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Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0310 - Central Background Registry Enrollment

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(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 initial or renewal certification.
(2) An individual who is the owner or the
			 principal of an entity that is the owner of a certified child care center must
			 be enrolled in the CBR to be on the center premises or present with children
			 off-site during child care hours.
(3) A certified child care center must have
			 written confirmation from CCLD that staff 18 years of age or older are enrolled
			 or conditionally enrolled in the CBR before the staff may be on the child care
			 premises or present with children off-site during child care hours.
(4) All caregivers and other individuals that
			 are required to be enrolled in the CBR and are on site must maintain current
			 enrollment in the CBR at all times while the center license is
			 active.
(5) Staff conditionally
			 enrolled in the CBR may function in their staff position but shall not have
			 unsupervised access to children until the center has confirmed with CCLD the
			 individual is enrolled.
(6) Any
			 visitor to the certified child care center or other adult who is not enrolled
			 in the CBR shall not have unsupervised access to children.
(7) A certified child care center must have
			 safeguards in place to prevent a visitor's unsupervised access to children,
			 including a sign-in and sign-out process that captures:
(a) The individual's name and relationship to
			 the center (e.g. volunteer, vendor, guest, etc.);
(b) Arrival and departure times;
			 and
(c) Name of qualified staff
			 responsible for monitoring the individual's presence and accompanying the
			 individual while on the premises.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0320 - Duties and Qualifications of the Director

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(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 care center rules and all conditions placed on the
			 certification;
(b) Developing and
			 implementing the center's operational and personnel policies;
(c) Supervising the personnel, volunteers,
			 and other individuals providing services in the center;
(d) Overseeing the training and professional
			 development of staff including setting educational goals, observation and
			 mentoring;
(e) Implementing program
			 development;
(f) Overseeing parent
			 communication and family engagement and sharing community resources with
			 families including resources for children with specific needs; and
(g) Managing administrative functions,
			 including, but not limited to: maintaining records; financial management;
			 budgeting; maintenance of buildings and grounds; meal planning and preparation;
			 and transportation, if provided.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0340 - Duties and Qualifications of Teachers

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(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.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0350 - Duties and Qualifications of Aides

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(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 414-305-0370, Orientation and Initial Training);
(c) If under 18 years of age, be within sight
			 AND sound of a staff person who meets the qualifications of a teacher or aide
			 II, as specified in 414-305-0350(4)(a), at all times with children. If under 18
			 years old, an aide I may never be left alone with a child or group of
			 children;
(d) If 18 years of age or
			 older, be within sight OR sound of a staff member who meets the qualifications
			 of a teacher or aide II, as specified in 414-305-0350(4)(a), at all times while
			 with children, except when:
(A) Accompanying
			 a child or a group of children to the bathroom;
(B) Providing minor medical attention to a
			 child;
(C) A child is ill and has
			 been separated from the other children until the child leaves the center;
			 or
(D) Rest time staff-to-child
			 ratios apply, per OAR 414-305-0400(7).
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0355 - Multi-Site Programs

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(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 director qualifications identified
			 in OAR 414-305-0320(6);
(b) Meet
			 the initial (see OAR 414-305-0370) and annual training (see OAR 414-305-0380)
			 requirements;
(c) Designate one
			 teacher at each site who is responsible for maintaining compliance with CCLD
			 rules. There must be one designated teacher on site at all times; and
(d) To allow for adequate oversight of each
			 site, the Multi-site Coordinator:
(A) Must be
			 at each site at least once a month for a minimum of one hour while children are
			 in care;
(B) May serve as a
			 teacher, if qualified; and
(C) Must
			 be available by phone to parents, staff and CCLD at all times during child care
			 hours.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0360 - Other Staff and Volunteers

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(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 Enrollment;
(b) Complete the CCLD Introduction to Child
			 Care Health and Safety training as required under OAR 414-305-0370(2),
			 Orientation and Initial Training; and
(c) Have completed a minimum of 2 hours of
			 training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect that is specific
			 to Oregon law, within 30 days of employment.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0370 - Orientation and Initial Training

