This letter transmits amendments to rules and forms for Ohio's licensed child care centers and type A homes. The changes to the rules and forms are a result of the agency's rule review process that requires all rules to be reviewed at least every five years. These changes will be effective on September 1, 2007.
Following is a summary of the rule revisions:
Rule 5101:2-12-01 entitled Definitions for Licensed Child Care Centers and rule 5101:2-13-01 Definitions for Licensed Type A Homes have been amended to change the titles, clarify language and add definitions for physician's assistant, clean, and sanitize, public children services agency, and to clarify the definitions of employee and routine trips.
Rule 5101:2-12-02 entitled Types of Licensed Child Care Centers and rule 5101:2-13-02 entitled Types of Licensed Type A Homes have been amended to clarify language for requirements of outdoor play for drop-in centers, and allow a mat or pad to be used in school child care centers for ill children.
Rule 5101:2-12-03 entitled License Capacity for Licensed Child Care Centers and rule 5101:2-13-03 entitled License Capacity for Licensed Type A Homes have been amended to change the titles and to clarify
Rule 5101:2-12-04 entitled Application and Issuance of Licenses for Child Care Centers and rule 5101:2-13-04 entitled Application and Issuance of Initial Licenses for Type A Homes have been amended to update form revision dates, add the name of a form, and to clarify language for inspections.
Rule 5101:2-12-05 entitled License Fees and Notification Requirements for Licensed Child Care Centers and rule 5101:2-13-05 entitled License Fees and Notification Requirements for Type A Homes have been amended to change the titles, add a form, and clarify language.
Rule 5101:2-12-06 entitled Procedures for Renewal of a Child Care Center License and rule 5101:2-13-06 entitled Procedures for Renewal of a Type A Home License have been amended to change the titles, add a form reference and clarify language.
Rule 5101:2-12-07 entitled Inspection and Investigation of Licensed and Unlicensed Child Care Centers and rule 5101:2-13-07 entitled Inspection and Investigation of Licensed and Unlicensed Type A Homes have been amended to change the titles to add unlicensed centers and to clarify language throughout the rules.
Rule 5101:2-12-08 entitled Complaint Investigations for Licensed and Unlicensed Child Care Centers and rule 5101:2-13-08 entitled Complaint Investigations for Licensed and Unlicensed Type A Homes have been amended to change the titles, clarify language, and add the name of a form.
Rule 5101:2-12-09 entitled Denial or Revocation of a Child Care Center License and rule 5101:2-13-09 entitled Denial or Revocation of a Type A Home License are new rules replacing rules with the same numbers. These rules clarify language regarding the denial and revocation process.
Rule 5101:2-12-15 entitled Safe and Sanitary Equipment and Environment in Licensed Child Care Centers and rule 5101:2-13-15 entitled Safe and Sanitary Equipment and Environment in Licensed Type A Homes have been amended to clarify language regarding the definition of "sanitized" and individual packages of food. The appendices have also been amended for clarification.
Rule 5101:2-12-15.2 entitled Diapering and Toilet Training for Licensed Child Care Centers and rule 5101:2-13-15.2 entitled Diapering and Toilet Training for Licensed Type A Homes have been amended to clarify language regarding glove use when diapering and cleaning of the diaper changing station.
Rule 5101:2-12-40 entitled Daily Program for Infants in Licensed Child Care Centers and rule 5101:2-13-40 entitled Daily Program for Infants in Licensed Type A Homes have been amended to change the titles and clarify language on supervision throughout the rules.
Rule 5101:2-12-41 entitled Infant Feeding Requirements in Licensed Child Care Centers and rule 5101:2-13-41 entitled Infant Feeding Requirements in Licensed Type A Homes have been amended to change the titles and clarify preparation and storage requirements.
Rule 5101:2-12-42 entitled Cribs in Licensed Child Care Centers and rule 5101:2-13-42 entitled Cribs in Licensed Type A Homes have been amended to clarify language regarding sanitizing, storing, and use of cribs.
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 Office for Children and Families Help Desk at 1-866-886-3537, option 4 if you have questions.
INSTRUCTIONS: The following chart identifies the material that needs to be removed from and inserted into the Child Care Manual (CCM).
LOCATION | REMOVE AND FILE AS OBSOLETE | INSERT/REPLACEMENT |
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CCM 6 Child Care Provider Licensing Regulations | 5101:2‑12‑01 | 5101:2‑12‑01 |
| 5101:2‑12‑02 | 5101:2‑12‑02 |
| 5101:2‑12‑03 | 5101:2‑12‑03 |
| 5101:2‑12‑04 | 5101:2‑12‑04 |
| 5101:2‑12‑05 | 5101:2‑12‑05 |
| 5101:2‑12‑06 | 5101:2‑12‑06 |
| 5101:2‑12‑07 | 5101:2‑12‑07 |
| 5101:2‑12‑08 | 5101:2‑12‑08 |
| 5101:2‑12‑09 | 5101:2‑12‑09 |
| 5101:2‑12‑15 | 5101:2‑12‑15 |
| 5101:2‑12‑15.2 | 5101:2‑12‑15.2 |
| 5101:2‑12‑40 | 5101:2‑12‑40 |
| 5101:2‑12‑41 | 5101:2‑12‑41 |
| 5101:2‑12‑42 | 5101:2‑12‑42 |
| 5101:2‑13‑01 | 5101:2‑13‑01 |
| 5101:2‑13‑02 | 5101:2‑13‑02 |
| 5101:2‑12‑03 | 5101:2‑13‑03 |
| 5101:2‑13‑04 | 5101:2‑13‑04 |
| 5101:2‑13‑05 | 5101:2‑13‑05 |
| 5101:2‑13‑06 | 5101:2‑13‑06 |
| 5101:2‑13‑07 | 5101:2‑13‑07 |
| 5101:2‑13‑08 | 5101:2‑13‑08 |
| 5101:2‑13‑09 | 5101:2‑13‑09 |
| 5101:2‑13‑15 | 5101:2‑13‑15 |
| 5101:2‑13‑15.2 | 5101:2‑13‑15.2 |
| 5101:2‑13‑40 | 5101:2‑13‑40 |
| 5101:2‑13‑41 | 5101:2‑13‑41 |
| 5101:2‑13‑42 | 5101:2‑13‑42 |
CCM Transmittal Letters | | Transmittal Letter No. 82 |