CCCMTL 15 (Chapter 5101:2-12 [Child Care Center Rules] Five Year Review)
Child Care Center Manual Transmittal Letter No. 15
November 23, 2015
TO: All Child Care Center Manual Holders
FROM: Cynthia C. Dungey, Director
SUBJECT: Chapter 5101:2-12 (Child Care Center Rules) Five Year Review

Background:

The Office of Family Assistance has amended the following child care center rules contained in Chapter 5101:2-12 of the Ohio Administrative Code due to the five year review.

New policy:

The following rules will become effective November 22, 2015:

5101:2-12-10 "Building approval for licensed child care centers" has been amended to make minor grammatical changes.

5101:2-12-12 "Food service licensure requirements for licensed child care centers" has been amended to provide clarity.

5101:2-12-13 "Indoor floor space requirements for licensed child care centers" has been amended to provide clarity and to make minor punctuation changes.

5101:2-12-15 "Safe and sanitary equipment and environment in licensed child care centers" has been amended to provide clarity and to make minor punctuation changes. The appendix to this rule has been amended to remove all references to the daily bleach and water solution, including those listed in the "cleaning and sanitizing detail" column. Centers shall adhere to the manufacturer's instructions when using any product to sanitize.

5101:2-12-15.2 "Diapering and toilet training in licensed child care centers" has been amended to make minor grammatical and punctuation changes and to remove duplicative language.

5101:2-12-15.3 "Smoke free environment for licensed child care centers" has been amended to provide clarity.

5101:2-12-15.4 "Toothbrushing in licensed child care centers" has been amended to provide clarity.

5101:2-12-16 "Requirements for programming and equipment in licensed child care centers" has been amended to make minor grammatical and punctuation changes.

5101:2-12-17 "Swimming and water safety requirements for licensed child care centers" has been amended to provide clarity.

5101:2-12-29 "Unlawful discriminatory practices in licensed child care centers" has been rescinded and the requirements from this rule have been added to rule 5101:2-12-30 of the Administrative Code.

5101:2-12-31 "Administration of medication in licensed child care centers" has been amended for minor punctuation changes and to provide clarity.

5101:2-12-39 "Requirements for meals and snacks in licensed child care centers" has been amended to provide clarity.

Please contact the Child Care Policy Helpdesk at 1-877-302-2347, option 4, if you have any questions.