Or. Admin. Code § 414-360-0800

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

Section 414-360-0800 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Home Capacity

(1) A certified family child care's licensed capacity is based on the home's indoor activity area.

(2) A provider may only care for children in activity areas approved by CCLD.

(3) A provider must have CCLD approval prior to using a new room, activity area, or outdoor space to care for children.

(4) A provider must not exceed the licensed capacity at any time, including the total number of children in care both at and away from the child care home.

(5) If a certified family child care is certified to care for 12 children or fewer, there must be a minimum of 35 square feet of indoor activity area, as defined in OAR 414-360-0100(1), per child. If a certified family child care is certified to care for more than 12 children, there must be a minimum of 35 square feet of indoor activity area per child for 12 or fewer children and 50 square feet of indoor activity area available per child for each of the additional four children.

(a) The indoor activity area considered in determining capacity must be available for use by children for child care during the hours of operation.

(b) Shelves or storage for children's materials that are accessible to children may be counted as part of the activity area.

(c) The following areas shall not be counted as activity area when determining capacity: food preparation areas of the kitchen, bathrooms, heating units, storage areas, furniture not used by children and any space not usable by children.

Or. Admin. Code § 414-360-0800

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

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280