Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE
Division 600 - RELIEF NURSERIES
Section 414-600-0035 - Core Services
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) Relief Nursery services must include therapeutic early childhood programs, home visiting, and parent education and support.
(2) A therapeutic early childhood program must include the following:
(3) Minimum Hours. A Relief Nursery must operate one or more therapeutic classrooms with the following time periods:
(4) Class Size and Ratios. A Relief Nursery must provide a minimum of three adults, at least two of whom must be meet the qualifications in accordance with 414-600-0030 (2) for each class of:
(5) Home visiting must be offered in all Relief Nursery program services.
(6) Parent Education and Support. All parents served by a Relief Nursery must be offered parenting education, through home visiting, classes or groups, using culturally appropriate and evidence-based curriculum that is adapted to and appropriate to the needs of the family.
(7) Nutritious Meals and Snacks. During program hours, a Relief Nursery must provide nutritious snacks and meals following United States Department of Agriculture standards for nutrition.
(8) Ongoing Child Screenings and Assessments. Relief Nurseries shall regularly screen and assess all children for appropriate development using research-based, culturally and linguistically appropriate developmental screening.
(9) Basic Needs Support and Services. Relief Nurseries shall provide resource referral, short- and long-term problem solving, and emergency food and clothing to children and families served by the Relief Nursery, as those supports and services become available.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 326.425(7)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 417.788 & ORS 417.786