CCMTL 66 (Ch. 12 Rules, eff. 9/1/05)
Child Care Manual Transmittal Letter No. 66
July 29, 2005
TO: All Child Care Manual Users
FROM: Barbara E. Riley, Director
SUBJECT: Rule Revisions for Licensed Child Care Centers

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has made changes to rules governing licensed child care centers. Most of these amendments are a result of the agency's rule review process. Rules regarding inspections of licensed facilities and the completion of background checks for licensed providers have been amended due to the requirements of Amended Substitute HB 11 of the 125th General Assembly which were effective May 18, 2005. These rule changes are effective September 1, 2005.

Copies of this CCMTL, including copies of the rules and forms, can be accessed at the following website: http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/lpc/mtl/. Under "Page Topics", select CCMTL, then print or download the complete update entitled "CCMTL No. 66 Rule Revisions for Licensed Child Care Centers ". The enclosed JFS 03400 "Service Provider Request Form" may be used to request a paper copy of this update to the Child Care Manual. As a result of CCMPL No. 10 "Distribution of Child Care Program Information", some providers elected to receive e-mail notification of program updates, however that procedure has not yet been implemented.

The following is a summary of the revised rules.

Rule 5101:2-12-07 Inspection and Investigation Rights for Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title, clarify language and to add a reference in paragraph (K) to comply with a requirement of Am. Sub. HB 11 that allows the department to request an order from the court to enjoin a center from operating in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 5104.02.

Rule 5101:2-12-10 Building Approval for Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-12-11 Fire Department Approval for Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title and to add clarifying language regarding use of JFS 01303 "Fire Inspection Report."

Rule 5101:2-12-12 Food Service Licensure for Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-12-13 Indoor Floor Space Requirements for Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-12-14 Outdoor Play Requirements for Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title, to add clarifying language and to add requirements that gates be latched and sandboxes be covered when not in use.

Rule 5101:2-12-15 Safe and Sanitary Equipment and Environment in Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title, to clarify language and to add the requirement that centers must post a notice regarding concealed weapons as required by Ohio Revised Code Section 2923.1212. Also added is a requirement that running water be publicly supplied or supplied by a well that meets zoning standards.

Rule 5101:2-12-16 Requirements for Programming and Equipment in Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-12-17 Swimming and Water Safety Requirements for Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title and to clarify language regarding the supervision of children.

Rule 5101:2-12-18 Transportation and Field Trip Safety Requirements for Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title, to clarify language and to add a requirement that the center have written permission from a parent before a child participates in activities near water.

Rule 5101:2-12-19 Requirements for Children Who Rest, Nap or Sleep and Use of Cots in Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-12-26 Statement of Non-conviction and Criminal Records Checks for Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title and to clarify language. An additional requirement has also been added that an owner or administrator must submit to a federal fingerprint check if the individual has not lived in Ohio for at least five years.

Rule 5101:2-12-27 Training in First Aid, CPR, Management of Communicable Disease and Child Abuse Prevention for Staff in Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-12-29 Unlawful Discriminatory Practices in Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-12-30 Provision of Information, Policies and Procedures in Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title, to clarify language and to add a requirement that written procedures include the center's plan for operating when schools or programs are delayed or canceled.

Rule 5101:2-12-31 Administration of Medication in Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title, to clarify language and to remove the reference to Syrup of Ipecac because it is no longer recommended for use. A requirement has also been added that the provider be aware of all school children who have access to personal inhalers. Form JFS 01217 "Request for Administration of Medication" has been revised for clarity and to comply with form design requirements.

Rule 5101:2-12-32 Parental Participation Policies and Parent Roster Requirement in Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-12-33 Management of Illness in Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title, to clarify language and to add the requirements that a child's temperature be taken by the axillary method with a digital thermometer, and that mercury thermometers shall not be used.

Rule 5101:2-12-39 Requirements for Meals and Snacks in Licensed Child Care Centers has been amended to change the title and to clarify language.

INSTRUCTIONS: The following chart depicts what materials should be removed from and what materials should be inserted into the Child Care Manual (CCM).

LOCATIONREMOVE AND FILE AS OBSOLETEINSERT/ REPLACEMENT
CCM 6 CHILD CARE PROVIDER LICENSING REGULATIONS
Child Care Center Rules
  
  
5101:2‑12‑075101:2‑12‑07
5101:2‑12‑105101:2‑12‑10
5101:2‑12‑115101:2‑12‑11
5101:2‑12‑125101:2‑12‑12
5101:2‑12‑135101:2‑12‑13
5101:2‑12‑145101:2‑12‑14
5101:2‑12‑155101:2‑12‑15
5101:2‑12‑165101:2‑12‑16
5101:2‑12‑175101:2‑12‑17
5101:2‑12‑185101:2‑12‑18
5101:2‑12‑195101:2‑12‑19
5101:2‑12‑265101:2‑12‑26
5101:2‑12‑275101:2‑12‑27
5101:2‑12‑295101:2‑12‑29
5101:2‑12‑305101:2‑12‑30
5101:2‑12‑315101:2‑12‑31
5101:2‑12‑325101:2‑12‑32
5101:2‑12‑335101:2‑12‑33
5101:2‑12‑395101:2‑12‑39
Appendix JFS 01217 (rev. 7/2003)JFS 01217 (9/2005)
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