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FCCMTL 1 (Suspension of Child Care License)
Family Child Care Manual Transmittal Letter No. 1
October 7, 2015
TO: All Family Child Care Manual Holders
FROM: Cynthia C. Dungey, Director
SUBJECT: Suspension of Child Care License

Background:

Amended Substitute House Bill 64 of the 131st General Assembly created section 5104.042 of the Ohio Revised Code, which gives the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) the authority to immediately suspend the license of a child care center or family child care provider.

New Policy:

The following rules will be effective October 25, 2015:

5101:2-13-09.1 "Suspension of a type A home license" has been adopted to set forth the circumstances under which the ODJFS may immediately suspend the license of a Type A home as well as the duration of the suspension. The rule also provides the process for the provider to appeal the decision to suspend.

5101:2-14-04.1 "Suspension of a type B home license" has been adopted to set forth the circumstances under which the ODJFS may immediately suspend the license of a Type B home as well as the duration of the suspension. The rule also provides the process for the provider to appeal the decision to suspend.