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Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE
Division 350 - CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES
Section 414-350-0235 - Infant and Toddler Furniture and Equipment

Or. Admin. Code § 414-350-0235

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Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024
Section 414-350-0235 - Infant and Toddler Furniture and Equipment
(1) Each infant shall have a crib, portable crib, or playpen with a clean, non-absorbent mattress that meets the following requirements:
(a) Each crib shall be of sturdy construction with vertical slats no more than 2 3/8" apart;
(b) Locks and latches on the dropside of the crib shall be safe and secure from accidental release or release by the infant inside the crib;
(c) Each mattress shall fit snugly; and
(d) Sleeping arrangements shall be appropriate to the cultural background of the infant, with individual bedding appropriate to the season.
(2) If infants and toddlers are in care there shall be:
(a) A bathtub, bathinette, plastic basin, or similar size shallow sink available for bathing children; and
(b) A diaper-changing area. The area shall be located so that handwashing can occur immediately after diapering without contact with other surfaces or other children.
(c) If the provider is certified to care for more than 12 children and more than 8 infants and toddlers are regularly in care, there must be a second diaper-changing area available.
(3) The diaper-changing table or area shall comply with the requirements specified in OAR 414-350-0160(3)(a)(G).
(4) If high chairs are used, they shall have:
(a) A broad base to prevent tipping;
(b) A latch to keep a child from raising the tray; and
(c) Straps to prevent a child from sliding out.
(5) Cribs, portable cribs, playpens, and high chairs must meet US Consumer Product Safety Commission or equivalent standards.
(6) The use of baby equipment shall not substitute for providing a variety of stimulating experiences.
(7) The use of infant walkers is prohibited.
(8) The use of potty chairs must be approved by the environmental health specialist and/or by CCLD.

Or. Admin. Code § 414-350-0235

CCD 3-2002, f. 10-14-02, cert. ef. 10-15-02; CCD 8-2003, f. 12-23-03, cert. ef. 12-28-03; CCD 6-2005(Temp), f. 12-29-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 thru 6-29-06; CCD 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-06; CCD 4-2009(Temp), f. 12-30-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10 thru 6-30-10; Administrative correction 7-27-10; Reverted to CCD 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-06; ELD 10-2018, amend filed 10/16/2018, effective 10/16/2018; ELD 20-2018, temporary amend filed 10/31/2018, effective 10/31/2018 through 04/27/2019; ELD 6-2019, amend filed 03/28/2019, effective 3/28/2019; DELC 138-2023, amend filed 12/06/2023, effective 1/1/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.260 & ORS 329A.280