Background:
Rules 5101:2-12-08, 5101:2-12-10 and 5101:2-12-14 of the Ohio Administrative
Code set forth the requirements for the staff orientation, child abuse overview
and transportation training.
The updated information in this procedure letter replaces CCCMPL
numbers 13, 14 and 19.
Updated Process:
The following trainings are now available and must be completed through
the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR). They are no longer available on the Ohio Department
of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) website.
Pre-licensing Training
"Pre-licensing Training for Child Care Centers." All child
care centers owner or owner's representative shall complete this ODJFS created pre-licensing
training. The orientation training shall have been taken within the two years prior
to application for a license.
Child Care Center Orientation
"Child Care Center Orientation Training for Child Care Staff
Members." All child care staff members shall complete this ODJFS created orientation
within thirty days of starting employment. The child care staff member shall be
given six hours of credit for completion of the orientation. Documentation from
the OPR should be printed for files and retained on-site at the program.
ODJFS Prescribed Child Abuse Overview
"ODJFS Child Abuse One-Hour Overview." All administrators
and child care staff members (including substitutes) who do not have current training
in the six-hour child abuse recognition and prevention training shall compete this
one-hour child abuse overview. The overview shall be completed within thirty days
of hire. Documentation from the OPR should be printed for files and retained on-site
at the program.
Transportation
"ODJFS Child Care Transportation Training." All administrators
and child care staff members (including substitutes) responsible for transporting
children shall complete this ODJFS created transportation training prior to transporting
children. Documentation from the OPR should be printed for files and retained on-site
at the program.
Questions:
Please contact the Child Care Policy Helpdesk at 1-877-302-2347,
option 4, if you have any questions.