New Child Care Center and Group Child Care Home Regulations Effective October 16, 2024

Last updated October 23, 2024

As of October 16, 2024, our new regulations for child care centers and group child care homes are in effect.

What you need to do

Since the new regulations are in effect, you need to take steps to comply with them now. 

  • Read the regulations carefully with your staff so you all understand the changes
  • Notify your program’s health and education consultants about the revised regulations
  • Revise your policies and procedures as needed
  • Consider documenting changes you make to your program and keeping these records on file, so OEC staff can review during inspections
  • Check our licensing pages for updates, as we’ll be sharing more information highlighting key regulation changes

What happens if a program isn’t following the new regulations?

OEC will check to make sure programs are following the new regulations during inspections. If we find a program isn’t complying, our response will depend on:

  • How long it’s been since the new regulations have taken effect
  • The nature of the specific requirements
  • The efforts the provider took to meet the new regulations

Questions?

We’re happy to help.