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(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 not
			 limited to:
(a) A review of the rules for
			 certified child care centers;
(b)
			 The written plan for emergency preparedness that addresses evacuation,
			 relocation, shelter-in-place and lockdown procedures and responding to medical
			 emergencies, illness and injuries, allergic reactions, and other
			 incidents;
(c) The prevention and
			 control of infectious diseases;
(d)
			 Building and premises safety including identification and protection from
			 hazards such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular
			 traffic;
(e) The handling and
			 storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of
			 biocontaminants;
(f) Methods used
			 to inform personnel of children's specific health, nutritional, and
			 developmental needs;
(g) Safe sleep
			 practices and prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head
			 trauma;
(h) The administration of
			 medication;
(i) The center
			 policies, as required under OAR 414-305-0200, Policies; and
(j) Procedures for reporting suspected child
			 abuse or neglect.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0380 - Annual Training

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(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 or education annually related to child
			 care, of which at least 8 clock hours is in child development and 1 hour is in
			 health, safety, and nutrition (HSN).
(b) Substitute teachers and substitute aide
			 IIs who provide care for 240 hours or more per licensing year at one or more
			 sites operated by the same organization complete at least 15 clock hours of
			 annual training or education related to child care, of which at least 8 clock
			 hours is in child development or early childhood education, and 1 hour is in
			 health, safety, and nutrition (HSN).
(c) Certified child care center staff
			 employed less than a year must complete training requirements prorated at 1.25
			 clock hours for each month worked in the current license period. If the 15
			 hours of training are pro-rated, the requirement to have 8 hours of training in
			 child development or early childhood education does not apply.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0385 - Training Criteria

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(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.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0400 - Staff-to-Child Ratio and Group Size

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(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 a larger room.
(3) When more than one group of children
			 utilize a room at the same time, excluding rooms used only for large group
			 activities (e.g., eating, napping, large muscle activities), the following
			 apply:
(a) The area occupied by each group
			 must be defined by use of portable or permanent room dividers, furniture or
			 equipment;
(b) Each space is
			 considered separate and operates as an independent classroom. The space must
			 have its own staff, program materials, attendance records and adequate square
			 footage;
(c) Children may not move
			 freely between the two spaces; and
(d) The entire group can come together
			 briefly for a specific activity, but in general, the groups should remain
			 separate throughout the day.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0500 - Supervision of Children

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(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 child's individual behaviors, interests, and
			 abilities, the layout of indoor and outdoor space, and any potential hazards or
			 risks from activities children are engaged in;
(c) Be near enough to children to assist and
			 respond when needed;
(d) Be within
			 sight and sound, without relying on audio or video monitoring devices, except
			 as specified in OAR 414305-0500(4).
(e) Not participate in personal activities
			 that could interfere with supervision, such as visitors, phone calls, or
			 electronic device use; and
(f)
			 Provide supervision when contracted non-staff persons are with children (also
			 see OAR 414-305-0400, Staff-to-Child Ratios and Group Size).
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0510 - Creating a Healthy Climate for Child Development

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(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 tone of voice;
(b)
			 Using positive language to explain what children can do and give descriptive
			 feedback;
(c) Having relaxed
			 conversations with children by listening and responding to what they say. Adult
			 conversations must not dominate the overall sound of the group;
(d) Greeting children upon arrival and
			 acknowledging their departure;
(e)
			 Using facial expressions such as smiling, laughing, and enthusiasm to match a
			 child's mood;
(f) Using physical
			 proximity in a culturally responsive way to speak to children at their eye
			 level;
(g) Validating children's
			 feelings and showing tolerance for mistakes;
(h) Being responsive, listening to children's
			 requests and questions, and encouraging children to share experiences, ideas,
			 and feelings;
(i) Observing
			 children in order to learn about their families, cultures, individual
			 interests, ideas, questions, and theories;
(j) Modeling and teaching emotional skills
			 such as recognizing feelings, expressing them appropriately, accepting others'
			 feelings, and controlling impulses to act out feelings;
(k) Being respectful of cultural traditions,
			 values, religion and beliefs of enrolled families; and
(l) Interacting with staff and other adults
			 in a positive, respectful manner.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0520 - Program Schedule

