OAR 414-300-0040
Enrollment

(1)

Children shall be admitted only in accordance with the conditions of the certificate, including, but not limited to, capacity, hours of operation, age range, and special conditions.

(2)

All children visiting the center on a regular basis will count in capacity. Children attending with a non-staff parent do not count as enrolled as long as the parent remains with and is responsible for non-enrolled children.

(3)

As required by state and federal civil rights laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the center shall not discriminate against any child on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, marital status of parent, or because of a need for special care.

(a)

Refusal by the operator to care for a child with a need for special care because of lack of related skills and degree of competence, or because of structural barriers in the center, shall not in itself establish a prima facie case of discrimination. The decision to enroll/not enroll a child shall be made on an individual basis after the child’s child care needs have been assessed using information from parents and professionals who are knowledgeable about the specific disability. The operator shall record the assessment that was made for each child with special needs.

(b)

If a child with special needs is enrolled who needs a specific plan for caring for that child, such a plan shall be developed in writing between center staff, parent(s), and if necessary, outside specialists. All staff who come in contact with that child shall be fully aware of the plan.

(4)

The operator shall obtain the following information in writing from parent(s) of each child before admission. The information shall be kept current at all times.

(a)

Name and birth date of child;

(b)

Date child entered care;

(c)

Name(s), home and business address(es) and telephone number(s) of the custodial parent(s);

(d)

The school attended by a school-age child;

(e)

Name and telephone number of child’s medical provider(s) and dentist, if applicable;

(f)

Name and telephone number of person to be called in an emergency if the parent cannot be located;

(g)

Name and telephone number of person(s) to whom the child may be released; and

(h)

Any chronic health problem(s) the child has, including allergies.

(5)

The operator shall obtain the following information in writing from parent(s) of each infant and toddler before admission:

(a)

Schedule of feeding;

(b)

Types of food introduced and timetable for new foods;

(c)

Toilet and diapering schedule;

(d)

Sleep schedule;

(e)

Child’s way of communicating and being comforted; and

(f)

Developmental and health history of any problems that could affect the child’s participation in child care.

(6)

The operator shall obtain the following written authorizations from parent(s) of each child before admission:

(a)

Permission for the center to obtain emergency medical treatment for the child. The emergency medical release shall be:

(A)

On a form accepted by the medical treatment facility used by the operator for emergency medical services; and

(B)

Immediately accessible to all staff.

(b)

Permission for the center to call an ambulance or take a child to an available physician or medical treatment facility; and

(c)

Approval when applicable for:

(A)

Participation in field trips; and

(B)

Participation in swimming or wading activities, both on and off the premises of the center.

(7)

A center shall maintain separate information and authorization forms on each child in care.

(8)

An opportunity shall be given for each child, with his/her parent(s), to have a pre-placement visit to the center and for the center staff to exchange information with the parent(s).

(9)

No child under six weeks of age shall be enrolled in a center.
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 414-300-0040 — Enrollment, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=414-300-0040.

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

Rule 414-300-0040’s source at or​.us