Or. Admin. Code § 414-360-0300

Current through Register Vol. 64, No. 1, January 1, 2025

Section 414-360-0300 - [Effective 7/1/2025] General Caregiver Requirements

(1) A provider must ensure that all caregivers, volunteers and household members who have supervised or unsupervised access to child care children:

(a) 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; and

(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.

(2) All caregivers, including the provider must:

(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) Be physically capable of performing duties related to child care;

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

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

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

(f) Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation in accordance with Oregon law (also see OAR 414-360-0270, Notifications); and

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

(3) A provider 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. Residents of the home are considered to have access to the child care children even if they are not generally at home during hours of operation.

(4) Any caregiver known or appearing to have a child carerestrictable disease, as defined in OAR 3330190010, a symptom of physical illness as described in OAR 414-360-1010(1)(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 § 414-360-0300

DELC 138-2024, adopt filed 12/11/2024, effective 7/1/2025

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280, ORS 329A.290