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There are three types of child care establishments in the state of Ohio:
Child Care Center
Type A Family Child Care in your home
Type B Family Child Care in your home
Child Care Center
Location
off-site facility
Group size
Not to exceed license capacity
Staff/child ratio and maximum group size limitations by age group must be maintained
Staff
director/administrator and any number of employees/child care staff members
Inspections
at least one prior to provisional licensure
at least two during the provisional period (12 months)
at least two each state fiscal year after continuous licensure
Family Child Care – Type A
Location
provider’s residence
Group Size
7-12 children
Staff
provider, employee(s), or child care staff member(s)
Inspections
at least one prior to provisional licensure
at least two during the provisional period (12 months)
at least two each state fiscal year after continuous licensure
Family Child Care – Type B
Location
provider’s residence
Group size
1-6 children, with no more than three children under age 2
Staff
provider, employee(s), or child care staff member(s)
Inspections
at least one prior to provisional licensure
at least two during the provisional period (12 months)
at least two each state fiscal year after continuous licensure
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If you are interested in opening a child care center, please click here and complete the pre-licensing orientation training for the type of Provider that you want to be.
Steps to become a licensed family child care provider (Type A or Type B):
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Wayne County Job and Family Services wants to ensure all child care providers are compliant. Click here to review the rules, select “Family Child Care Rules” and then click on each section.
Additional Manuals to Review:
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The child care provider will be required to record information through the Ohio TAP (Time & Attendance Payment), which will allow the child care center to be paid accordingly.