CCCMTL 11 (Suspension of Child Care Center License)
Child Care Center Manual Transmittal Letter No. 11
October 7, 2015
TO: All Child Care Center Manual Holders
FROM: Cynthia C. Dungey, Director
SUBJECT: Suspension of Child Care Center License

Background:

Amended Substitute House Bill 64 of the 131st General Assembly created section 5104.042 of the Ohio Revised Code, which gives the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) the authority to immediately suspend the license of a child care center.

New Policy:

The following rule will be effective October 25, 2015:

5101:2-12-09.1 "Suspension of a child care center license" has been adopted to set forth the circumstances under which the ODJFS may immediately suspend the license of a child care center as well as the duration of the suspension. The rule also provides the process for the provider to appeal the decision to suspend.