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(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 flexibility to respond to the needs of the
			 individual children and group of children.
(b) The schedule must:
(A) Cover all hours of operation;
(B) Provide a balance of active and quiet
			 opportunities;
(C) Include
			 activities such as small and large group activities, free play, daily outdoor
			 experiences and snacks and meals; and
(D) Meet the following daily morning or
			 afternoon active outdoor play time requirements:
(i) 20 minutes for every 3 hours of
			 programming for infants (as tolerated) and toddlers;
(ii) 30 minutes for every 3 hours of
			 programming for children preschool age and older; and
(iii) Programs that operate more than 6 hours
			 a day must provide 90 minutes of active play for children preschool age and
			 older or 60 minutes of active play for infants and toddlers (30 minutes of
			 which may be moderate to vigorous indoor activities).
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0525 - Activity Plan for All Children

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(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, post and follow written weekly activity plans
			 for each classroom that:
(a) Indicate indoor
			 and outdoor plans for each day;
(b)
			 Are designed to meet the children's developmental abilities, interests,
			 cultural and individual needs; and
(c) Are inclusive for all children in the
			 group regardless of disabling or limiting conditions.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0530 - School-Age Activity Plan

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(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 children with the opportunity to take
			 part, on a daily basis, in activities which support their need to practice and
			 build skills in problem-solving, making responsible choices, cooperation,
			 creativity, and appropriate social interactions.
(3) In addition to those activities specified
			 in OAR 414-305-0520, a certified child care center must provide school-age
			 children with opportunities to choose from a variety of activities, including:
(a) Individual projects, which may include
			 homework;
(b) Exposure to
			 individual and team physical activities;
(c) Opportunities to rest if tired. The
			 center must provide a space that encourages rest for children who wish to
			 rest.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0600 - General Requirements for the Care of Infants and Toddlers

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(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 OAR 414-305-0220, Children's Records):
(a) Schedule of feeding;
(b) Types of food introduced and timetable
			 for new foods;
(c) Sleep schedule;
			 and
(d) Child's way of
			 communicating and being comforted.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0620 - Furniture and Equipment for Infants and Toddlers

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(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) standards for use by infants and have
			 documentation from the manufacturer or retailer stating that either the crib
			 was manufactured after June 28, 2011 or the play yard was manufactured after
			 February 28, 2013;
(B) Have a firm,
			 flat, non-inclined sleep surface;
(C) Have a clean, firm, tight-fitting
			 mattress. The mattress must:
(i) Be designed
			 to fit the specific equipment used, with no gap between the mattress and sides
			 of the product;
(ii) Be covered in
			 a durable, washable, waterproof, form-fitting material;
(iii) Be firm enough that it maintains its
			 shape and does not indent or conform to the shape of the infant's head;
			 and
(iv) Be covered in a
			 tight-fitting sheet that remains tightly-fitted with normal use and does not
			 have any slack or bunching.
(D) Be placed at least 2 feet from other
			 cribs, portable cribs or play yards when in use that allows for a direct,
			 unobstructed passage to each child;
(E) Be assigned and labeled by name or number
			 for a specific child;
(F) Be
			 thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before use by another child and when soiled;
			 and
(G) Be placed away from window
			 blinds or draperies.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0630 - Safe Sleep

