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.
Staff-to-Child Ratios
Required ratios for Oregon licensed childcare facilities
| Age Group | Staff : Children | Max Group Size |
|---|---|---|
Infants (0-12 months) Infants birth to 12 months | 1:4 | 8 children |
Young Toddlers (12-24 months) Toddlers 12-24 months | 1:4 | 8 children |
toddler Toddlers 24-36 months | 1:5 | 10 children |
Preschool (3-5 years) Three year olds | 1:10 | 20 children |
prek Four and five year olds | 1:10 | 20 children |
School Age (5+ years) School-age 6+ years | 1:15 | 30 children |
Bloomily automatically monitors staff-to-child ratios in real-time and alerts you when you're approaching limits.
Required Certifications
Certifications required for Oregon childcare staff
Annual Training (15 hours)
Oregon required 15 clock hours annual professional development
Central Background Registry (Oregon)
Enrollment in Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR) required
Criminal Records Check (Oregon)
Oregon Central Background Registry enrollment and criminal records check per OAR 414-300-0040
Director Qualifications (Oregon)
Director qualifications per OAR 414-300-0060 including Oregon Registry Step 7+
First Aid (Oregon)
Pediatric first aid certification required
Food Handler Card (Oregon)
Oregon Food Handler card required for staff handling food
Lead Teacher Qualifications (Oregon)
Lead teacher qualifications per OAR 414-300-0070 including Oregon Registry Step
Mandated Reporter Training
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Oregon Registry Step
Staff must be enrolled in Oregon Registry and maintain step level
Pediatric CPR (Oregon)
Infant and child CPR certification required per OAR 414-300-0080
Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse (Oregon)
Training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect per OAR 414-300-0080
Safe Sleep Training (Oregon)
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers per OAR 414-300-0190
Staff Health Assessment (Oregon)
Initial health assessment and TB screening required
Bloomily tracks certification expiration dates and sends automated renewal reminders before they lapse.
Emergency Drill Requirements
Required safety drills for Oregon childcare facilities
Required Drills
Fire Drill
Monthly fire drills required, documented with date, time, and evacuation time
Ref: OAR 414-300-0170
Earthquake
Quarterly earthquake drills required - Cascadia Subduction Zone preparedness
Ref: OAR 414-300-0170
Lockdown/Security
Lockdown/shelter-in-place drills twice per year
Ref: OAR 414-300-0170
Evacuation
Full evacuation to alternate location twice per year
Ref: OAR 414-300-0170
Bloomily automatically schedules drills and tracks completion to ensure you never miss a requirement.
Pre-Inspection Checklist
50 items based on Oregon ODE Certified Child Care Centers (OAR 414-300) 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
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Nearby State Requirements
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