ODE Certified Child Care Centers (OAR 414-300) Compliant

Oregon ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Stay compliant with Oregon ODE Certified Child Care Centers (OAR 414-300) regulations. Bloomily helps Oregon childcare centers manage staff ratios, certifications, and emergency drills — all in one platform.

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Staff-to-Child Ratios

Required ratios for Oregon licensed childcare facilities

Age GroupStaff : ChildrenMax Group Size
infant_toddler
Table 3A: 6 weeks to 24 months; min=0 used per DB convention (licensing begins at 6 weeks)
1:48 children
Older Toddlers (24-36 months)
Table 3A: 24 months to 36 months
1:510 children
Preschool (3-5 years)
Table 3A: 36 months to School-Age; school-age defined as kindergarten-eligible (age 5 = 60 months) per OAR 414-305-0100(47)
1:1020 children
School Age (5+ years)
Table 3A: School-Age; upper bound 156 months = 13 years per OAR 414-075-0010(4) definition of 'Child Care Child' (under 13 years)
1:1530 children

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Required Certifications

Certifications required for Oregon childcare staff

Annual Training (15 hours)

Oregon required 15 clock hours annual professional development

Renew annuallyDocument required

Central Background Registry (Oregon)

Enrollment in Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR) required

Renew every 5 yearsDocument required

Criminal Records Check (Oregon)

Oregon Central Background Registry enrollment and criminal records check per OAR 414-300-0040

Renew every 5 yearsDocument required

Director Qualifications (Oregon)

Director qualifications per OAR 414-300-0060 including Oregon Registry Step 7+

Document required

First Aid (Oregon)

Pediatric first aid certification required

Renew every 2 yearsDocument required

Food Handler Card (Oregon)

Oregon Food Handler card required for staff handling food

Renew every 3 yearsDocument required

Lead Teacher Qualifications (Oregon)

Lead teacher qualifications per OAR 414-300-0070 including Oregon Registry Step

Document required

Mandated Reporter Training

California mandated reporter training for child abuse

Document required

Oregon Registry Step

Staff must be enrolled in Oregon Registry and maintain step level

Renew annuallyDocument required

Pediatric CPR (Oregon)

Infant and child CPR certification required per OAR 414-300-0080

Renew every 2 yearsDocument required

Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse (Oregon)

Training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect per OAR 414-300-0080

Renew every 3 yearsDocument required

Safe Sleep Training (Oregon)

Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers per OAR 414-300-0190

Renew every 3 yearsDocument required

Staff Health Assessment (Oregon)

Initial health assessment and TB screening required

Renew every 2 yearsDocument required

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Emergency Drill Requirements

Required safety drills for Oregon childcare facilities

Required Drills

Evacuation

Monthly

Rule text: 'A certified child care center must practice evacuation drills monthly.' Drills must vary in days/times, be documented with type, date, time, supervisor name, number of children and staff, and duration.

Ref: OAR 414-305-0210 (Oregon Dept. of Early Learning and Care, CCLD-0084 Rules for Certified Child Care Centers, Chapter 414 Division 305)

Other

Twice per year

Rule text: 'one other aspect of the emergency plan every other month' (i.e., bimonthly = 6x/year). Rotation covers scenarios such as lockdown, shelter-in-place, earthquake, hostile intruder, etc. No individual drill type is separately mandated by name. Mapped to semi_annually as closest available frequency; actual requirement is every other month (6x/year).

Ref: OAR 414-305-0210 (Oregon Dept. of Early Learning and Care, CCLD-0084 Rules for Certified Child Care Centers, Chapter 414 Division 305)

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Pre-Inspection Checklist

50 items based on Oregon ODE Certified Child Care Centers (OAR 414-300) requirements

Licensing(5)Staff Records(12)Emergency Prep(8)Health & Safety(8)Facility(7)Ratios(4)Child Records(4)Operations(2)

