1. (1) Upon receipt of a completed application, a certified ONB program will be evaluated by a representative of DELC to determine if it meets all certification requirements.
   (2) DELC will issue a regular certified ONB program certification when the ONB program is determined to be in compliance with all of these rules. A regular certified ONB program certification is valid for no more than 12 months.
   (3) DELC will issue a temporary certified ONB program certificate when the program is determined to be in compliance with most of these rules, DELC has not identified deficiencies that are hazardous to children, and the operator demonstrates an effort to be in full compliance.
   (a) DELC may issue a temporary certified ONB program certification when a renewal application is submitted less than 30 days prior to the certification expiration date or in response to an initial application.
   (b) A certified ONB program may not operate under a temporary certification for more than 180 days in any 12‐month period.
   (c) DELC may deny an initial or renewal application or revoke a temporary certificate if deficiencies continue while the temporary certification is in effect.
   (4) A certified ONB program may not operate after expiration or revocation of a temporary certificate unless a prior regular certification is active due to a renewal application submitted more than 30 days before the regular certification expiration date.
   (5) A certified ONB program certificate cannot be transferred to any other location or to another organization or individual.
   (6) A certified ONB program must request in writing to DELC any changes in the conditions of the certificate such as ONB program capacity, age range of children, changes in use of licensed program space, location of outdoor classroom(s), or hours of operation.  A certified ONB program must receive approval from DELC before making such changes.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 329A.260, ORS 329A.390 & ORS 329A.346

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 329A.280

History

DELC 2-2025, adopt filed 03/26/2025, effective 07/01/2025