Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE
Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS
Section 414-305-0720 - Physical Restraint

(1) A certified child care center may only use physical restraint after complying with all requirements of OAR 414-305-0700, Behavior and Guidance and OAR 414-305-0710, Prohibited Discipline and Actions, and in accordance with OAR 414-305-0200(2)(o).

(2) Physical restraint must only be used if a child's safety or the safety of others is threatened and must be:

(3) A staff member must not use bonds, ties, blankets, straps, or weights (including an adult sitting on a child) to physically restrain children.

(4) Certified child care center staff must discontinue the use of physical restraint if they sense a loss of their own self-control or concern for the child when using physical restraint.

(5) If physical restraint is used, a certified child care center must:

(6) If physical restraint is used more than once on a specific child, the center must develop a written plan with input from individuals who have knowledge of the child's behaviors, including, but not limited to: the child's primary care provider, mental health provider, school counselor, and the parents or guardians, to address underlying issues and reduce the need for further physical restraint. A center must notify CCLD when a written plan has been developed.