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(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 frequently to ensure they are breathing, not
			 overheated, not in distress, and do not need assistance.
(b) Infants must be placed on their backs on
			 a flat, firm, non-inclined surface for sleeping.
(c) Infants who can roll from back-to-front
			 or back-to-side may remain in the sleep position they assume.
(d) Except for a plain pacifier, there must
			 not be any items (e.g., pacifier clips, bottles, toys, pillows, stuffed
			 animals, blankets, bumpers) in or attached to the crib, portable crib or play
			 yard.
(e) Infants must not have
			 their heads or faces covered by items such as blankets or linens at any
			 time.
(f) There must not be any
			 items (e.g. blankets, tents, sheets) placed over the top or on the sides of a
			 crib, portable crib or play yard.
(g) Items that may cause suffocation or
			 strangulation such as headwear (e.g. hoods, hats, headbands), bibs, necklaces,
			 and garments with ties or drawstrings must be removed from the infant and sleep
			 equipment prior to laying an infant down to rest.
(h) Swaddling or other clothing or covering
			 that restricts the infant's arm or leg movement is prohibited at all times,
			 even if the child is not sleeping.
(i) Weighted blankets, weighted clothing, or
			 other weighted objects must not be placed on or near the sleeping
			 infant.
(j) If the caregiver is
			 engaged in an activity with child care children and is carrying a sleeping
			 infant in a structured infant carrier, the caregiver must move the infant to a
			 safe sleep surface as soon as the activity is finished.
(k) A caregiver may hold a sleeping infant
			 provided the caregiver can immediately observe, see, or feel any signs of
			 distress. The caregiver must be awake, alert, and focused on the infant;
			 and
(l) If an infant arrives asleep
			 in a car seat or falls asleep in a place other than their crib, portable crib
			 or play yard, the caregiver must immediately move the infant to an appropriate
			 sleep surface.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0650 - Diaper Changing and Toileting

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(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 exhibits
			 behavior that suggests a wet or soiled diaper.
(2) A certified child care center must
			 provide at least one diaper-changing area in or adjacent to each room where
			 children in diapers are part of the group.
(a) If infants or toddlers are part of a
			 multi-age group, a diaper changing area must be located in the room being
			 utilized for care.
(b) For
			 preschool-age children who are toilet learning, the diaper changing area is not
			 required to be in or adjacent to the classroom.
(c) There must be a handwashing sink with
			 running, heated water in each diaper changing area, except that centers with
			 certification initially issued on or before July 15, 2001 must comply with this
			 requirement when the diaper changing area is remodeled.
(d) Liquid soap and single-use hand towels
			 must be provided at each handwashing sink located in a changing area.
(e) The diaper changing surface must be
			 sturdy, non-absorbent, and washable with no tears or repairs.
(f) A table or counter must be large enough
			 to accommodate the length of a child, with protective edges or barriers that
			 prevent a child from rolling or falling from the surface.
(g) A safety strap or harness must not be
			 used on the diaper changing surface.
(h) Each surface used for diaper changing
			 must be kept free of all objects except for diapering items and not used for
			 other purposes.
(i) Children must
			 never be left unattended on a changing surface.
(j) A disinfecting solution must be kept in
			 each diaper-changing area ready for immediate use and stored out of children's
			 reach.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0660 - Cleaning and Sanitizing Infant and Toddler Areas

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(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:
(a) Bottles and training
			 cups, if used; and
(b) High chairs,
			 tables and chairs.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0700 - Behavior and Guidance

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(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 center must have
			 the behavior and guidance policy available in a prominent and frequently
			 visited location for the parents and public to view.
(3) A certified child care center's behavior
			 and guidance policy must include the use of positive guidance to help children
			 develop self-control, self-direction, and respect for others through these
			 approaches:
(a) Setting and teaching simple,
			 consistent, clear and positive rules and limits that children can
			 understand;
(b) Setting up the
			 environment for success with engaging activities that encourage positive
			 behavior and selfregulation;
(c)
			 Following a predictable daily routine and schedule with planned
			 transitions;
(d) Reinforcing
			 positive behaviors with encouragement and descriptive praise;
(e) Supervising actively, taking steps to
			 prevent problems before they occur and explaining safe, natural and logical
			 consequences related to a child's behavior;
(f) Helping children recognize and
			 appropriately express their feelings and understand the feelings of
			 others;
(g) Modeling and teaching
			 social skills such as taking turns, cooperation, waiting, treating others
			 kindly, and problem solving; and
(h) Redirecting or helping a child change
			 their focus to something appropriate when their behavior is
			 unacceptable.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0710 - Prohibited Discipline and Actions

