1. (1) The provider and any caregivers must give the children’s needs first priority, ensuring they get adequate care and attention.
2. (2) Immediate attention shall be given to the emotional and physical needs of the children.
3. (3) A provider must develop and follow a written daily schedule.
4. (4) The written schedule must include a consistent routine that allows for flexibility to respond to the needs of the individual children and group of children.

5. (5) The schedule must:

   1. (a) Cover all hours of operation;
   2. (b) Include regular activities such as eating, napping, and toileting;
   3. (c) Provide for a balance of active and quiet activities;
   4. (d) Provide individual choice time and guided activities; and
   5. (e) Include daily indoor and outdoor activities.

6. (6) There must be activities available for children according to their ages, interest, abilities and cultures. Children must be provided with opportunities to choose from a variety of developmentally appropriate activities and experiences which include:

   1. (a) Literacy and language;
   2. (b) Creative expression through the arts;
   3. (c) Dramatic play;
   4. (d) Gross motor development;
   5. (e) Fine motor development;
   6. (f) Music and movement;
   7. (g) Opportunities to listen and speak;
   8. (h) Concept development; and
   9. (i) Sensory play.

7. (7) For preschool and toddler age children, a provider must include one or more regularly scheduled rest periods.

   1. (a) Rest periods must include the opportunity for each child to lay down on an individual bed, mat, cot or other sleep equipment. Rest periods may take the form of children sleeping, being awake but inactive, or participating in alternative quiet activities.
   2. (b) If children are unable to sleep after 30 minutes, the provider must provide alternative quiet activities.

8. (8) 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.

   1. (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.
   2. (b) Usage times may be extended for physical activity guidance, special events, projects (i.e., coding lessons), distance/online learning, and homework.
   3. (c) All media exposure must be developmentally and age appropriate, non-violent, and culturally sensitive.
9. (9) If the provider is certified to care for more than 12 children the provider must have a written program of activities for each age group.
10. (10) 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.

11. (11) In addition to the activities specified in OAR 414-360-0520(6), school-age children must have opportunities to choose from a variety of activities, including:

    1. (a) Individual or group projects and activities, including homework; and
    2. (b) Rest or relaxation.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 329A.280

History

DELC 8-2025, amend filed 12/10/2025, effective 01/01/2026
DELC 138-2024, adopt filed 12/11/2024, effective 07/01/2025