Oregon ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current ODE certificate posted visibly

Ref: OAR 414-300-0000

Certificate reflects current capacity and age groups

Ref: OAR 414-300-0000

License renewal application submitted timely

Ref: OAR 414-300-0000

Inspection reports available for parent review

Ref: OAR 414-300-0000

Parent rights information posted

Ref: OAR 414-300-0000

Central Background Registry (CBR) enrollment current for all staff

Ref: OAR 414-300-0040

Criminal records check completed before hire

Ref: OAR 414-300-0040

Oregon Registry enrollment current for all staff

Ref: OAR 414-300-0080

Director meets Step 7+ on Oregon Registry

Ref: OAR 414-300-0060

Lead teachers meet Oregon Registry requirements

Ref: OAR 414-300-0070

Pediatric CPR certification current for all staff

Ref: OAR 414-300-0080

First aid certification current for all staff

Ref: OAR 414-300-0080

Annual 15 clock hours professional development documented

Ref: OAR 414-300-0080

Recognizing and reporting child abuse training completed

Ref: OAR 414-300-0080

Safe sleep training completed for infant caregivers

Ref: OAR 414-300-0190

Food Handler Card current for food service staff

Ref: OAR 414-300-0080

Health assessment and TB screening on file

Ref: OAR 414-300-0080

Fire drills conducted monthly and documented

Ref: OAR 414-300-0170

Earthquake drills conducted quarterly (Cascadia Zone)

Ref: OAR 414-300-0170

Lockdown/shelter-in-place drills twice yearly

Ref: OAR 414-300-0170

Full evacuation drill to alternate location twice yearly

Ref: OAR 414-300-0170

Written emergency plan posted and accessible

Ref: OAR 414-300-0170

Emergency supplies and 72-hour kit maintained

Ref: OAR 414-300-0170

Emergency contact numbers posted by phones

Ref: OAR 414-300-0170

Evacuation routes posted in each room

Ref: OAR 414-300-0170

First aid kit properly stocked and accessible

Ref: OAR 414-300-0180

Medication storage secure and procedures followed

Ref: OAR 414-300-0180

Handwashing procedures followed per OHA guidelines

Ref: OAR 414-300-0180

Diapering area sanitary with proper procedures

Ref: OAR 414-300-0180

Ill child exclusion policy implemented

Ref: OAR 414-300-0180

Hazardous materials stored securely out of reach

Ref: OAR 414-300-0160

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

Ref: OAR 414-300-0190

Smoke and CO detectors functional

Ref: OAR 414-300-0150

Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: OAR 414-300-0150

Outdoor play area meets 75 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: OAR 414-300-0150

Playground equipment safe and age-appropriate

Ref: OAR 414-300-0150

Facility clean and in good repair

Ref: OAR 414-300-0150

Temperature maintained between 65-85°F

Ref: OAR 414-300-0150

Adequate lighting throughout facility

Ref: OAR 414-300-0150

Outdoor area fenced and secure

Ref: OAR 414-300-0150

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

Ref: OAR 414-300-0100

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

Ref: OAR 414-300-0100

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

Ref: OAR 414-300-0100

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

Ref: OAR 414-300-0100

Emergency contact forms complete for all children

Ref: OAR 414-300-0120

Immunization records current (ALERT IIS or provider)

Ref: OAR 333-050

Health information on file

Ref: OAR 414-300-0120

Allergy information documented with care plans

Ref: OAR 414-300-0120

Children supervised at all times

Ref: OAR 414-300-0100

Spark quality rating posted (if participating)

Ref: OAR 414-300-0000