- (1) A provider must give the children’s needs first priority, ensuring they get adequate care and attention.
(2) Immediate attention shall be given to the emotional and physical needs of the children.
(3) A provider must follow a consistent daily routine that allows for flexibility to respond to the needs of the individual children and group of children.
(4) The daily routine must include:
(a) Regular activities such as eating, napping, and toileting;
(b) A balance of active and quiet activities;
(c) Individual choice time and group activities; and
(d) Daily indoor and outdoor activities.
(5) A provider must not provide or allow children preschool-age or younger to have more than 5 hours of screen time per week. School-age children may not be provided or allowed more than 10 hours of screen time per week.
(a) Screen time is defined as time spent using electronic devices, including, but not limited to computers, television, tablets, phones and game consoles but does not include assistive or adaptive technology for children with disabilities.
(b) Usage times may be extended for physical activity guidance, special events, projects (i.e., coding lessons), distance/online learning, and homework.
(c) All media exposure must be developmentally and age appropriate, non-violent, and culturally sensitive.
(6) A provider must ensure daily outdoor play for each child, regardless of age, provided weather and environmental conditions do not pose a health or safety risk.
(7) There must be activities for children according to their ages, interest, abilities and cultures. Children’s activities must include opportunities for movement, gross and fine motor, pretend play, art, and literacy.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 329A.260
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 329A.330
History
DELC 140-2024, adopt filed 12/11/2024, effective 07/01/2025