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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, including, but not
			 limited to hitting, spanking, slapping, shaking, swatting, throwing, jerking,
			 pinching, biting, or other measures that produce physical pain;
(2) Bind or restrict a child's movement
			 unless permitted under OAR 414-305-0720, Physical Restraint;
(3) Using unauthorized prescription or
			 non-prescription drugs or chemicals for discipline or to control
			 behavior;
(4) Confining or
			 isolating a child in an enclosed or darkened area (e.g., a locked or closed
			 room, bathroom, closet, or box for punishment);
(5) Withdrawing, denying or forcing food,
			 rest, or toileting;
(6) Forcing or
			 compelling a child to eat or placing soap, food, spices, or foreign substances
			 in the child's mouth;
(7) Exposing
			 a child to extremes of temperature;
(8) Yelling harshly or using profane or
			 abusive language;
(9) Punishing or
			 demeaning a child for toileting accidents or refusing to eat food;
(10) Allowing any form of mental or emotional
			 punishment or verbal abuse, including but not limited to public or private
			 humiliation, name calling, teasing, ridicule, intimidation, making derogatory
			 or sarcastic remarks about a child's family, race, gender, religion, or
			 cultural background, rejecting, frightening, neglecting, or corrupting a
			 child;
(11) Demanding excessive
			 physical exercise, excessive rest, or strenuous postures; or
(12) Requiring a child to remain silent or
			 inactive or removing a child from all activities or the group for excessive
			 periods of time.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS
				  329A.260
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS
				  329A.260
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0720 - Physical Restraint

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(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).
(2) Physical
			 restraint must only be used if a child's safety or the safety of others is
			 threatened and must be:
(a) Limited to holding
			 a child as gently as possible to accomplish restraint;
(b) Limited to the minimum amount of time
			 necessary to control the situation; and
(c) Developmentally appropriate.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0800 - Center Capacity

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(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 by CCLD.
(3) A certified child care center must have
			 CCLD approval prior to using a new room, activity area, or outdoor space to
			 care for children.
(4) A certified
			 child care center must not exceed its licensed capacity at any time, including
			 the total number of children in care both at and away from the
			 center.
(5) A certified child care
			 center must have a minimum of 35 square feet of activity space per child.
(a) Activity space must be available for use
			 by children and used exclusively for child care during the hours of
			 operation.
(b) Shelves or storage
			 for children's materials that are accessible to children may be counted as part
			 of the indoor space.
(c) Single use
			 areas such as kitchens, hallways, restrooms, storage areas and closets, rooms
			 designated for staff use such as offices and break rooms, and space occupied by
			 furniture not designed for children's use such as work space and cabinets must
			 be excluded when determining activity space.
(d) Cribs may be considered activity space if
			 the space underneath the crib is accessible to children.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0810 - Facility Structure

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(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
			 such as, air conditioner compressors, and fans.
(a) A certified child care center must have
			 adequate heating and ventilation to maintain the indoor temperature no lower
			 than 68°F and no higher than 85°F when children are present. If the
			 center is unable to maintain an internal temperature between 68°F and
			 85°F, a center must utilize strategies to help children stay warm or
			 cool.
(b) A certified child care
			 center must ensure that all rooms including the kitchen and bathrooms have
			 enough ventilation to keep them free from excessive heat, condensation, smoke,
			 fumes, and unpleasant odors.
(c)
			 After painting or laying carpet, the building must be aired out completely for
			 at least 24 hours with good ventilation before children can return.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0820 - Water Supply and Plumbing

