Or. Admin. Code § 414-305-0370

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

Section 414-305-0370 - Orientation and Initial Training

(1) A certified child care center must ensure that all staff, including substitutes, receive an orientation within the first 10 days of hire and before staff have unsupervised access to children. An orientation must include, but is not limited to:

(a) A review of the rules for certified child care centers;

(b) The written plan for emergency preparedness that addresses evacuation, relocation, shelter-in-place and lockdown procedures and responding to medical emergencies, illness and injuries, allergic reactions, and other incidents;

(c) The prevention and control of infectious diseases;

(d) Building and premises safety including identification and protection from hazards such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic;

(e) The handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants;

(f) Methods used to inform personnel of children's specific health, nutritional, and developmental needs;

(g) Safe sleep practices and prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma;

(h) The administration of medication;

(i) The center policies, as required under OAR 414-305-0200, Policies; and

(j) Procedures for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect.

(2) A certified child care center must ensure staff, including substitutes, complete the following within 30 days of hire and prior to having unsupervised access to children:

(a) Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety; and

(b) A minimum of 2 hours of CCLD approved training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect that is specific to Oregon law.

(3) A certified child care center's staff and substitutes, with the exception of cooks, must:

(a) Have current certification in first aid and pediatric CPR within the first 90 days of hire. On-line CPR training is only acceptable if it includes hands-on instruction. First aid and pediatric CPR must be kept current during employment at the center.

(b) If the center is certified to care for infants, complete the Safe Sleep for Oregon Infants training within the first 30 days of hire and prior to having unsupervised access to infants; and

(c) Complete the CCLD approved Child Development Training within 90 days of hire.

(4) A certified child care center must ensure the following staff, including substitutes, obtain an Oregon food handler's certification within 30 days of hire. Food handler's certification must be kept current during employment at the center.

(a) Cooks and kitchen staff who handle food;

(b) Staff who serve meals from a communal source or put away leftovers; and

(c) Staff in infant rooms who prepare bottles or serve food.

(5) A certified child care center director must provide verification to Oregon Registry Online (ORO) that they have obtained 10 hours of training in the core knowledge category of Program Management; or they must obtain 10 hours within the first year of hire.

Or. Admin. Code § 414-305-0370

ELD 10-2023, adopt filed 06/28/2023, effective 1/1/2024; DELC 37-2024, minor correction filed 04/11/2024, effective 4/11/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.260