- (1) Elevated play equipment taller than 18 inches may not be placed on concrete, asphalt, lumber, or similarly hard surface.
(2) Any non-portable piece of climbing or swinging equipment must be anchored securely.
(3) A provider must provide a shaded area accessible to children in the outdoor play areas. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or shade structures.
(4) Trampolines, other than rebounders, are prohibited.
(a) Rebounders are permitted only when used according to manufacturer’s instructions.
(b) If a trampoline is in the child care activity area, a provider must ensure that child care children cannot access the trampoline.
(5) Inflatable equipment such as: bounce houses, moon walkers, and giant slides, etc., are permitted when used according to manufacturer’s instructions. Caregivers must be present and physically positioned to respond if needed.
(6) A provider must provide outdoor gross motor activities that address a variety of skills (for example, climbing, balancing, throwing, catching, pedaling, and steering).
(7) A provider must encourage the use of helmets and have them available for children while using a bicycle, tricycle, balance bike, kick scooter, skateboard, roller or in-line skates.
(8) A provider must comply with Oregon bicycle laws while child care children are riding on public paths or roadways.
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