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(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 center must notify
			 CCLD and all families when the water supply is interrupted for more than 1 hour
			 or the water source becomes contaminated.
(b) If the water supply does not meet
			 applicable levels established in (3) and (4), the center must obtain a
			 sufficient supply of potable water, such as bottled water, to ensure compliance
			 with rules for drinking and cooking until treatment or an alternate source is
			 obtained. The faucet must not be used for consumption or food preparation until
			 the lead levels have been mitigated.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0830 - Toilets, Sinks, and Bathing

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(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) Have doors that
			 can be unlocked from the outside with an opening device readily accessible to
			 staff, if equipped with doors; and
(c) Provide privacy for school-age children,
			 such as being screened, equipped with doors, or having children take turns
			 while supervision is maintained.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0840 - Prevention and Management of Hazards

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(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 children, as defined in OAR 414-305-0100(25).
(a) Toxic substances must be stored
			 separately from medication, food service equipment, and food
			 supplies.
(b) Sanitizing and
			 disinfecting solutions must be inaccessible to children.
(c) Products including toxic substances must
			 be stored and used according to the manufacturer's instructions, including not
			 storing products near heat sources.
(d) Products must be stored in the original
			 labeled containers. Any smaller containers or solutions mixed by staff must be
			 labeled with the contents of the container.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0850 - Maintenance and Sanitation

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(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 objects that
			 are frequently touched as follows:
(a) Clean
			 surfaces with a soap and water solution or spray cleaner and rinse before
			 sanitizing or disinfecting;
(b)
			 Mix, use and store cleaners, sanitizers and disinfectants according to label
			 directions;
(c) Prevent the
			 contamination of food, food-contact items and surfaces when using cleaners,
			 sanitizers or disinfectants;
(d)
			 Ensure sanitizers or disinfectants have an Environmental Protection Agency
			 registration number on the label; and
(e) Follow label directions or ensure
			 sanitizers and disinfectants remain on the surface for 5 minutes.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0860 - Fire Protection

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(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 Oregon Structural Specialty Code.
(2) Doorways, exit access paths, passageways,
			 corridors and exits must be kept free of materials, furniture, equipment and
			 debris to allow unobstructed egress travel to the outside.
(3) A certified child care center must not
			 use rooms for child care that are located above or below the ground floor,
			 except as allowed by the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, and approved by the
			 local or state fire code official.
(4) A certified child care center must have
			 the size, type and number of fire extinguishers installed, maintained and
			 tested as required by the fire code official.
(5) A certified child care center must have
			 smoke detectors that are installed, maintained, and tested as required by the
			 fire code official.
(6) A carbon
			 monoxide alarm or detector must be installed and tested in accordance with the
			 manufacturer's recommended instructions and located in accordance with the
			 applicable building and/or fire code.
(7) A certified child care center must ensure
			 that all areas and equipment of the center are free from fire hazards including
			 combustible materials such as lint build-up in heating and air vents, filters,
			 and dryer vents, gasoline, chemicals, and solvents.
(8) A certified child care center must not
			 use items with open flames, except for the brief supervised use of
			 candles.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS
				  329A.260
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS
				  329A.260
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0900 - Furniture

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(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 working condition and repair with
			 no holes or tears; and
(e) Stable
			 or anchored.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0910 - Play Materials

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(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 bolts, loose or rusty parts, or paint
			 that contains lead or other toxic materials;
(c) Have smooth, nonporous surfaces or
			 washable fabric surfaces that are easy to clean and sanitize, or be
			 disposable;
(d) In good condition;
			 and
(e) Easily accessible to the
			 children.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-0920 - Outdoor Play Areas

