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.