How to apply to be a provider

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

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): Complete a professional registry for the family child care applicant here Complete an application online here

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: Family Child Care Manual Procedure Letters Family Child Care Manual Transmittal Letters

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.