The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has made changes to rules governing licensed type A child care homes. 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. 67 Rule Revisions for Licensed Type A Child Care Homes ". 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 5101:2-13-03 License Capacity for Licensed Type A Homes has been amended to change the title and to add a requirement for the administrator to document the work schedule of employees for review by the department.

Rule 5101:2-13-07 Inspection and Investigation Rights for Licensed Type A Homes 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 5101:2-13-10 Building Department Inspection for Licensed Type A Homes has been amended to change the title and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-13-11 Fire Department Approval for Licensed Type A Homes has been amended to change the title, to clarify language and to require completion of JFS 01303 "Fire Inspection Report" or a form from the state fire marshal.

Rule 5101:2-13-12 Meal Preparation and Service and Water Sanitation for Licensed Type A Homes has been amended to change the title, to clarify language and to add requirements that food not be served on bare tables and that eating utensils be age appropriate for children.

Rule 5101:2-13-13 Indoor Floor Space Requirements in Licensed Type A Homes has been amended to change the title.

Rule 5101:2-13-14 Outdoor Play Requirements in Licensed Type A Homes has been amended to change the title, to clarify language and to add requirements for appropriate latches on gates and covers for sandboxes.

Rule 5101:2-13-15 Safe and Sanitary Equipment and Environment in Licensed Type A Homes has been amended to change the title, to clarify language and to add a requirement that the provider post a notice regarding concealed weapons as required by Ohio Revised Code Section 2923.1212. A requirement is also being added that the home's running water be publicly supplied or supplied by a well that meets zoning standards.

Rule 5101:2-13-16 Requirements for Programming and Equipment in Licensed Type A Homes has been amended to change the title and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-13-17 Swimming and Water Safety Requirements in Licensed Type A Homes has been amended to change the title, to clarify language and to add requirements that swimming activities are not permitted in lakes, rivers, ponds, creeks except for school children who have parental permission and that wading pools be filtered, sanitized or emptied daily.

Rule 5101:2-13-18 Transportation and Field Trip Safety Requirements for Licensed Type A Homes has been amended to change the title, to clarify language and to add a requirement that children be seated and restrained according to the requirements of Ohio law.

Rule 5101:2-13-19 Sleeping, Napping, Resting and Overnight Care Requirements in Licensed Type A Homes has been amended to change the title and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-13-20 Supervision and Staff/Child Ratios in Licensed Type A Homes has been revised to add language that clarifies the allowable staff/child ratios.

Rule 5101:2-13-26 Statement of Non-conviction and Criminal Records Checks for Licensed Type A Homes 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 5101:2-13-29 Unlawful Discriminatory Practices in Licensed Type A Homes has been amended to change the title and clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-13-30 Requirement to Provide Information, Policies and Procedures for Licensed Type A Homes has been amended to change the title and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-13-31 Administration of Medication Requirements in Licensed Type A Homes 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. The JFS 01217 "Request for Administration of Medication" has been revised for clarity and to comply with form design requirements.

Rule 5101:2-13-32 Parental Participation Policies and Parent Roster Requirement for Licensed Type A Homes has been amended to change the title and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-13-33 Management of Illness in Licensed Type A Homes has been revised 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 5101:2-13-03 Requirements for Meals and Snacks in Licensed Type A Homes has been amended to change the title and to clarify language.

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

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