OAR 414-150-0120: Service Standards

(1) Prior to accepting a child for care under these rules, the program shall sign a contract with the Department. The contract shall include, but is not limited to, the following provisions: (a) Term of the contract; (b) Description of services; (c) Facility and service standards; (d) Program responsibilities; (e) Payment for services; and (f) Compliance with appropriate state and federal regulations. (2) A program or a provider certified by the Department for operation of a child care center shall be in compliance with the standards defined in OAR 414-300-0000 through 414-300-0410. (3) A program or provider certified by the Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) for operation of a certified family child care home shall be in compliance with the standards defined in OAR 414-350-0000 through 414-350-0400. (4) A family child care provider registered with the CCLD shall be in compliance with the standards defined in OAR 414-205-0000 through 414-205-0170. (5) If a program or a provider is operating a child care facility that is specifically excluded by Oregon law from state certification or registration requirements under ORS 329A.250 to 329A.290, the standards for service shall be defined by the CCLD in contract. The CCLD may require information regarding the status of certification or registration. The Department requires a criminal record check and enrollment of all providers and caregivers in the CCLD, Central Background Registry.