Or. Admin. Code § 414-320-0500 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Supervision of Children

(1) A certified ONB program must ensure that children have the full attention of the required number of staff at all times who must:

(a) Be aware of what each child is doing;

(b) Know and take into account the age of each child, the child's individual behaviors, interests, and abilities, the layout of indoor and outdoor space, and any potential hazards or risks from activities children are engaged in;

(c) Be near enough to children to assist and respond when needed;

(d) Be within sight and sound, without relying on audio or video monitoring devices, except as specified in OAR 414320-0500(5); and

(e) Not participate in personal activities that could interfere with supervision, such as visitors, phone calls, or electronic device use.

(2) A certified ONB program's staff must position themselves or outdoor equipment to allow supervision of children while playing on all equipment.

(3) A certified ONB program must ensure that there is adequate natural or artificial lighting in all areas of the ONB premises being utilized by child care children to allow for ONB program activities, safety, and supervision at all times.

(4) A certified ONB program must provide sufficient light in any space where children are napping or resting so that staff can clearly see each child's face from any point in the space.

(5) With staff knowledge and permission, one school age child at a time may be out of sight and sound supervision, while on the premises of the ONB program, when using the restroom for a maximum of 5 minutes.

(6) Certified ONB programs must always hike with staff in the front and the back of each group.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 414-320-0500

DELC 2-2025, adopt filed 03/26/2025, effective 7/1/2025

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280