This letter transmits amendments to the rules and a form that govern the approval of child day camps, Chapter 5101:2-18 of the Administrative Code. 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 April 1, 2009.

Following is a summary of the rule revisions:

Rule 5101:2-18-01 entitled Definitions for registered and approved child day camps has been amended to change the title, add two definitions and clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-02 entitled Programs that are exempt from being a registered or an approved child day camp has been amended to change the title and clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-03 entitled Requirements for registered child day camps has been amended to change the title and clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-04 entitled Application and fee required for approved child day camps has been amended to change the title and clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-05 entitled Inspection of approved child day camps has been amended to change the title and clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-06 entitled Issuance and renewal of approval for child day camps has been amended to change the title, add a required form and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-07 entitled Complaint investigation procedures for approved child day camps had been amended to change the title and clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-08 entitled Denial, suspension and termination of approval for child day camps has been amended to change the title, add a provision for suspension and to clarify language.

Rule 5101-2-18-09 entitled Environmental health inspections for approved child day camps has been amended to change the title and clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-10 entitled Requirements for personnel in approved child day camps has been amended to change the title, add a required form, specify requirements for criminal background checks and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-10.1 entitled Statement of Nonconviction and Criminal Records Checks for Approved Child Day Camps is a new rule that establishes requirements for criminal record checks for camp employees and rehabilitation standards.

Rule 5101:2-18-11 entitled Training requirements for program personnel in approved child day camps has been amended to change the title, add requirements for training and performance review procedures and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-12 entitled Requirements for supervision of children in approved child day camps has been amended to change the title and clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-13 entitled Requirements for program activities in approved child day camps has been amended to change the title, define specialized activities, define staff responsibilities and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-14 entitled Requirements for field trip from approved child day camps has been amended to change the title, add requirements for the use of seat belts and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-15 entitled Requirements for health care at approved child day camps has been amended to change the title, to add requirements for medication and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-16 entitled Medication has been rescinded and the requirements for medication are now in rule 5101:2-18-15.

Rule 5101:2-18-17 entitled Requirements for first aid supplies at approved child day camps has been amended to change the title, add new requirements for the first aid kit and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-18 entitled Requirements for the care of children with special needs at approved child day camps has been amended to change the title and clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-19 entitled Admission procedures for approved child day camps has been amended to change the title and clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-20 entitled Requirements for records of children in approved child day camps has been amended to change the title, add requirements for the written health record and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-21 entitled Safety requirements in approved child day camps has been amended to change the title and clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-22 entitled Behavior management for children in approved child day camps has been amended to change the title and clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-23 entitled Medical emergency procedures in approved child day camps has been amended to change the title and clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-24 entitled Food preparation in approved child day camps has been amended to change the title, add a requirement for supplemental foods and to clarify language.

Rule 5101:2-18-25 entitled Vehicle safety and driver training has been rescinded and replaced with a new rule entitled Vehicle safety and driver training in approved child day camps. The new rule adds additional requirements for the operation and maintenance of vehicles used to transport children and driver training requirements.

JFS 01326 "Statement of Nonconviction for Approved Child Day Camps" is a new form to meet the requirements of 5101:2-18-10.1.

The electronic versions of the Child Care Manual and the Child Day Camp Manual are located at: http://emanuals.jfs.ohio.gov. Current versions of these manuals should be utilized by all providers of child day camp services in registered camps and approved camps. A current and updated copy of the manual should be accessible at all times to staff.

Please contact the Help Desk for the Office for Children and Families at 1-866-886-3537, option 4 if you have any questions.

INSTRUCTIONS: The following charts identify the material that needs to be removed from and inserted into the Child Care Day Camp Manual (CCDM) and the Child Care Manual (CCM).