Child Care Facilities
Deschutes County Environmental Health provides professional health, safety and sanitation inspections to Child Care Centers, Certified Family Child Care homes and residential treatment centers. Deschutes County also reviews and approves plans required of Child Care Centers prior to opening, construction or remodel. These facilities may be licensed by other agencies such as the Oregon Department of Education Early Learning Division.
To apply for a license:
Visit the Oregon Department of Education - Early Learning Division website to find out how to apply for a license.
In Central Oregon:
Carol Petersen 541-633-2251
Types of Licensed Child Care Facilities in Oregon
Child Care Center" or "Center" means a child care facility that is certified to care for thirteen or more children, or a facility that is certified to care for twelve or fewer children and located in a building constructed as other than a single family dwelling. Rules
Certified Family Child Care Home” or “Home” means: a child care facility located in a building constructed as a single family dwelling that has a certificate to care for a maximum of 16 children at any one time.
For Child Care Centers, floor plans shall be submitted to the environmental health specialist, the fire marshal and the buildings department prior to initial construction or remodel. The center shall be approved by an environmental health specialist registered under ORS chapter 700, or an authorized representative of the Health Division, and by a state or local fire marshal, before a certificate is issued by OCC.
Deschutes County Environmental Health (DCEH) provides inspection and plan review services for child care facilities licensed by the state. To request an inspection bring the Sanitation Inspection Form to our office along with payment and an inspector will then come to your facility to conduct the inspection. Ensure you have the top part of the form filled out. Click here to see an example of the form required.
Fees:
Child Care Center Plan Review: $265
Center or Family Home recertification inspection: $266
Contact us:
Office: 541-317-3114
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