The Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) Closures and Inactive Status rules aim to manage Early Childhood Care and Education Programs that are not actively operating or providing child care to children.
DELC developed and passed temporary rules on this subject in April 2026 and is seeking to make the set of rules permanent. Strategies outlined in the proposed rules include: Providing new definitions for administrative closure, inactive status, and voluntary surrender, establishing processes/actions for inactive status and administrative closures including notification requirements and timelines, maintaining DELC’s authority during inactive status to conduct investigations of complaints, issue findings, and take necessary legal or regulatory action, and defining an exceptions rule, granting a 60-day inspection extension in the case of an untimely renewal.
DELC is seeking diverse voices to represent families, early learning programs, and early learning system community partners.
DELC will host one virtual RAC meeting to review the proposed rules on August 12, 2026, from 6:00pm-8:00pm
Apply today to give input on the rules for Closures and Inactive Status!
We are seeking diverse voices to represent groups within Oregon’s Early Learning system. Committee members may include:
- Families of children in care
- Early Learning and Care programs and providers
- Early Learning Hub representatives
- Tribal Nations representatives
- Union Representatives
Participants will be reimbursed for their time dedicated to this RAC and will positively impact Oregon’s children, families, early learning programs, and communities. Applications are due July 24th, 2026.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 24th, 2026. Apply Online
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS? Please contact Erik Hirschman at 503-400-2731. Erik.hirschman@delc.oregon.gov
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