Oregon Childcare Licensing
Oregon Childcare Required Forms & Documents (2026)
Licensed childcare centers in Oregon must collect, complete, and retain specific forms for every enrolled child before care begins. The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division requires 8 distinct forms or documents — from enrollment agreements to emergency contacts to immunization records — to remain on file and available for inspection at all times.
Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamOregon Required Forms & Documents: The Specifics
Oregon childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Child Care Center Certification Application (initial/renewal) — submitted to CCLD with non-refundable filing fee per OAR 414-305-0130 for every enrolled child (per Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division).
Oregon childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed CCLD-0084 — Rules for Certified Child Care Centers (official OAR 414-305 + 414-075 rule book; Jan. 2024 edition, eff. 01/01/2024) for every enrolled child (per Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division).
Oregon childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed CCLD-0105 — Guide to Certified Child Care Centers for every enrolled child (per Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division).
Oregon childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed CCLD-0090 — CC Health and Safety Review Checklist for every enrolled child (per Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division).
Oregon childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed CCLD-0093 — CC Monitor Visit Checklist for every enrolled child (per Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division).
Oregon childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed CEN-0001 — Instructions and Application for Enrollment in the Central Background Registry (CBR), required for all staff/operators/owners/adults on premises per OAR 414-061-0000 through 414-061-0120 and OAR 414-305-0310 for every enrolled child (per Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division).
Oregon childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed FBI fingerprint card (or electronic livescan) for CBR national criminal history check per OAR 414-061-0080 for every enrolled child (per Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division).
Oregon childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Floor plan, fire/Deputy State Fire Marshal inspection approval, and environmental health/sanitation inspection approval submitted with the application for every enrolled child (per Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division).
Oregon Required Forms & Documents at a Glance
| Child Care Center Certification Application (initial/renewal) — submitted to CCLD with non-refundable filing fee per OAR 414-305-0130 | Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division |
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| CCLD-0084 — Rules for Certified Child Care Centers (official OAR 414-305 + 414-075 rule book; Jan. 2024 edition, eff. 01/01/2024) | Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division |
| CCLD-0105 — Guide to Certified Child Care Centers | Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division |
| CCLD-0090 — CC Health and Safety Review Checklist | Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division |
| CCLD-0093 — CC Monitor Visit Checklist | Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division |
| CEN-0001 — Instructions and Application for Enrollment in the Central Background Registry (CBR), required for all staff/operators/owners/adults on premises per OAR 414-061-0000 through 414-061-0120 and OAR 414-305-0310 | Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division |
| FBI fingerprint card (or electronic livescan) for CBR national criminal history check per OAR 414-061-0080 | Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division |
| Floor plan, fire/Deputy State Fire Marshal inspection approval, and environmental health/sanitation inspection approval submitted with the application | Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division |
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Oregon Required Forms & Documents: Frequently Asked Questions
What forms are required for childcare enrollment in Oregon?
Oregon requires the following forms for each enrolled child: Child Care Center Certification Application (initial/renewal) — submitted to CCLD with non-refundable filing fee per OAR 414-305-0130; CCLD-0084 — Rules for Certified Child Care Centers (official OAR 414-305 + 414-075 rule book; Jan. 2024 edition, eff. 01/01/2024); CCLD-0105 — Guide to Certified Child Care Centers; CCLD-0090 — CC Health and Safety Review Checklist; CCLD-0093 — CC Monitor Visit Checklist; CEN-0001 — Instructions and Application for Enrollment in the Central Background Registry (CBR), required for all staff/operators/owners/adults on premises per OAR 414-061-0000 through 414-061-0120 and OAR 414-305-0310; FBI fingerprint card (or electronic livescan) for CBR national criminal history check per OAR 414-061-0080; Floor plan, fire/Deputy State Fire Marshal inspection approval, and environmental health/sanitation inspection approval submitted with the application.
How long must Oregon childcare centers keep enrollment forms on file?
Oregon childcare licensing rules require that child records, including all required enrollment forms, be kept on file for the duration of enrollment and for a retention period after the child leaves. Contact the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division to confirm the exact retention schedule.
What happens if a Oregon center is missing required child forms during an inspection?
Missing or incomplete required forms are a citable deficiency in a Oregon childcare licensing inspection. Civil penalties under OAR 414-305-1620: CCLD may assess up to $2,500 per violation of the rules or terms and conditions of certification (414-305-1620(1)). For a serious violation (as defined in OAR 414-305-0100(49)): civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 for each violation (414-305-1620(3)). For a non-serious violation: civil penalty of $800 for each violation (414-305-1620(4)). Operating an uncertified facility subject to certification: separate civil penalty for each day, not to exceed $1,500 per day of operation (414-305-1620(5)); see also OAR 414-075-0230 (Exempt Prohibition, Unlawful Care, Civil Penalties). In addition to civil penalties, CCLD may deny, suspend, or revoke certification (OAR 414-305-1610); a center denied or revoked for cause is ineligible to reapply for 5 years from the final order (OAR 414-305-1610(9)).
Does TotReady provide templates for Oregon required forms?
TotReady's enrollment form tool and incident report tool generate Oregon-ready documents pre-filled with the required fields. Visit /tools/enrollment-form and /tools/incident-report to get started.
Oregon childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Oregon administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.