This letter transmits changes to the following forms used in child care centers and type A homes as a result of recent rule amendments.

JFS 01250 "Plan of Operation for A Child Care Center" is a prescribed form and has been revised to remove language regarding the five-year residency requirement for a federal bureau of identification background check due to the passage of SB 163. The form has also been updated to clarify current rule requirements. This form shall be completed by anyone who has an application on file with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services on or after December 31, 2008.

JFS 01305 "Child Medical Statement for Child Care Centers and Type A Homes" is a sample form being revised to update the immunization chart and to clarify the documentation needed from the physician, physician's assistant (PA) or advanced practice nurse (APN) at the time of the child's medical examination.

These forms will be available online in a PDF format at: http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/inter.asp.

The electronic version of the Child Care Manual is located at: http://emanuals.jfs.ohio.gov. The manual contains all rules, forms, transmittal letters, and procedure letters that the department has issued to child care providers. A current version of this manual should be utilized by staff in all child care centers and type A homes that are licensed by the Department of Job and Family Services. A current and updated copy of the manual should be accessible at all times in the center or type A home.

Please contact the Help Desk for the Office for Children and Families at 1-866-886-3537, option # 4 if you have any questions.

INSTRUCTIONS: The following chart identifies the material that needs to be removed from and inserted into the Child Care Manual (CCM).