Background:

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) amended the following draft rule contained in 5101:2-13 of the Ohio Administrative Code due to the five year review.

This rule will be effective June 28, 2020.

5101:2-13-12 “Safe Equipment and Environment for a Licensed Family Child Care Provider” has been amended with the following changes: 

• Clarified language in paragraph (A) to state equipment, materials and furniture shall be free of peeling or chipping paint
• Removed language in paragraph (A) to clarify that all children’s equipment is to be used according to manufacturer’s guidelines
• Clarified the language in paragraph (A) to state that trampolines, ball pits, and inflatable play equipment intended for climbing and bouncing, including but not limited to slides and bounce houses are not permitted for use at the family child care home
• Clarified language in paragraph (B) that Type B family child care homes shall meet carbon monoxide detector requirements
• Corrected the reference to the Ohio Revised Code and the spelling of “ordinance” in paragraph (B)
• Added that if a lead hazard is identified ODJFS will make a referral to an appropriate agency
• Corrected the spelling of “rooms” in paragraph (B)

Please contact the Child Care Policy Helpdesk at 1-877-302-2347, option 4, if you have any questions.