CCDMPL 3 (Day Camp Trainings in the Ohio Professional Registry)
Child Care Day Camp Manual Procedure Letter No. 3
January 2, 2019
TO: All Child Care Day Camp Manual Holders
FROM: Cynthia C. Dungey, Director
SUBJECT: Day Camp Trainings in the Ohio Professional Registry

Background:

Rules 5101:2-18-03, 5101:2-18-06 and 5101:2-18-08 of the Ohio Administrative Code set forth the requirements for the pre-camp orientation, staff orientation and child abuse overview.

Updated Process:

The following trainings are now available and must be completed through the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR). They are no longer available on the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) website.

Pre-Camp/Staff Orientation

“Pre-Camp and Staff Orientation Training for Approved Child Day Camp Owners, Administrators and Child Day Camp Staff members.” The owner or owner's representative is required to complete this ODJFS created orientation training prior to approval. All child day camp staff members including administrators shall complete the orientation training within thirty days of starting employment. The day camp training participant shall be given five hours of professional development for completion. Documentation from the OPR should be printed for files and retained on-site at the program.

ODJFS Prescribed Child Abuse Overview

The "ODJFS Child Abuse One-Hour Overview." All administrators and child care staff members shall complete this one-hour child abuse overview. The overview shall be completed within thirty days of hire. Documentation from the OPR should be printed for files and retained on-site at the program.

Questions:

Please contact the Child Care Policy Helpdesk at 1-877-302-2347, option 4, if you have any questions.