Family Child Care Rule Revision Workgroup
DELC is revising the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) that apply to Certified Family and Registered Family Child Care Homes. This Workgroup will help create rule language on a set of topics that were identified during the recent listening sessions with family child care providers. OARs related to both license types will be reviewed during the Workgroup. This work will be completed prior to the development of each ruleset which will be reviewed by a Rulemaking Advisory Committee (RAC) later this year.
Topics include:
- Roles and responsibilities of other caregivers
- Documenting and record keeping
- Storage of and protection from hazards
- Outdoor play equipment
- Indoor environment
- Group size
DELC would like to invite members of the following groups to apply to participate in the Workgroup:
- Certified Family Child Care Providers
- Registered Family Child Care Providers
- Child Care Provider Union Representatives
- Child Care Resource and Referral Representatives
- Early Learning Hub Representatives
- Tribal Nation Representatives
REIMBURSMENT
Participants will be reimbursed for their time and expertise.
APPLICATION
The application period opens on April 15 and closes on May 10, 2024. Meetings will begin in June. Three to four meetings will be held. The meetings will be held virtually. Meeting days and times will be finalized with the selected participants.
English Application
Spanish Application
Chinese Application
Vietnamese Application
Russian Application
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
For questions about participation, please contact Carol Petersen carol.a.petersen@delc.oregon.gov
Rule Making Committee (RAC) Opportunities
DELC currently has two rule making opportunities for members of the community to participate in. Please see both opportunities listed below.
Join the DELC Procurement RAC
DELC is proposing to adopt procurement rules that outline the Department’s procurement and contracting policies and procedures. These proposed rules codify the Department’s current procuremen procedures, which are guided by the Public Contracting Code and the Attorney General Model Rules.
DELC would like to invite members of the following groups to apply to participate:
- Families
- Child care providers
- Child care provider unions
- Child Care Resource and Referral agencies
- Early Learning Hubs
- Early learning system community partners
- Tribal nations
- Early Learning Council members
- Community-based organizations
REIMBURSMENT
Participants will be reimbursed for their time and expertise.
APPLICATION
The application period opens on April 25 and closes on May 10, 2024. One RAC meeting will be held on May 20, 2024 from 4-5 PM. The meeting will be held virtually.
English Application
Spanish Application
Chinese Application
Vietnamese Application
Russian Application
Join the DELC Public Records Request RAC
DELC became an independent state agency on July 1, 2023. ORS 192.324(7) requires each public body to publish its procedure for making public records requests. These proposed rules clarify the definitions and process for making public records requests for public records when DELC is the custodian.
DELC would like to invite members of the following groups to apply to participate:
- Families
- Child care providers
- Child care provider unions
- Child Care Resource and Referral agencies
- Early Learning Hubs
- Early learning system community partners
- Tribal nations
- Early Learning Council members
- Community-based organizations
REIMBURSMENT
Participants will be reimbursed for their time and expertise.
APPLICATION
The application period opens on April 25 and closes on May 10, 2024. One RAC meeting will be held on May 21, 2024 from 4-5 PM. The meeting will be held virtually.
English Application
Spanish Application
Chinese Application
Vietnamese Application
Russian Application
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
For questions about participation, please contact Crys O’Grady at crys.ogrady@delc.oregon.gov.
Feedback Opportunity:
Child Care Development Fund State Plan: Fiscal Years 2025 – 2027
Your feedback is valuable to us!
Every three years, Oregon must submit its application for federal child care funding. This application is called the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan, and it serves as a reflection of Oregon’s child care and early learning policies and processes. The next CCDF State Plan is due to the Administration for Children and Families on July 1, 2024 and takes effect on October 1, 2024.
The Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) is the CCDF Lead Agency for Oregon. DELC has been conducting engagement sessions that are being used to develop DELC’s first Agency Strategic Plan and to inform the initial draft of the next version of Oregon’s CCDF State Plan.
The CCDF State Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2027 will be posted here on May 1, 2024 for public comment and review.
DELC will be hosting three information sessions to discuss the sections of the new state plan draft at the following dates and times:
- May 7, 2024, 12-1pm: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1611599488?pwd=ejdjcUl3ZU82V2h2UHlkUjlXODBSZz09 or call in at +16692545252,,1611599488#,,,,*840090# `
- May 14, 2024, 6-7pm: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1606955517?pwd=S3VRS28rRk5YRUwwMUFrY2hEL1Y4QT09 or call in at +16692545252,,1606955517#,,,,*318453#
- May 15, 2024, 6-7pm: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1615457130?pwd=cng0VjNEbXRXaXk1ZnpCdjdLKzJ5UT09 or call in at +16692545252,,1615457130#,,,,*328268#
These information sessions will be held in a webinar format via Zoom (links above) that will also be recorded and available on DELC’s YouTube page for viewing should members of the public not be able to attend for these dates.
In addition, DELC will host a public hearing regarding the CCDF State Plan draft on June 5, 2024, from 6-7pm. This public hearing will be available via Zoom at: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1609542017?pwd=UjlSZEgxTEFRdkgzc0RRbU1WSUhKZz09 or call in at +16692545252,,1609542017#,,,,*131624# and will be available via recording on DELC’s YouTube page following the hearing.
Verbal public comments can be provided through this avenue. Comments written into the chat will not be considered formal public comment. To provide written public comment, please visit our fillable form at https://forms.office.com/g/mWjneSysi6 or you may e-mail your public comment to DELC.CCDF@delc.oregon.gov by 5pm on June 7, 2024.
For assistance with translation, interpretation, or other accessibility needs, please contact DELC.CCDF@delc.oregon.gov by May 30, 2024.
Reminder: Available on Friday April 12, 2024: Micro-Center Pilot Program open application
During the 2023 legislative session, Senate Bill 1040 passed requiring the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) to create a Micro-Center Pilot Program. This bill aims to create a sustainable framework for small capacity child care programs serving fewer than 30 children, ensuring high-quality learning opportunities across the state.
This opportunity is open to any small capacity child care program across the state that meets the eligibility criteria!
The Department of Early Learning and Care will open the application to join the Micro-Center Pilot program on Friday, April 12, 2024. Interested providers can visit the For Providers portion of the DELC website to learn more. The information will not be available before that date.
Reminder: A message from our partners at the Oregon Department of Education (ODE):
Register for Kindergarten Today!
Registering for kindergarten in the spring is a great way for families to access important resources, meet students and staff at their new school community, and learn about summer programs.
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) are collaborating with schools, districts, early learning providers, and community partners across the state to share the value of early registration to families.
You can support this effort by printing and distributing flyers, yard signs, and other helpful materials found in the Register for Kindergarten Today! Toolkit. These materials are translated in eight languages and supplement conversations with families about early registration and the transition into kindergarten.
What is the next step? Beginning April 2, 2024, please share this important message with your network and families: Will your student be five years old by September? Register for Kindergarten Today!
Questions? Email ODE.JumpStart@ode.oregon.gov