Or. Admin. Code § 414-360-0510

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

Section 414-360-0510 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Creating a Health Climate for Children

(1) When communicating or interacting with children, a provider must ensure caregivers maintain an environment for healthy, culturally responsive child development. Examples of this may include: giving encouragement and positive feedback, modeling active listening and respectful communication, speaking to children at their eye level, giving kind greetings and goodbyes, validating feelings and ideas, using a calm and encouraging tone of voice, and being curious about the individuality of every child and family.

(2) A provider must ensure that caregivers encourage positive interactions between children. Examples of this may include: modeling social skills and empathy, helping children understand the feelings of others, providing support to children who find it difficult to make friends, and encouraging play between children of all abilities and backgrounds.

(3) When lifting or moving a child, caregivers must do so in a manner that provides safety and comfort for the child.

Or. Admin. Code § 414-360-0510

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

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280