Or. Admin. Code § 414-305-1200 - Transportation Overview

(1) If a certified child care center transports children, the center must be in compliance with all applicable state laws, including current vehicle insurance that covers the driver, the vehicle, and all occupants.

(a) If a certified child care center contracts for transportation for children while they are in care, the center is responsible for ensuring the contracted entity meets CCLD's transportation requirements including OAR 414-305-1200 through OAR 414-305-1240. The use of public school transportation on behalf of the certified child care center is exempt from OAR 414-305-1200 through OAR 414-305-1240.

(b) Documentation must be maintained as specified in OAR 414-305-0250, Program Records.

(c) A certified child care center must not transport children in vehicles or parts of vehicles not designed for transporting people, such as truck beds, campers, and trailers.

(2) When children are taken on field trips, the center must ensure that:

(a) When children are transported for long distances, the center provides rest and stretch stops as needed;

(b) Staff check a written list of children on the field trip frequently to account for the presence of all children and:

(A) Prior to boarding and exiting the vehicle; and

(B) Any time the group changes locations on site (e.g. when moving from one exhibit to the next);

(c) Each child wears an easily identifiable item, such as a label, shirt or wristband, listing the name and telephone number of the child care center;

(d) Caregivers are easily identifiable; and

(e) A notice of field trips, including the date, destination, and estimated times of departure and return, is posted at least 48 hours in advance of a field trip in a prominent place where parents and others may view it (also see OAR 414-305-0230, Parental Permissions and OAR 414-305-0260, Items Available to View).

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 414-305-1200

ELD 10-2023, adopt filed 06/28/2023, effective 1/1/2024; DELC 47-2024, minor correction filed 04/12/2024, effective 4/12/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.260