OAR 414-300-0350
Transportation

When transportation is provided by or arranged for by the center, the following requirements shall be met:

(1)

Drivers shall:

(a)

Be at least 18 years of age;

(b)

Hold a current driver’s license. If required by the Motor Vehicles Division (DMV), a commercial driver’s license shall be obtained; and

(c)

Maintain a safe driving record.

(d)

The provider must take precautions to protect children from vehicular traffic.

(2)

The operator shall obtain a copy of the driving record from DMV for each staff whose job description includes driving duties. The DMV check shall be updated annually.

(3)

The vehicle shall be:

(a)

In compliance with all applicable state and local motor vehicle laws; and

(b)

Maintained in a safe operating condition.

(4)

If transportation is provided between the center and the child’s school or other destination, the center shall have in writing an acknowledgment from the parent(s) that they are aware of the time of day their child is to be picked up and/or delivered by the center. If the pick-up schedule results in children being unsupervised at school or other location, the center shall notify parents of this fact.

(5)

When transporting children on a regular basis, there shall be sufficient staff to meet the required staff/child ratios (OAR 414-300-0130 (Staff/Child Ratios and Group Size)) for each age group of children being transported.

(a)

The driver may count in the staff/child ratios.

(b)

Staff shall be teacher-qualified or Aide II qualified. Aide I qualified staff may count in the staff/child ratios if one other staff is teacher-qualified.

(c)

If none of the staff is teacher-qualified, an adult in the vehicle shall be trained in first aid and the vehicle shall be equipped with a cell phone or other communication device.

(6)

When transporting children on field trips, the center shall follow its procedures for field trips as described in OAR 414-300-0030 (General Requirements)(9)(e). The procedures shall include, but not be limited to, requirements regarding drivers and adult supervision.

(7)

When transporting children for any and all purposes:

(a)

Children shall be transported only in sections of vehicles designed for and equipped to carry passengers;

(b)

A seat that fully supports the passenger shall be provided for each child;

(c)

All children, shall be transported in accordance with ORS 811.210 (Failure to properly use safety belts). The child safety system and safety belts shall comply with ORS 815.055 (Rules establishing standards for safety belts, harnesses and child safety systems) and the standards adopted by the Oregon Department of Transportation;

(d)

Infants, toddlers, and preschool age children shall leave the vehicle on the same side of the street as the building they will enter;

(e)

Drivers delivering children to their homes shall not depart until the child has been received by an authorized person; and

(f)

No child shall be left unattended inside or outside a vehicle.

(8)

The center shall maintain a written plan for transportation.

(9)

The following vehicles may be used to transport child care children:

(a)

A vehicle manufactured to carry fewer than ten passengers;

(b)

A school bus or a multi-function school activity bus;

(c)

A vehicle manufactured to carry ten or more passengers that was manufactured in 2010 or after; or

(d)

A vehicle manufactured to carry ten or more passengers that was manufactured before 2010, with the following conditions:

(A)

Travel speed may not exceed 50 mph; and

(B)

The vehicle must have an annual safety inspection by a garage, dealership or auto repair shop. Proof of inspection must be on the form provided by the Early Learning Division or on a form provided by the inspector which contains the same information.

Source: Rule 414-300-0350 — Transportation, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=414-300-0350.

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 414-300-0350’s source at or​.us