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(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 must have a written plan,
			 approved by CCLD, that describes how the center will maintain the safety of the
			 children in care. The written plan must include the following:
(a) Distance the alternate outdoor play area
			 is located from the center;
(b)
			 Detailed description of how the children, including infants and toddlers, will
			 reach the alternate area;
(c)
			 Neighborhood and outdoor play area circumstances, hazards, and risks;
(d) Availability of appropriate equipment
			 with fall zones and protective surfacing;
(e) Verification that parents have been made
			 aware that their children will be using an alternate outside play area and its
			 location;
(f) Safeguards the center
			 will be taking in order to ensure children are properly supervised while
			 traveling to and from and while using the space;
(g) Nature of other activities and persons
			 who may be sharing the space;
(h)
			 Availability of restroom facilities; and
(i) Ability to obtain assistance if needed
			 when injury or illness occurs.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-1000 - Handwashing

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(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 assisting with
			 feeding.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-1010 - Illness

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(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 there
			 is a concern.
(b) A child's
			 temperature is not taken rectally at any age.
(c) Mercury and glass thermometers are not
			 used.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-1020 - Injuries

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(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
			 accidents;
(c) Routine care for
			 treatment of minor injuries;
(d)
			 Standard precautions to handle potential exposure to blood and other
			 potentially infectious fluids (also see OAR 414-305-0850(4), Maintenance and
			 Sanitation);
(e) Notification of
			 parents:
(A) Any injury that may need
			 evaluation by a physician or impact to a child's head must be reported to the
			 child's parent(s) immediately and documented.
(B) Any injury requiring first aid or
			 requiring observation must be reported to the child's parent(s) on the day of
			 occurrence.
(f) Ensuring
			 supervision of other children in the group.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-1030 - Medications

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(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 parent(s) on file (also see OAR
			 414-305-0230, Parental Permissions);
(A) For
			 chronic medical conditions, a certified child care center may obtain permission
			 for 12 months or less with specific instructions including when administration
			 is needed, such as inhalers.
(B)
			 Parental authorization over the phone is permitted for single dose
			 administration of non-prescription medication. The date and time of the consent
			 must be documented and signed by the parent upon picking up their
			 child.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-1050 - Care of Children with Special Needs

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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 generally, a certified child care center must have a written care
				plan that includes:
(1) A list of the
			 child's diagnosis/diagnoses;
(2)
			 Contact information for the primary care provider and any relevant
			 sub-specialists (i.e., endocrinologists, oncologists, etc.);
(3) Medications to be administered on a
			 scheduled basis;
(4) Medications to
			 be administered on an emergency basis with clearly stated parameters, signs,
			 and symptoms that warrant giving the medication written in language that is
			 easy to understand;
(5) Procedures
			 to be performed and person responsible for training staff members;
(6) Allergies;
(7) Dietary modifications required for the
			 health of the child;
(8) Activity
			 modifications;
(9) Environmental
			 modifications;
(10) Placement with
			 another age group, if recommended by the child's healthcare professional or
			 other qualified professional;
(11)
			 Stimulus that initiates or precipitates a reaction or series of reactions
			 (triggers) to avoid;
(12) Symptoms
			 for staff to observe;
(13)
			 Behavioral modifications;
(14)
			 Emergency response plans, both if the child has a medical emergency, and
			 special factors to consider in a programmatic emergency, like a fire;
(15) Any necessary special skills training
			 and education for staff and the person responsible for training staff members;
			 and
(16) Any individualized
			 services (e.g. occupational therapy, speech services) that will be provided at
			 the center. If the individualized service required the child be out of direct
			 supervision of child care staff, parental permission is required.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS
				  329A.260
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS
				  329A.260
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE › Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS › Section 414-305-1100 - Kitchen and Food Service Areas

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(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 separate from any child care areas and not allow for
			 unsupervised access by children and adults who are not qualified to follow
			 sanitation and safety procedures.
(a) The food
			 preparation area is not used as a passageway while food is being
			 prepared.
(b) Children must not be
			 allowed in the kitchen except for a supervised learning activity.