Or. Admin. Code § 414-305-0300

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 414-305-0300 - General Staffing Requirements

(1) A certified child care center must ensure that all staff, including persons not counted in the staff-to-child ratio and volunteers:

(a) Know and comply with certification rules;

(b) Recognize and act to correct hazards to physical safety, both indoors and outdoors;

(c) Demonstrate good judgment as evidenced by responsible behavior that reasonably ensures the health and safety of children;

(d) Have not consumed nor are under the influence of any substance that impairs their ability to care for children.

"Under the influence" means observed abnormal behavior or impairments in mental or physical performance leading a reasonable person to believe the individual has used alcohol, any controlled substances (including lawfully prescribed and over-the-counter medications), marijuana or inhalants that impairs their performance of essential job function or creates a direct threat to child care children or others;

(e) Relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience;

(f) Demonstrate realistic expectations for behavior based on the age, abilities, and needs of children;

(g) Recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children, their families, and their cultures;

(h) Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation in accordance with Oregon law (also see OAR 414-305-0270, Notifications); and

(i) Have the required training and experience for the position they are filling.

(2) A certified child care center must ensure that employees counted in the staff-to-child ratios:

(a) Individualize the care and learning opportunities to meet each child's needs based upon the child's age and abilities, including reviewing the information provided by parents while respecting confidentiality;

(b) Have a method to identify each child for whom they are responsible; and

(c) Are physically capable of performing duties related to child care.

(3) A certified child care center must ensure that at least one person who has current certification in first aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is present in the center at all times, during transportation, and on field trips.

(4) A certified child care center must ensure that any person who has demonstrated behavior that could endanger the health, safety or wellbeing of a child is not on the premises during child care hours nor has access to children in care.

(5) Any staff with evidence of a child carerestrictable disease, as defined in OAR 3330190010, a symptom of physical illness as described in OAR 414-305-1010(2)(b)(A) through (K), or mental incapacity that poses a threat to the health or safety of children shall be relieved of their duties.

Or. Admin. Code § 414-305-0300

ELD 10-2023, adopt filed 06/28/2023, effective 1/1/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.260