- (1) A certified ONB program must comply with the conditions of the certificate when admitting children, including, but not limited to, capacity, hours of operation, age range, and special conditions.
(2) A certified ONB program must allow representatives of all agencies involved in certification to have immediate access to all areas of the ONB program and premises when child care children are present, including:
(a) Areas deemed inaccessible to children, including areas not typically used for child care, second floors and other structures on the property;
(b) Records of children enrolled in the certified ONB program, and all records and reports related to the child care operation regarding compliance with these rules; and
(c) All staff.
(3) A certified ONB program space must be located:
(a) On a site that does not have any known environmental hazards, except for natural hazards that have not been created or caused by humans and are a part of the natural physical features of the outdoors; and
(b) In an area served by emergency fire, medical, and police during the hours the ONB program provides care to children.
(4) A certified ONB program operating hours must be approved by DELC. Certified ONB programs shall not operate between the hours of 7:00pm and 6:00am.
(5) An ONB program certification may be denied, suspended or revoked if the owner has been removed, denied or suspended from the CBR.
(6) If a complaint alleges that a certified ONB program is not in compliance with these rules, DELC will conduct an investigation and assessment as provided in OAR 414-075-0130.
(7) CCLD may conduct unannounced monitoring visits of a certified ONB program at least annually for the purpose of determining compliance with these rules and terms and conditions of certification.
(8) In connection with a monitoring or investigation visit, DELC may offer technical assistance when appropriate to assist the certified ONB program in complying with these rules and provide technical assistance when requested by the provider.
(9) Information provided by or on behalf of the certified ONB program provides to DELC on applications, in records or reports, or any other written or verbal communication must be current, complete, and accurate.
(10) Parental request or permission to waive any of the rules for the certification of ONB programs does not give a certified ONB program permission to do so.
(11) DELC certification records are open to the public on request, including findings of complaint investigations. However, information protected by state or federal law and the names of children and adults will not be disclosed.
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