Current ODE certificate posted visibly

Ref: OAR 414-300-0000

Licensing

Certificate reflects current capacity and age groups

Ref: OAR 414-300-0000

Licensing

License renewal application submitted timely

Ref: OAR 414-300-0000

Licensing

Inspection reports available for parent review

Ref: OAR 414-300-0000

Licensing

Parent rights information posted

Ref: OAR 414-300-0000

Licensing

Central Background Registry (CBR) enrollment current for all staff

Ref: OAR 414-300-0040

Staff Records

Criminal records check completed before hire

Ref: OAR 414-300-0040

Staff Records

Oregon Registry enrollment current for all staff

Ref: OAR 414-300-0080

Staff Records

Director meets Step 7+ on Oregon Registry

Ref: OAR 414-300-0060

Staff Records

Lead teachers meet Oregon Registry requirements

Ref: OAR 414-300-0070

Staff Records

Pediatric CPR certification current for all staff

Ref: OAR 414-300-0080

Staff Records

First aid certification current for all staff

Ref: OAR 414-300-0080

Staff Records

Annual 15 clock hours professional development documented

Ref: OAR 414-300-0080

Staff Records

Recognizing and reporting child abuse training completed

Ref: OAR 414-300-0080

Staff Records

Safe sleep training completed for infant caregivers

Ref: OAR 414-300-0190

Staff Records

Food Handler Card current for food service staff

Ref: OAR 414-300-0080

Staff Records

Health assessment and TB screening on file

Ref: OAR 414-300-0080

Staff Records

Fire drills conducted monthly and documented

Ref: OAR 414-300-0170

Emergency Prep

Earthquake drills conducted quarterly (Cascadia Zone)

Ref: OAR 414-300-0170

Emergency Prep

Lockdown/shelter-in-place drills twice yearly

Ref: OAR 414-300-0170

Emergency Prep

Full evacuation drill to alternate location twice yearly

Ref: OAR 414-300-0170

Emergency Prep

Written emergency plan posted and accessible

Ref: OAR 414-300-0170

Emergency Prep

Emergency supplies and 72-hour kit maintained

Ref: OAR 414-300-0170

Emergency Prep

Emergency contact numbers posted by phones

Ref: OAR 414-300-0170

Emergency Prep

Evacuation routes posted in each room

Ref: OAR 414-300-0170

Emergency Prep

First aid kit properly stocked and accessible

Ref: OAR 414-300-0180

Health & Safety

Medication storage secure and procedures followed

Ref: OAR 414-300-0180

Health & Safety

Handwashing procedures followed per OHA guidelines

Ref: OAR 414-300-0180

Health & Safety

Diapering area sanitary with proper procedures

Ref: OAR 414-300-0180

Health & Safety

Ill child exclusion policy implemented

Ref: OAR 414-300-0180

Health & Safety

Hazardous materials stored securely out of reach

Ref: OAR 414-300-0160

Health & Safety

Safe sleep practices followed (back to sleep, firm surface)

Ref: OAR 414-300-0190

Health & Safety

Smoke and CO detectors functional

Ref: OAR 414-300-0150

Health & Safety

Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: OAR 414-300-0150

Facility

Outdoor play area meets 75 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: OAR 414-300-0150

Facility

Playground equipment safe and age-appropriate

Ref: OAR 414-300-0150

Facility

Facility clean and in good repair

Ref: OAR 414-300-0150

Facility

Temperature maintained between 65-85°F

Ref: OAR 414-300-0150

Facility

Adequate lighting throughout facility

Ref: OAR 414-300-0150

Facility

Outdoor area fenced and secure

Ref: OAR 414-300-0150

Facility

Infant ratio maintained (1:4, max group 8)

Ref: OAR 414-300-0100

Ratios

Toddler ratio maintained (1:4-5 based on age)

Ref: OAR 414-300-0100

Ratios

Preschool ratio maintained (1:10, max group 20)

Ref: OAR 414-300-0100

Ratios

School-age ratio maintained (1:15, max group 30)

Ref: OAR 414-300-0100

Ratios

Emergency contact forms complete for all children

Ref: OAR 414-300-0120

Child Records

Immunization records current (ALERT IIS or provider)

Ref: OAR 333-050

Child Records

Health information on file

Ref: OAR 414-300-0120

Child Records

Allergy information documented with care plans

Ref: OAR 414-300-0120

Child Records

Children supervised at all times

Ref: OAR 414-300-0100

Operations

Spark quality rating posted (if participating)

Ref: OAR 414-300-0000

Operations

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