This letter revises the application process for the Inclusive
Child Care (ICCP) designation detailed in Child Care Manual Procedure Letter
No. 163.
Background
On August 7, 2023, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
(ODJFS) implemented the Ohio PROMISE ICCP
designation by issuing Child Care Manual Procedure Letter No. 163. Initially, interested
programs were directed to complete the JFS 00600 "Application for
Inclusive Child Care Program (ICCP) Designation and Funding Agreement"
form and submit to ODJFS through an email mailbox for processing.
Updated ICCP Application Process
ODJFS has added the ICCP application to the Ohio Child Licensing
and Quality System (OCLQS). Beginning October 2, 2023, programs interested in obtaining
the ICCP designation must apply online through their OCLQS provider portal. A
job aid with step-by-step instructions for completing the application in OCLQS is
available here: OCLQS
Licensing Job Aids | Job and Family Services (ohio.gov).
This change in the application process is for new ICCP
applicants only. Programs that have already received the ICCP designation
approval or have been grandfathered into the ICCP designation should not
reapply through OCLQS. Any program who submitted a paper application and has been
asked to resubmit must apply online after October 2, 2023.
The ICCP designation is in place for one year from the date of
approval. All programs, including grandfathered programs, must renew the ICCP
designation through OCLQS every year at the end of their award period. A
renewal reminder will be emailed to ICCP designated programs. Failure to follow
the requirements of the ICCP designation could result in designation removal. All
ICCP designations are indicated on the Ohio Search for
Early Care and Education Programs webpage (childcaresearch.ohio.gov), to
assist families in locating inclusive child care.
Obsoleted Form
Beginning October 2, 2023, ODJFS will only accept ICCP
designation applications through OCLQS. The JFS 00600 "Application for
Inclusive Child Care Program (ICCP) Designation and Funding Agreement" is
no longer available for programs to use and any JFS 00600 forms sent via email
will not be processed.
Questions
Please contact the Child Care Policy Help Desk at
1-877-302-2347, option 4, or at childcarepolicy@jfs.ohio.gov
with any questions.