We transport our children in our own vans to and from school as well as on field trips. We understand that we have a tremendous responsibility when we provide transportation to your child in our care. With that in mind, we make the following commitment:

(1) We shall ensure that the motor vehicle operated by our centers is maintained in a safe operating condition;  
(2) We shall ensure that the vehicle in which your child rides is equipped with appropriate safety devices and individual seat belts or safety seats for each child to use when the vehicle is in motion. We shall assure that children less than two years of age are restrained in a restraint system that complies with standards of the United States Department of Transportation; 

(3) We shall ensure that the number of passengers does not exceed the seating capacity of the motor vehicle;  
(4) We shall carry liability and medical insurance. The driver shall have a current Oregon driver's license, valid for the classification of motor vehicle operated;  
(5) The driver or staff supervising the child or children in the motor vehicle shall have current first aid training;  
(6) We shall ensure that a minimum of one staff person, other than the driver, is present in the motor vehicle when:

(a) Seven or more preschool age and younger children are present; or  
(b) Staff-to-child ratio guidelines require additional staff.

(7) Our staff or driver shall not leave a child unattended in the motor vehicle.