Oregon Childcare Licensing

Oregon Childcare Background Check Requirements (2026)

Every adult with unsupervised access to children at a licensed Oregon childcare center must clear a multi-part background check before being counted in ratio. Oregon requires 6 distinct screening components.

Licensing Agency

Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division →

Last updated: April 2026

Researched by the TotReady Research Team

Oregon Background Check Requirements: The Specifics

Oregon childcare licensing requires the following pre-employment screening for staff: Central Background Registry (CBR) enrollment required for all staff, operators, owners, and adults on the premises — administered by DELC/CCLD under OAR 414-061-0000 through 414-061-0120 and OAR 414-305-0310; statutory basis ORS 329A.030.

Oregon childcare licensing requires the following pre-employment screening for staff: Oregon State Police (OSP) criminal records check.

Oregon childcare licensing requires the following pre-employment screening for staff: FBI fingerprint-based national criminal history check (OAR 414-061-0080).

Oregon childcare licensing requires the following pre-employment screening for staff: Child abuse and neglect (DHS Child Welfare) records check.

Oregon childcare licensing requires the following pre-employment screening for staff: Adult Protective Services check and foster care certification check.

Oregon childcare licensing requires the following pre-employment screening for staff: CBR enrollment is approved for a 5-year period; conditional enrollment (valid up to 1 year) is allowed pending FBI results, during which the individual must not have unsupervised access to children.

Oregon Background Check Requirements Checklist

  • Central Background Registry (CBR) enrollment required for all staff, operators, owners, and adults on the premises — administered by DELC/CCLD under OAR 414-061-0000 through 414-061-0120 and OAR 414-305-0310; statutory basis ORS 329A.030
  • Oregon State Police (OSP) criminal records check
  • FBI fingerprint-based national criminal history check (OAR 414-061-0080)
  • Child abuse and neglect (DHS Child Welfare) records check
  • Adult Protective Services check and foster care certification check
  • CBR enrollment is approved for a 5-year period; conditional enrollment (valid up to 1 year) is allowed pending FBI results, during which the individual must not have unsupervised access to children

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Oregon Background Check Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions

What background checks does Oregon require for childcare staff?

Oregon requires the following screenings: Central Background Registry (CBR) enrollment required for all staff, operators, owners, and adults on the premises — administered by DELC/CCLD under OAR 414-061-0000 through 414-061-0120 and OAR 414-305-0310; statutory basis ORS 329A.030; Oregon State Police (OSP) criminal records check; FBI fingerprint-based national criminal history check (OAR 414-061-0080); Child abuse and neglect (DHS Child Welfare) records check; Adult Protective Services check and foster care certification check; CBR enrollment is approved for a 5-year period; conditional enrollment (valid up to 1 year) is allowed pending FBI results, during which the individual must not have unsupervised access to children.

Do background checks need to be repeated in Oregon?

Many states require periodic re-screening (often every 5 years) in addition to the initial check. Confirm the current Oregon re-screening interval with the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) — formerly the Office of Child Care / Early Learning Division.

Who must be screened at a Oregon center?

Any staff member, substitute, or volunteer with unsupervised access to children must clear the required Oregon screenings before working with children.

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.