If you have been waiting to see if operating an ONB program is right for you, you can now access the ONB Guide, Fast Facts and Getting Started documents straight from the ONB webpage on the DELC website at:
https://www.oregon.gov/delc/providers/Pages/outdoor-nature-based.aspx
For a quick introduction to the differences between Outdoor Nature-Based child care and other types of child care in Oregon, watch this short video on the DELC YouTube channel summarizing key Rule differences.
DELC will begin licensing Certified Outdoor Nature-Based child Care Programs July 1st, 2025. Please contact your licensing specialist for additional information or to schedule a precertification appointment.