Job & Family Services - Child Day Care
Child Care In Ohio

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is responsible for the regulation of out of home child care environments and the administration of the publicly-funded child care program. Child Care assistance is provided to eligible parents to keep Ohio's families engaged in work and training efforts, while on the road to self-sufficiency. Child care is the stabilizing force that contributes to skilled, healthy Ohioans, successful businesses and strong communities.

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Bureau of Child Care and Development (BCCD) - BCCD contacts, Child Care Advisory Council, Partnerships, Research

Family Resources -  Finding child care, reviewing licensed child care inspection reports, eligibility for publicly funded child care

Child Care Provider Resources -  Learn about licensing, regulations, training and more . . .

Child Care Rules and Forms - Rules for Centers, Type A homes, certified Type B homes, Clearance and MTL's (Manual Transmittal Letters) and rule related resources for providers...

Child Day Camps - Information about Registered and Approved Child Day Camps....

Ohio's Early Learning Initiative (ELI) a collaboration between the Ohio   Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and the Ohio Department of Education (ODE)

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Regulation for the 21st Century and Serious Risk Non-compliances - Overview and Goals, Final Recommendations, Program Resources
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Step Up To Quality - Ohio's Voluntary Quality Rating System

Links -  Links to additional child care resources, websites and other information pertaining to children and families