425-0000  through 414-425-0030.
(5) "School
			 Age Child" means a child eligible to be enrolled in the first grade or above in
			 public school including the months of summer vacation prior to being eligible
			 to be enrolled in the first grade or above in the next school year, up to age
			 13. For purposes of these rules, a child attending kindergarten may be
			 considered a school age child.
(6)
			 "School Age Recorded Program" means a program for school age children that does
			 not take the place of a parent's care, in which youth development activities
			 are provided to children during hours that school is not in session. For
			 purposes of these rules it does not include programs that are operated by a
			 school district as defined in ORS
			 332.002.
(7) "Staff" means any individual 18 years and
			 older who works in, and has contact with children in the program
(8) "Youth development activities" means
			 care, supervision or guidance that is intended for enrichment, including but
			 not limited to teaching skills or proficiency in physical, social or
			 educational activities such as tutoring, social activities, and recreational
			 activities.
(9) "Volunteer" means
			 any individual 18 years or older who intends to perform uncompensated duties
			 for the program and who may have unsupervised contact with the children in the
			 program or who is in the facility more than four hours per year and has contact
			 with children in the program.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS
				  329A.255 & ORS
				  329A.020
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS
				  329A.255 & ORS
				  329A.010
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 425 - SCHOOL AGE RECORDED PROGRAMS › Section 414-425-0020 - Application for a Program Record

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(1)
			 No person or organization shall operate a school age recorded program without
			 an active program record issued by the Child Care Licensing Division
			 (CCLD).
(2) Application for program
			 record shall be made on forms provided by CCLD. The original forms must be
			 submitted to CCLD for processing.
(3) A completed application is required:
(a) For a new program record
(b) For renewing a program record
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 425 - SCHOOL AGE RECORDED PROGRAMS › Section 414-425-0025 - Issuance of a School Age Program Record

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) CCLD shall issue a program record to a
			 person or organization operating a school age program if CCLD determines that
			 the applicant meets the requirements of ORS
			 329A.250(13)(a-c)
			 and 329A.255; and OAR 414-250-000
			 through 414-425-0040.
(2) A record
			 is valid for two years from date of issuance.
(3) A record authorizes operation of the
			 school age recorded program only at the address described in the record and
			 only by the person named in the record.
(4) CCLDwill create and maintain a database
			 of school age recorded programs. The database will include:
(a) Name and address of the
			 program;
(b) Name of contact
			 person; and
(c) Program information
			 such as capacity, school age range of children served and hours of
			 operation.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 425 - SCHOOL AGE RECORDED PROGRAMS › Section 414-425-0030 - General Requirements

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(1) Through
			 December 31, 2022, the school age 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
			 defined in OAR 414-061-0020(18)  that is not a limited enrollment as defined in
			 OAR 414-061-0020 (25)(b)  shall meet the requirement of a criminal background
			 check.
(2) Beginning January 1,
			 2023, the school age recorded program must obtain and have on file written
			 verification from CCLD that all staff and volunteers are enrolled in the
			 Central Background Registry prior to having contact with children, and must
			 maintain in the program's records written verification from CCLD of enrollment.
			 Enrollment, limited enrollment as defined in OAR 414-061-0020(25)(a)  or
			 conditional enrollment as defined in OAR 414-061-0020(9)  meets this
			 requirement. The school-age recorded program may allow individuals for which
			 the school-age recorded program completed a criminal background check before
			 January 1, 2023 to continue be employed or allowed to volunteer after January
			 1, 2023 without enrollment in the Central Background Registry if the individual
			 submits a completed application for enrollment in the Central Background
			 Registry no later than June 30, 2023 for which CCLD has not issued a notice of
			 intent to deny.
(3) The school age
			 recorded program must post a notice where it is visible to parents that the
			 program is recorded with CCLD and is legally exempt from licensure.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS
				  329A.255 & ORS
				  329A.020
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS
				  329A.010
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 425 - SCHOOL AGE RECORDED PROGRAMS › Section 414-425-0040 - Denial of Application and Sanctions

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(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 with any term or condition imposed under the record; or
(b) A visit, on-site investigation or
			 inspection of a program or its records authorized by ORS
			 329A.390 has not been
			 permitted.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 450 - PRESCHOOL RECORDED PROGRAMS › Section 414-450-0000 - Purpose and Scope

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(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
			 preschool recorded programs, and require criminal background checks on staff
			 and volunteers having contact with children in these programs.
(2) Nothing in these rules is intended to
			 create requirements applicable to a program that is:
(a) Required to be certified under ORS
			 329A.290 or registered under ORS
			 329A.330; or
(b) Operated by a school district as defined
			 in ORS 332.002; or
(c) Operated by a political subdivision of
			 this state; or
(d) Operated by a
			 governmental agency.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 450 - PRESCHOOL RECORDED PROGRAMS › Section 414-450-0010 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(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, supervision and guidance on a regular basis of a child,
			 unaccompanied by a parent, guardian or custodian, during a part of the 24 hours
			 of the day, with or without compensation.
(3) "CCLD" means the Child Care Licensing
			 Division in the Department of Early Learning and Care.
(4) "Preschool-Age Child" means a child who
			 is 36 months of age up to the summer vacation months prior to being eligible to
			 be enrolled in the first grade in public school.
(5) "Preschool Recorded Program" means a
			 facility providing care for preschool age children that is primarily
			 educational for four hours or less per day and where no preschool child is
			 present at the facility for more than four hours per day.
(6) "Program Record" means the document a
			 preschool recorded program is issued by CCLD to operate a preschool recorded
			 program pursuant to ORS
			 329A.255 and OAR 414-450-0000  through 414-450-0030.
(7)
			 "School-Age Child" means a child eligible to be enrolled in the first grade or
			 above in public school including the months of summer vacation prior to being
			 eligible to be enrolled in the first grade or above in the next school year, up
			 to age 13. For purposes of these rules, a child attending kindergarten may be
			 considered a school age child.
(8)
			 "Staff" means any individual 18 years and older who works in, and has contact
			 with children in the program.
(9)
			 "Volunteer" means any individual 18 years or older who intends to perform
			 uncompensated duties for the program and who may have unsupervised contact with
			 the children in the program; or who is in the facility more than four hours per
			 year and has contact with children in the program four hours per year and has
			 contact with children in the program.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS
				  329A.255 & ORS
				  329A.020
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS
				  329A.255, ORS
				  329A.010 & ORS
				  329A.020