Background:

Rules 5101:2-13-08, 5101:2-13-10 and 5101:2-13-14 of the Ohio Administrative Code set forth the requirements for the staff orientation, child abuse overview and transportation training.

The updated information in this procedure letter replaces FCCMPL numbers 2, 3, 6 and 13.

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-licensing Training

"Pre-licensing Training for Family Child Care Providers." All family child care providers shall complete this ODJFS created pre-licensing training. The orientation training shall have been taken within the two years prior to application for a license.

Staff Orientation

"Family Child Care Home Orientation Training." All child care staff members and substitute child care staff members shall complete this ODJFS created orientation within thirty days of starting employment. The child care staff member shall be given six hours of credit for completion of the orientation. Documentation from the OPR should be printed for files and retained on-site at the program.

ODJFS Prescribed Child Abuse Overview

"ODJFS Child Abuse One-Hour Overview." All administrators, child care staff members and substitute 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.

Transportation

"ODJFS Child Care Transportation Training." All administrators, child care staff members and substitute child care staff members responsible for transporting children shall complete the transportation training prior to transporting children. 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.