OAR 414-300-0340
Equipment and Materials

(1)

The center shall have play equipment and materials that are:

(a)

Appropriate to the developmental needs and interests of the children;

(b)

Sturdy and free of sharp points or corners, splinters, protruding nails or bolts, loose rusty parts, hazardous small parts, or paint that contains lead or other toxic materials;

(c)

In good condition; and

(d)

Easily accessible to the children.

(2)

The quantity and variety of play materials (i.e., toys, books and games) shall be sufficient to:

(a)

Avoid excessive competition;

(b)

Provide a variety of choices to each child;

(c)

Provide a balance of:

(A)

Active/quiet activities; and

(B)

Individual/group activities;

(d)

Meet the developmental needs of each group of children; and

(e)

Provide the variety of activities required in OAR 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), and 414-300-0320 (School-Age Program of Activities), as appropriate.

(3)

The center shall have a variety of age-appropriate toddler, preschool and school age toys, materials and equipment which give children choices from the following:

(a)

Blocks;

(b)

Manipulatives;

(c)

Books;

(d)

Sensory experiences;

(e)

Gross motor activities;

(f)

Music;

(g)

Art;

(h)

Dramatic play;

(i)

Science and/or exploration; and

(j)

Discovery of nature.

(4)

Infants shall have a variety of appropriate infant toys stimulating to the senses.

Source: Rule 414-300-0340 — Equipment and Materials, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=414-300-0340.

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 414-300-0340’s source at or​.us