Oregon childcare licensing requirements.
Ratios, group sizes, certifications, and drills for Oregon — per ODE Certified Child Care Centers (OAR 414-300). Bloomily tracks every one of them live, so the paperwork is ready before anyone asks.
Staff-to-child ratios in Oregon
| Age group | Ratio | Max group size |
|---|---|---|
| infant_toddler | 1:4 | 8 |
| Older Toddlers (24-36 months) | 1:5 | 10 |
| Preschool (3-5 years) | 1:10 | 20 |
| School Age (5+ years) | 1:15 | 30 |
Per ODE Certified Child Care Centers (OAR 414-300). Ratios in Bloomily are computed live from real check-ins against these limits.
Required certifications
Oregon required 15 clock hours annual professional development
Renews every 12 months
Enrollment in Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR) required
Renews every 60 months
Oregon Central Background Registry enrollment and criminal records check per OAR 414-300-0040
Renews every 60 months
Director qualifications per OAR 414-300-0060 including Oregon Registry Step 7+
Pediatric first aid certification required
Renews every 24 months
Oregon Food Handler card required for staff handling food
Renews every 36 months
Lead teacher qualifications per OAR 414-300-0070 including Oregon Registry Step
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Staff must be enrolled in Oregon Registry and maintain step level
Renews every 12 months
Infant and child CPR certification required per OAR 414-300-0080
Renews every 24 months
Training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect per OAR 414-300-0080
Renews every 36 months
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers per OAR 414-300-0190
Renews every 36 months
Initial health assessment and TB screening required
Renews every 24 months
Drill requirements
| Drill | Frequency | Required |
|---|---|---|
| evacuation | monthly | Yes |
| other | semi_annually | Yes |
Oregon ODE Pre-Inspection Checklist
- Current ODE certificate posted visibly
- Certificate reflects current capacity and age groups
- License renewal application submitted timely
- Inspection reports available for parent review
- Parent rights information posted
- Central Background Registry (CBR) enrollment current for all staff
- Criminal records check completed before hire
- Oregon Registry enrollment current for all staff
- Director meets Step 7+ on Oregon Registry
- Lead teachers meet Oregon Registry requirements
- Pediatric CPR certification current for all staff
- First aid certification current for all staff
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Ratios computed live from real check-ins, certifications flagged before they lapse, and inspection-ready reports one click away.