OAR 414-300-0215
Infant and Toddler Furniture and Equipment

(1)

Each infant shall have a crib, portable crib, or play pen with a clean, non-absorbent mattress that meets the following requirements:

(a)

Each crib shall be of sturdy construction with vertical slats no more than 2 3⁄8" apart;

(b)

Locks and latches on the dropside of a crib shall be safe and secure from accidental release or release by the infant inside the crib;

(c)

Cribs shall not be used with the dropside down;

(d)

Each mattress shall fit snugly;

(e)

Each mattress shall be covered by a sheet;

(f)

Crib bumpers, if used, shall be easily cleanable, durable, and not dangerous to children;

(g)

There shall be no restraining devices of any type used unless prescribed by a physician; and

(h)

Wall or stacking cribs shall not be used.

(2)

Sleeping arrangements other than cribs, portable cribs or playpens must be approved by OCC.

(3)

There shall be at least two feet of space between cribs, portable cribs or play pens when in use. They shall be arranged in a manner that allows for a direct, unobstructed passage to each child.

(4)

If high chairs are used, they shall have:

(a)

A broad base to prevent tipping;

(b)

A latch to keep a child from raising the tray; and

(c)

Straps to prevent a child from sliding out.

(5)

If clip-on table chairs are used, they shall have straps to prevent a child from sliding out.

(6)

There shall be at least one adult-sized chair for each group of infants and toddlers.

(7)

Cribs, portable cribs, playpens, and high chairs must meet US Consumer Product Safety Commission or equivalent standards.

(8)

The use of infant walkers is prohibited.
(9) The use of baby equipment shall not substitute for providing a variety of stimulating experiences.
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 414-300-0215 — Infant and Toddler Furniture and Equipment, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=414-300-0215.

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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