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CCMTL 53 (5101:2-13 - ARCHIVE)
Child Care Manual Transmittal Letter No. 53
April 11, 2003
TO: All Child Care Manual Users
FROM: Thomas J. Hayes, Director
SUBJECT: Chapter 5101:2-13 Type A Home Rule Rescissions and Adoptions

This letter transmits rule adoptions and rescissions to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Chapter 5101:2-13 due to the completion of a five year review conducted by the Bureau of Child Care and Development. This review resulted in the rescission of all of the rules for the Licensing Type A Family Day-Care Homes formerly contained in OAC 5101:2-13. The new rules are included in this transmittal. The associated forms will be released in a separate Child Care Manual Transmittal Letter. These rules will become effective July 1, 2003.

5101:2-13-01 "Definitions" has been amended to include "Adult", "Certified Nurse Practitioner", "Cot", "Date of Admission", "Field Trip", "Food Supplement", "Medication", "Modified Diet", "Routine Trip", "Special Needs" and "Substitute".

5101:2-13-02 "Center Types and Rule Stipulations" has been amended to clarify definitions and requirements for Type A Home, Drop-In Type A Home, Part Time Type A Home, and School Child Type A Home.

5101:2-13-03 "License Capacity" provides information and requirements regarding license capacity determination criteria.

5101:2-13-04 "Application and Issuance for Initial Provisional Licensure" provides requirements for the application procedure, expiration of inactive applications, changes in ownership/location, initial inspections, and issuing provisional license and amending to full licensure.

5101:2-13-05 "Application fees for licensure/notification of changes" provides information about and direction for these procedures.

5101:2-13-06 "Application and Procedure for Renewal Licensure" provides information regarding applying for renewal, penalties for nontimely renewal application, the renewal procedures and inspection process.

5101:2-13-07 "Inspection and Investigation Rights" provides information regarding the number of inspections required and the procedure for an administrative review of compliance findings.

5101:2-13-08 "Complaint Investigations" provides information regarding complaint dispositions and reports, allegations of abuse or neglect, and public record requests.

5101:2-13-09 "Actions of the Director" provides information regarding licensing, refusal to license, renewal of license, or revocation of license Type A Home hearing rights, application denial and license revocation.

5101:2-13-10 "Building Inspection" states the requirements regarding Type A Home building inspection approval and appropriate documentation of such.

5101:2-13-11 "Fire Department Approval" states the requirements regarding fire inspection and approval, and appropriate documentation of such.

5101:2-13-12 "Meal Preparation Service and Water Sanitation" provides information and requirements for inspection regarding food sources, sanitation, food storage, water and sewage, and appropriate documentation of such.

5101:2-13-13 "Indoor Floor Space" provides requirements for measured approved space within the Type A Home.

5101:2-13-14 "Outdoor Play" provides information and requirements for play area provisions, outdoor play equipment, and the play area fall surface.

5101:2-13-15 "Safe and Sanitary Equipment and Environment" provides information and requirements regarding safety of Type A Home equipment and environment including proper sanitation and a no smoking requirement.

5101:2-13-16 "Programming and Equipment" provides information and requirements for daily programming for children and types and quantity of equipment for specific age groups being cared for.

5101:2-13-17 "Swimming and Water Safety" provides information and requirements regarding swimming sites, water safety during swimming and activities near bodies of water, and specific items needed on written parental permission on file at the Type A Home.

5101:2-13-18 "Transportation/Field Trip Safety" provides information and requirements regarding supervision, parental permission items, safety precautions and procedures, driver requirements, and Type A Home vehicle safety.

5101:2-13-19 "Cots" provides information and requirements regarding Type A Homes using nap times for children and that they ensure safety and adequate supervision.

5101:2-13-20 "Supervision / Staff/Child Ratios" provides information and requirements regarding, staff/child ratios, supervision of school children, substitute child care staff members, and attendance.

5101:2-13-21 "Care and Nurturing of Children" provides information and requirements regarding children's basic and special needs while in Type A Home care.

5101:2-13-22 "Child Guidance and Management" provides information and requirements regarding staff responsibility, and managing children's behavior.

5101:2-13-23 "Evening and Overnight Care" provides information and requirements regarding supervision and security, programming and sleeping arrangements, and sanitation and hygiene specifically for Type A Homes offering evening and overnight care.

5101:2-13-24 "Administrator Responsibilities and Qualifications" provides information and requirements regarding the administrator's responsibilities, qualifications and the need for an administrator's designee to be on the premises in the administrator's absence.

5101:2-13-25 "Employee and Child Care Staff Member Requirements" provides information and requirements regarding staff's medical, staff member educational qualifications, vocational students, references, and employment records.

5101:2-13-26 "Statements of Nonconviction, Criminal Records Checks" provides information and requirements regarding definitions for this section, nonconviction statement, criminal records checks, convictions, and rehabilitation.

5101:2-13-27 "Training in First Aid/CPR/Management of Communicable Disease and Child Abuse Prevention" provides information and requirements regarding First Aid Training/Trainer, CPR Training/Trainer, Management of Communicable Disease Training/Trainer, Child Abuse Prevention Training/Trainer, and training documentation to be on file at the Type A Home.

5101:2-13-28 "Inservice Training" provides information and requirements regarding documentation, exemptions, trainer requirements, resource persons, electronic media trainings, and child development topics.

5101:2-13-29 "Unlawful Discriminatory Practices" provides information and prohibition to discriminate in enrollment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

5101:2-13-30 "Type A Home Information Policies and Procedure" provides information and requirements regarding licensing information, Type A Home program information, written policies, and the preadmission interview.

5101:2-13-31 "Administration of Medication" provides information and requirements regarding prescriptions, nonprescription medication, nonprescription topical products or lotions, medication safeguards, and medication storage.

5101:2-13-32 "Participation Policy" provides information and requirements regarding the parent roster and other activities to promote parent/guardian participation and communication.

5101:2-13-33 "Management of Illness" provides information and requirements regarding symptoms requiring discharge, isolation precautions, and preventative practices for childhood communicable diseases.

5101:2-13-34 "Medical, Dental and General Emergency Plan" provides information, definitions and requirements regarding the Type A Home's emergency plan.

5101:2-13-35 "Incident/Injury Report" provides information and requirements regarding notification of injuries and incidents to parents and to licensing office.

5101:2-13-36 "First Aid Supplies/Procedures" provides information and requirements regarding items included in the first aid kit, and basic procedures.

5101:2-13-37 "Children's Medicals and Enrollment Records" provides information and requirements regarding the content of children's records to be on file at the Type A Home.

5101:2-13-38 "Care of Children with Health Conditions" provides information and requirements regarding the children's written medical/physical care plan to be on file at the Type A Home.

5101:2-13-39 "Meals and Snacks" provides information and requirements regarding parent provided food, food safety and sanitation.

5101:2-13-40 "Infant Daily Program" provides information and requirements regarding program and records.

5101:2-13-41 "Infant Formula and Food" provides information and requirements regarding infant feeding, preparation of bottles at the Type A Home, food safety and storage.

5101:2-13-42 "Cribs" provides information and requirements regarding the infant mattress, sanitation, and safety.

5101:2-13-43 "Handwashing and Diapering" provides information and requirements regarding Handwashing facilities, and diapering procedure.

Please incorporate these rules into Chapter Six of the Child Care Manual after the Child Care Center Rules. If you have questions, please contact the Child Care Licensing Section at (614) 466-3822.