Or. Admin. Code § 414-320-0230 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Parental Permissions
(1) A certified ONB
program must have the following current permissions from parent(s) when
applicable:
(a) Documentation of permission
for an individual not listed in the child's records to pick up the child that
includes:
(A) Date and time of the
permission;
(B) Period of time the
permission is valid;
(C) Name of
the individual providing permission;
(D) Name of the individual permitted to pick
up the child; and
(E) Name of the
program staff receiving the permission.
(b) Signed and dated parent permission for
each medication, prior to administration, that includes:
(A) The child's name;
(B) The name of and reason for the
medication;
(C) The dosage, dates,
and times to administer the medication, and how the medication will be given;
and
(D) Whether the medication
needs to be refrigerated.
(c) For chronic medical conditions, a
certified ONB program may obtain permission applicable for 12 months or less
with specific instructions including when administration is needed, such
inhalers (also see OAR 414-320-1030, Medications).
(d) Signed and dated parental permission for
participation in any certified ONB program-sponsored religious or cultural
event. Parental permission is also required for any special occasions where
food is served;
(e) Signed and
dated parental permission prior to the certified ONB program transporting a
child that includes:
(A) The child's
name;
(B) The purpose of
transportation;
(C) Whether a
certified ONB program or personal vehicle is used and whether the driver is
staff or a volunteer; and
(D) A
specific pick-up and drop-off plan that addresses the location, times, and
transfer of supervision.
(f) Written parental permission for a
school-age child to leave the certified ONB program premises on their
own.
(2) A certified ONB
program must have written parent permission prior to a field trip or other
activity away from the licensed premises. Field trip permission must be
specific with dates, times, and locations for each field trip.
(3) A certified ONB program must have signed
and dated parental permission prior to allowing a child to participate in risky
play activities, such as swimming, tool use, or climbing natural features, on
or off the premises, and share the risk management policies or procedures with
parents that includes:
(a) Minimum ratios for
the activity;
(b) Conditions for
the child's participation, such as their age and skill levels;
(c) Special equipment necessary, such as
safety helmets or specific clothing; and
(d) Safety practices followed.
(4) A certified ONB program must
obtain written parental permission prior to using photographs or recordings of
a child publicly (e.g. social media, advertisements).
(5) If a family served by a certified ONB
program is experiencing homelessness, the ONB program must make efforts to
follow OAR 414-320-0230 (1) through (4). If a certified ONB program is unable
to acquire written parental permissions, permissions may be received verbally,
when documented by the certified ONB program, or electronically, such as
through a text message or e-mail.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280
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