FCCMTL 5 (Chapter 5101:2-13 [Type A Home Licensing Rules] Five Year Review)
Family Child Care Manual Transmittal Letter No. 5
November 23, 2015
TO: All Family Child Care Manual Holders
FROM: Cynthia C. Dungey, Director
SUBJECT: Chapter 5101:2-13 (Type A Home Licensing Rules) Five Year Review

Background:

The Office of Family Assistance has amended the following Type A Home rules contained in Chapter 5101:2-13 of the Ohio Administrative Code due to the five year review.

New policy:

The following rules will become effective November 22, 2015:

5101:2-13-12 "Meal preparation and service and water sanitation for licensed type A homes" has been amended to provide clarity and to remove duplicative and unnecessary language.

5101:2-13-13 "Indoor floor space requirements in licensed type A homes" has been rescinded and replaced with a new rule with the same number and title.

5101:2-13-15 "Safe and sanitary equipment and environment in licensed type A homes" has been amended for minor grammatical changes. The appendix to this rule has been amended to remove all references to the daily bleach and water solution, including those previously listed in the "cleaning and sanitizing detail" column. Type A Homes shall adhere to the manufacturer's instructions exactly when using any product to sanitize.

5101:2-13-15.2 "Diapering and toilet training in licensed type A homes" has been amended for minor punctuation and grammatical changes.

5101:2-13-15.3 "Smoke free environment for licensed type A homes" has been amended for minor grammatical changes.

5101:2-13-15.4 "Toothbrushing in licensed type A homes" has been amended to provide clarity and structure.

5101:2-13-16 "Requirements for programming and equipment in licensed type A homes" has been amended to provide clarity and to make minor punctuation changes.

5101:2-13-17 "Swimming and water safety requirements in licensed type A homes" has been amended to make a minor grammatical change.

5101:2-13-29 "Unlawful discriminatory practices in licensed type A homes" has been rescinded and the requirements from this rule have been added to rule 5101:2-13-30 of the Administrative Code.

5101:2-13-31 "Administration of medication requirements for licensed type A homes" has been amended to provide clarity and to make minor punctuation changes.

5101:2-13-39 "Requirements for meals and snacks in type A homes" has been amended to provide clarity.

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