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Oregon Administrative Rules set forth the Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) requirements for inspecting and licensing those child care facilities subject to Oregon laws governing child care.
For the most up to date laws and rules, visit the Secretary of State’s Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) webpage and sort for the Department of Early Learning and Care Chapter (414). Temporary and permanent rule changes are incorporated into the official OARs webpage soon after approval by the Early Learning Council.
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*PDF and printed versions of the child care rules may not include recent rule revisions while updates are in process.
On May 13, 2025, DELC hosted a webinar with general information about the NEW rules for Certified Family Child Care Providers. You can view a recording of the webinar through the links below. The recording is available in English, Spanish, and Russian.
The Certified Family information video series will help Certified Family Providers understand the new rules that go into effect July 1st, 2025.
On May 15, 2025, DELC hosted a webinar with general information about the NEW rules for Registered Family Child Care Providers. You can view a recording of the webinar through the links below. The recording is available in Chinese, English, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese.
The Registered Family information video series will help Registered Family Providers understand the new rules that go into effect July 1st, 2025.
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