This letter transmits amendments to rules for certified type B home providers and in-home aides due to the implementation of the automated child care eligibility, authorization and payment system.

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) issues payments to eligible providers of publicly funded child care, based on data submitted by county departments of Job and Family Services (CDJFS). Eligible child care providers are required to complete and submit a provider agreement to ODJFS using an online provider portal. These rule revisions include language for this requirement.

The following rules have been amended and the changes are effective July 1, 2011:

Rule 5101:2-14-04, "Issuance and Renewal of Professional Certification as a Type B Home Provider or In-Home Aide" has been amended to change revision dates of forms and clarify requirements to obtain a provider agreement as part of the certification process.

Rule 5101:2-14-06, "Denial, Revocation and Withdrawal of Professional Certification as a Type B Home Provider or In-Home Aide" has been amended to change revision dates of forms and clarify requirements to obtain a provider agreement as part of the certification process.

Rule 5101:2-14-19, "Safe and Sanitary Equipment and Environment for Professional Certification as a Type B Home Provider or In-Home Aide" has been amended to change the revision date of a form.

Rule 5101:2-14-24, "Caretaker/Provider Responsibilities for Professional Certification as a Type B Home Provider or In-Home Aide" has been amended to change revision dates of forms.

Rule 5101:2-14-32, "Meal Preparation/Nutritional Requirements for Professional Certification as a Type B Home Provider or In-Home Aide" has been amended to change the revision date of a form.

Rule 5101:2-14-55, "Application, and Approval and Renewal for Limited Certification as a Type B Home Provider or In-Home Aide" has been amended to change the revision date of a form.

Rule 5101:2-14-56, "Issuance and Renewal of A Certificate for Limited Certification as a Type B Home Provider or In-Home Aide" has been amended to change revision dates of forms, add the provider agreement forms and clarify requirements to obtain a provider agreement as part of the certification process.

Rule 5101:2-14-57, "Limited Certification Compliance Inspection of Inspection and Investigation for Limited Certification as a Type B Home Provider or Provider or In-Home Aide" has been amended to change the revision date of a form and clarify requirements to obtain a provider agreement as part of the certification process.

Rule 5101:2-14-58, "Provider Qualifications and Responsibilities for Limited Certification as a Type B Home Provider or In-Home Aide" has been amended to change revision dates of forms.

Rule 5101:2-14-61, "County Department of Job and Family Services Certification Responsibilities for Certified Type B Providers and In-Home Aides" has been amended to change the revision dates and/or titles of forms, and clarify requirements of the CDJFS.

The electronic versions of the Child Care Manuals are located at: http://emanuals.jfs.ohio.gov. The manuals contain all child care rules, transmittal letters and procedure letters.

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

INSTRUCTIONS: The following chart identifies the material that needs to be removed from and inserted into the Child Care Type B Home Manual.