CCU-September 2024 – News & Information

Measles Message for Early Learners

Measles is circulating in Oregon. As of 30 August 2024, 31 measles cases have been reported—mostly in children, and all unvaccinated.

Measles is highly contagious, quite unpleasant, and potentially dangerous. Measles is caused by a virus and spread from person to person through the air by infectious droplets. Just being in the same room with a child with measles could result in exposure. Measles generally presents with high fever (~104°F/40°C), cough, runny nose, red, watery eyes, and rash. A person with measles is considered contagious 4 days before the rash begins, so they can spread it even before they know they have it. They remain contagious for 4 days after the rash appears.

Safe and effective vaccines are available.

Although there is no cure for measles, there is a reassuringly safe and exceptionally effective vaccine—MMR—which offers protection against measles, mumps, and rubella. Healthy early learners should get two doses of MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 to 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age. The vaccine is 97% effective in measles prevention.

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mmr/public/index.html

To learn more, speak with your health care provider or visit https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/DISEASESAZ/Pages/measles.aspx or https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/index.html

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DELC’s 2025-27 Agency Request Budget

Every two years, state agencies in Oregon are tasked with creating an Agency Request Budget (ARB). This important document outlines the agency’s recommended investments for the Governor and Legislature to consider. The 2025-2027 ARB marks a significant milestone for the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), as it’s the first budget developed since the department’s inception.

DELC was established with a clear mission: to unify and strengthen Oregon’s early learning and child care system. By bringing together Oregon’s largest child care and early learning programs, DELC is committed to ensuring that all families with young children have access to the services, support, and information they need to thrive. The department’s approach is comprehensive, focusing on data-driven quality assurance, coordinated program administration, and active community engagement to shape policies that directly impact children and families.

The 2025-2027 ARB is built around two core priorities:

Sustainable Operations: Ensuring that DELC has the necessary infrastructure to support early learning and care across the state.
Access to Resources: Providing children and families with the tools and supports they need to foster a love of reading and promote literacy from a young age.

These priorities are vital as DELC continues its work to create a robust, equitable, and effective early learning system for Oregon’s youngest residents.

To dive deeper into DELC’s 2025-2027 Agency Request Budget and understand how these investments will shape the future of early learning in Oregon, read the full report here: https://www.oregon.gov/delc/about-us/Pages/delc-arb.aspx .

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You are invited! Online Provider Management Platform Engagement Session

DELC is designing a new Online Provider Management Platform that will integrate CCLD licensing and the ERDC program into one system.

The creation of DELC brought together the Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) and the Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) program into the same new agency. Both are using 20+ year-old legacy systems. DELC is designing a new Online Provider Management Platform that will integrate CCLD licensing and the ERDC program into one system. The Online Provider Management Platform will allow child care providers to login and access certain licensing information, complete licensing applications, and track training requirements. Additionally, ERDC providers will be able to login and complete and submit billing forms using the Online Provider Management Platform. While we are designing this new Online Provider Management Platform, we want to hear what would be helpful to you to manage your own ERDC and Licensing in this new online system.

If you are interested in participating in an Engagement Session for this new system, please register for an engagement based on the type of care you provide. You can register here. A link will be sent to you two hours before your session.

Licensed Exempt ERDC providers

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (interpretation available)

Certified and Registered Family providers

Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (interpretation available)

Certified Centers & School Age programs

Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If you have questions, please contact Dawn Taylor at dawn.taylor@delc.oregon.gov or 971.375.5045