Appendix
A - Serious Risk Non-Compliances and
Point Values for Child Care Centers
(A) How manyWhat inspections
are required for child care centers?
(1) At least one
inspection prior to the initial issuance of a provisional license.
(2) At least two
inspections during the provisional period.
(3) At least one
inspection each state fiscal year after the issuance of the continuous license.
(4) Any complaint investigations involving
the center.
(B) Will
inspections be announced or unannounced?
At least one inspection shall be unannounced and all inspections
may be unannounced.
(C) What is required
of a licensed center for an inspection and/or complaint
investigation?
The licensed child care center shall allow the Ohio department
of job and family services (ODJFS) to:
(1) Complete an
inspection of all areas where child care is provided, children have access to
and all areas used to verify compliance with Chapter 5101:2-12 of the
Administrative Code and Chapter 5104. of the Revised Code.
(2) Review required
records and documentation.
(3) Interview or
take statements from any of the following as part of any
inspection or complaint investigation:
(a) Building
inspectors, fire department inspectors, sanitarians, public health or other
state or local officials.
(b) Neighbors.
(c) Parents and
relatives of children in care.
(d) Staff of the
public children services agency (PCSA).
(e) Anyone
mentioned by the complainant.
(f) Law
enforcement personnel.
(g) Current and
past center employees.
(h) Other
witnesses.
(4) Document
findings in writing or in photographs or by any other means.
(D) What are
additional requirements for a licensed center as a result of an inspection and/or complaint investigation?
The center shall:
(1) Provide written
materials to ODJFS addressing noncompliances detailed in the inspection report
within the time frame requested in the inspection report.
(2) Permit ODJFS to investigate all
complaints involving the center.
(3)(2) Not misrepresent, falsify or withhold
information from ODJFS.
(E) Will a licensed
center have additional inspections based on noncompliances found?
Noncompliances, as detailed in appendix A to this rule, may lead
to additional inspections or compliance materials required by ODJFS.
(F) What if the
center does not agree with the licensing findings?
The center shall:
(1) Complete and
submit a JFS 01155 "Request for Review for Licensing and Step Up To
Quality" (12/2016) with any applicable documentation.
(2) The request and
documentation shall be submitted within seven business days from the receipt of
the inspection report.
(G) Are licensing
inspection records available to the public?
(1) Inspections may be viewed at
http://childcaresearch.ohio.gov/.
(2) An individual may submit a written
request to ODJFS for a copy of the center's licensing record.
A copy of the center's licensing record
shall be provided to any person who submits a written records request to the
ODJFS in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Effective: 10/29/2017
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 12/31/2021
Certification: CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY
Date: 10/12/2017
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 5104.015
Rule Amplifies: 5104.04, 5104.015
Prior Effective Dates: 3/1/81, 9/1/86, 1/2/92 (Emer.), 4/1/92,
4/1/03, 9/1/05, 9/1/07, 5/1/08, 9/29/11, 12/31/16