OAR 414-300-0010
Application for a Child Care Certificate

(1) Unless exempted by Oregon laws governing child care facilities, no person or organization shall operate a child care center without a valid certificate issued by the Office of Child Care.
(2) Application for a certificate shall be made on forms provided by OCC.
(3) A completed application is required:
(a) For the initial certificate;
(b) For the annual renewal of the certificate; and
(c) Whenever there is a change of owner, operator or location.
(4) The applicant shall complete and submit an application to OCC at least:
(a) 45 days before the planned opening date of a new center; and
(b) For renewal of certification, 30 days prior to the expiration of the certificate.
(A) If an application for renewal and payment of the required fee is received by OCC at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the current certificate, the current certificate, unless officially revoked, remains in force until OCC has acted on the application for renewal and has given notice of the action taken.
(B) If an application for renewal and payment of the required fee is not received by OCC at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the current certificate, the certificate will expire as of the date stated on the certificate and child care must cease at the facility, unless the renewal is completed before the expiration date.
(5) An application for a certificate shall be accompanied by a non-refundable filing fee.
(a) For the initial application, a change of owner/operator, the reopening of a center after a lapse in certification, or a change of location (except when a facility is forced to move due to circumstances beyond the control of the operator), the fee is $100 plus $2 for each certified space (e.g., the fee for a child care center certified to care for 30 children is $60 + $100 = $160).
(b) For a renewal application, the fee is $2 for each certified space.
(6) An application for a certificate must be completed by the applicant and approved by OCC within 12 months of submission or the application will be denied. If an application is denied, an applicant must submit a new application for a certificate.
(7) All civil penalties must be paid in full.
(8) Floor plans shall be submitted to the environmental health specialist, the fire marshal and the buildings department prior to initial construction or remodel.
(9) If the facility is located within or attached to a building used for purposes other than child care, the floor plan shall describe the other activities which are carried out in adjoining rooms or buildings.
(10) If the applicant is a firm, association, corporation, public agency, or governmental entity, the application shall be signed by the chief executive officer or a person designated in writing to have the authority to sign for the applicant. If the applicant is a partnership, the application shall be signed by each partner.
(11) A management list shall be submitted with the application and updated annually. The list must specify who is responsible for each of the following:
(a) Financial management;
(b) Maintaining records;
(c) Budgeting;
(d) Policy Development;
(e) Staff management, orientation and training;
(f) Maintenance of building and grounds;
(g) Meal planning and preparation;
(h) Transportation of children, if provided; and
(i) Ensuring the appropriateness of program activities according to age and development of the children.
(12) An operator shall provide verification to OCC that the center meets all applicable building codes and zoning requirements that apply to child care facilities:
(a) Before the initial certificate is issued; and
(b) Whenever the facility is remodeled.
(13) The center shall be approved by an environmental health specialist registered under ORS chapter 700, or an authorized representative of the Health Division, and by a state or local fire marshal, before a certificate is issued by OCC.
(a) If structural, emergency or permit problems occur, OCC may request that the operator have the center inspected by the appropriate authority; and
(b) The operator is responsible for payment of any applicable fees for fire safety and sanitation inspections.
(14) Upon receipt of a completed application, a representative of OCC shall evaluate the center and all aspects of the proposed operation to determine if the center meets certification requirements (OAR 414-300-0000 (Applicability of Rules) through 414-300-0415 (Civil Penalty)).

Source: Rule 414-300-0010 — Application for a Child Care Certificate, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=414-300-0010.

414‑300‑0000
Applicability of Rules 414‑300‑0005
Definitions 414‑300‑0010
Application for a Child Care Certificate 414‑300‑0015
Issuance of a Child Care Certificate 414‑300‑0020
Exceptions to Rules 414‑300‑0030
General Requirements 414‑300‑0040
Enrollment 414‑300‑0050
Arrival and Departure 414‑300‑0060
Record Keeping 414‑300‑0070
General Requirements 414‑300‑0080
Director — Qualifications and Duties 414‑300‑0090
Head Teacher — Qualifications and Duties 414‑300‑0100
Teacher 414‑300‑0110
Teacher Aides 414‑300‑0115
School-Age Multi-Site Programs — Additional Staff 414‑300‑0120
Staff Training 414‑300‑0130
Staff/Child Ratios and Group Size 414‑300‑0140
Indoor Space 414‑300‑0150
Outdoor Space 414‑300‑0160
Fire Protection 414‑300‑0170
Hazards and Emergencies 414‑300‑0180
Sanitation 414‑300‑0190
Toilet Facilities 414‑300‑0200
Kitchens 414‑300‑0205
Testing for Lead in Drinking Water 414‑300‑0210
Furniture 414‑300‑0215
Infant and Toddler Furniture and Equipment 414‑300‑0220
Illness or Injury 414‑300‑0230
Medications 414‑300‑0240
Animals in the Center 414‑300‑0250
Food Selection, Storage, and Preparation 414‑300‑0260
Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Storage of Food Service Equipment and Utensils 414‑300‑0270
Nutrition 414‑300‑0280
Meals and Snacks 414‑300‑0290
Program Plan 414‑300‑0295
Program of Activities for All Children 414‑300‑0300
Infant and Toddler Program of Activities 414‑300‑0310
Preschool-Age Program of Activities 414‑300‑0320
School-Age Program of Activities 414‑300‑0330
Guidance and Discipline 414‑300‑0340
Equipment and Materials 414‑300‑0350
Transportation 414‑300‑0360
Night Care 414‑300‑0380
Swimming Activities 414‑300‑0390
Drop-in Care 414‑300‑0400
Suspension, Denial and Revocation 414‑300‑0415
Civil Penalty
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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