OAR 414-350-0230
Equipment, Furniture, and Supplies

(1)

The certified family child care home shall have indoor and outdoor play equipment, materials, and furniture that are:

(a)

Appropriate to the developmental needs and interests of children;

(b)

Safe, clean, durable, well constructed, in good repair, and made from lead-free, non-toxic materials;

(c)

Child-sized or appropriately adapted for infants, toddlers, and preschool age children’s use; and

(d)

Easily accessible to the children.

(2)

The quantity 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 active/quiet and individual/group activities; and

(d)

Provide the variety of activities required in OAR 414-350-0220 (General Requirements)(2), (3), and (4).

(3)

An individual bed, mat or cot, appropriate to the cultural background of the child, with individual bedding appropriate to the
season shall be provided for each toddler and preschool age child in the home at nap time and for each school-age child who wants to rest.

(a)

Family beds may be used.

(b)

If the parent(s) so request, siblings may share the same bed.

(c)

The upper level of bunk beds shall not be used for children under 10 years of age.

(d)

The upper level of bunk beds may be used for children 10 years or older if a bed rail and safety ladder are provided.

Source: Rule 414-350-0230 — Equipment, Furniture, and Supplies, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=414-350-0230.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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