Okla. Admin. Code § 340:110-3-309

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 340:110-3-309 - Addendum requirements for out-of-school time programs

(a)Out-of-school time programs. Out-of-school time programs operate when school is not in session, such as before-and after-school and school breaks and serve 3-year-olds and older who are attending or have completed pre-kindergarten or above.

(b)Common requirements. Programs are required to meet the common requirements in Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340:110-3-275 through 340:110-3-305, unless the addendum requirements in this Section state otherwise.

(c)Posted records and documentation. Programs are exempt from or may vary posted requirements according to requirements listed in (1) and (2) of this subsection. Posted:

(1) hand washing procedures per OAC 340:110-3-281.1(g) are not required when the program is in a school and different hand washing procedures are posted by the school; and

(2) ratios and group sizes, daily classroom schedule, and weekly lesson plans, per OAC 340:110-3-281.1(i)(4) through (6) may be maintained in a portable method with the teaching personnel. The remainder of the posted in classroom items in (i) may be posted in a prominent location when a large area, such as a gymnasium or cafeteria, is used as classrooms.

(d)Immunization records. Programs operated by a school may use the school's immunization records to meet the requirement per OAC 340:110-3-281.4(b).

(e)General professional development. Personnel are exempt from the Entry Level Child Care Training (ELCCT) or equivalent requirement per OAC 340:110-3-284(d).

(f)Director qualifications. Directors are exempt from:

(1) the Oklahoma Director's Credential requirement per OAC 340:110-3-284.1(b). However, directors obtain at least an Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL) certificate per OAC 340:110-3-284(b) and have:

(A) a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), or Licensing approved equivalent and two years of full-time experience in an out-of-school time, educational, or child care setting;

(B) a high school diploma, GED, or Licensing approved equivalent and 12 college credit hours in child development, elementary or secondary education, or a closely related subject and one year of satisfactory experience in an out-of-school time, educational, or child care setting; or

(C) an associate or bachelor's degree with at least 12 college credit hours in child development, elementary or secondary education, or a closely related subject; and

(2) licensed capacity requirements when counting as master teachers per OAC 340:110-3-284.2(b). Directors meeting master teacher qualifications may count as master teachers regardless of licensed capacity.

(g)Director responsibilities. Directors are free from direct care responsibilities one hour per day rather than three hours per day per OAC 340:110-3-284.1(b).

(h)Director professional development. Directors meet the continuing professional development requirements per OAC 340:110-3-284(d) to maintain at least 20 clock-hours every 12 months. The clock-hours meet the criteria identified in the footnotes per OAC 340 Appendix FF - Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder.

(i)Master teacher qualifications. Master teachers are exempt from position specific educational and OPDL requirements per OAC 340:110-3-284.2(b). However, master teachers have at least:

(1) a high school diploma, GED, or Licensing approved equivalent and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in an out-of-school time, educational, or child care setting;

(2) a high school diploma, GED, or Licensing approved equivalent and 12 college credit hours in child development, elementary or secondary education or a closely related subject; or

(3) an associate degree with at least six college credit hours in child development, early childhood, elementary or secondary education or a closely related subject.

(j)Teacher qualifications. Teachers hired on or before September 1, 1997, are exempt from the position specific educational requirements per OAC 340:110-3-284.2(c).

(k)Groups and classrooms. Programs are exempt for kindergarten and older children from the:

(1) one group per classroom requirement per OAC 340:110-3-286(b); and

(2) classroom requirements per OAC 340:110-3-286(b) provided the area is divided into interest areas, including portable means such as tables and area rugs.

(l)Weekly lesson plans. Programs are exempt from the lesson plan for each classroom requirement per OAC 340:110-3-289(d) for children who are attending or have completed kindergarten or above. However, the lesson plans for these children are at least by the activity type, such as art and science.

(m)Play equipment accessibility. Play equipment may be stored on open storage or in cabinets, closets, or similar storage, provided children may easily access the equipment when desired.

(n)Rest time. Programs are exempt from the scheduled rest time requirement per OAC 340:110-3-296(c) for 4-year-olds and younger who had an afternoon rest time in a pre-kindergarten program.

(o)Required meals and snacks. In addition to the required meals and snacks requirement per OAC 340:110-3-298(a) programs that provide care:

(1) before 7:00 a.m. serve a morning meal or snack; and

(2) in the afternoon serve an afternoon snack.

(p)Electrical outlets. Programs are exempt from the unused electrical outlet requirement per OAC 340:110-3-300(f) for 5-year-olds.

(q)Toileting and hand washing facilities. Programs are exempt from the one toilet and sink quantity requirement per OAC 340:110-3-300(m) and (n) for children who are attending or have completed kindergarten provided one of these options is met:

(1) one toilet and sink for every 25 children; or

(2) one toilet and sink for every 50 children, with a minimum of two toilets and sinks and at least one restroom for males and one for females.

(r)Food service area hand washing sink. Programs licensed before September 1, 1997, in a facility originally designed as a family residence may meet the separate hand washing sink requirement for the food service area per OAC 340:110-3-300(n) with a sink in a restroom on the same floor as the food service area, unless the program changes locations.

(s)Indoor square footage. Programs are exempt from having to divide large areas into classrooms in order to count them toward the licensed capacity per OAC 340:110-3-301(b).

(t)Fencing. When the program is in a school, Licensing may grant an exception to the enclosed outdoor play area requirement per OAC 340:110-3-301(c) for 4-year-olds when the safety of children is ensured. The fencing exception per OAC 340:110-3-301(c) applies at all times, rather than only during a scheduled occasional supervised activity.

(u)Equipment. Programs are required to meet the indoor basic and play equipment type and quantity requirements per OAC 340 Appendix MM - Equipment, according to these requirements.

(1) For 3-year-olds, the 3-year-old equipment chart is used.

(2) For 4-year-olds, the 4- and 5-year-old equipment chart is used.

(3) For 5-year-olds and older, the 6-year-old and older equipment chart is used.

(4) Book quantity requirements do not apply provided programs at least have:

(A) five books for one to 10 children;

(B) 10 books for 11 to 20 children;

(C) 15 books for 21 to 30 children; and

(D) 20 books for 31 to 40 children.

(5) The program may require parents provide, for their children, rest equipment and bedding that meets the requirements.

Okla. Admin. Code § 340:110-3-309

Added by Oklahoma Register, Volume 33, Issue 24, September 1, 2016, eff. 9/15/2016

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 34, Issue 24, September 1, 2017, eff. 9/15/2017