The information provided on this page is a basic outline of Oregon Child Care requirements that pertain to the design and construction of Child Care Facilities in the State of Oregon. This information is a brief synopsis and does not include all of the detailed requirements needed to satisfy the governing authorities for Child Care Licensing, Building Code, Fire Code, Accessibility, or local Zoning. These guidelines are for general information and planning purposes. Contact the governing authority directly or engage a Licensed Architect to complete a full analysis of your school location.
OREGON Child Care Licensing Requirements
Child Care license obtained from:
Oregon Department of Education Early Learning Division
875 Union St. PO Box 14050, Salem, OR 97311
https://oregonearlylearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CC-Rule-Book.pdf
(503) 947-1400
License renewal is required once a year.
Indoor Space Requirements: 35 sf per child
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6 Wks.- 23 Mos. |
24-35 Mos. |
3-5 Years
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5+ Years
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Required Teacher: Child Ratio |
1:4 |
1:5 |
1:10 |
1:15 |
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Required Max. Group Size |
8 |
10 |
20 |
30 |
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Recommended Classroom Capacity |
8 |
10 |
20 |
30 |
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Recommended Staff per Classroom |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Recommended Min. Classroom Area |
280 sf. |
350 sf. |
700 sf. |
1050 sf. |
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Outdoor Space Requirements: 75 sf per child
- There will be an outdoor activity area that the children can reach safely.
- Outdoor activity area must be suitably surfaced, well-drained, free from litter, and be able to equipped to provide age-appropriate activities.
- The outdoor activity area serving children, not yet attending kindergarten, must be enclosed by a barrier that is at least 4 feet tall (fence, wall, or building).
Building Code Requirements
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CHILD FIXTURES |
ADULT FIXTURES |
DRINKING FOUNTAINS |
MOP SINK |
BATH TUB/ SHOWER |
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1: 15 |
1:50 |
1:100 |
1 |
1 |
Fire Code Requirements
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15 |
To be a teacher’s aid you must be: at least 15 years old and have a directly supervised staff member with the aid. |
1 |
There must be at least one 2A-10BC fire rated extinguisher in the child care at all times. |
90 |
Within 90 days of employment all staff and others that counts toward the staff:child ratio, must have there CPR, first aid certification and must have training on reporting and recognize child abuse and neglect. |
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Did you know . . .
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Candles or other open flame decorative devices are not allowed. (except for the brief use of celebratory candles). |  |
There must be at least one bathtub or shower for every 15 children. |  |
There must be a written discipline policy. |
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Research completed by Calbert Design Group, LLC. Updated 2019