Background:

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) amended the following draft rule contained in 5101:2-12 of the Ohio Administrative Code due to the five year review.

This rule will be effective June 28, 2020.

5101:2-12-12 “Safe Equipment and Environment for a Licensed Child Care Center has been amended with the following changes: 

• Clarified language in paragraph (A) to state equipment, materials and furniture shall be free of peeling or chipping paint
• Clarified language in paragraph (A) so all children’s equipment is used according to manufacturer’s guidelines
• Clarified the language in paragraph (A) to state that trampolines, ball pits, and inflatable play equipment intended for climbing and bouncing, including but not limited to slides and bounce houses shall not be permitted for use at the center.
• Removed requirement for carbon monoxide detectors on each floor where care is provided
• Corrected the reference to the Ohio Revised Code and the spelling of “ordinance” in paragraph (B)
• Added that if a lead hazard is identified ODJFS will make a referral to an appropriate agency
• Clarified that school-age children may use cleaning equipment, supplies, and cleaning agents with adult supervision and the cleaning equipment, supplies, and cleaning agents may be accessible in spaces only used by school-age children.

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