5101:2-14-24 Evening and overnight care requirements for a licensed type B home provider.

 

 

 

5101:2-14-24               Caretaker/provider            responsibilities         for                                         professional certification as a type B home provider or in-home aide.

 

 

 

(A)    The provider shall conduct an interview with the caretaker and the child at the provider's home or the home of a child receiving in-home aide services prior to the child's receipt of child care services. The provider shall provide the caretaker with the opportunity to view all areas of the home where child care will be provided. The provider or in-home aide shall provide the caretaker with the opportunity to exchange information and to arrive at agreed-upon decisions regarding the care of the child.

 

(B)   During the interview, the caretaker and provider shall jointly discuss and complete a written agreement using the JFS 01634 "Caretaker/Provider Agreement" (rev. 8/20087/2009)and review the .JFS 01332 "Certified Child Care Handbook for Caretakers" (rev. 7/2009).

 

(1)  The written agreement shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

 

(a) Meals and snacks to be served and the approximate time of meals and snacks.

 

(b) Provider's policies for emergencies, accidents, illnesses, administration of medications, modified diets, and food supplements.

 

(c) Methods used for child guidance and management.

 

(d)Permission or refusal to transport a child.

 

(e) Permission  or  refusal  for  the  child  to  participate  in  water  play  or swimming activities.

 

(f)Permission for release of the child and to whom the child can be released.

 

(g) Caretaker visitation which shall include the following statements:

 

(i) The caretaker has unlimited access to all areas where child care is provided during the hours of operation.

 

(ii) The caretaker will notify the type B provider that he or she is on the premises before entering the type B provider's home.

 

(h)(a) Provision of infant care supplies.

 

(i)(b) Established monthly fee payment arrangements based upon the "Child Care Provider Reimbursement Reporting Calendar" which is appendix B to rule 5101:2-16-39 of the Administrative Code.

 

 

(j)(c) Alternate care arrangements during provider's absence.

(k) Termination notice for the caretaker and provider.

(l) Napping and sleeping arrangements.

(m) A  plan  for  the  care  of  a  child  with  special  needs  or  medical/health conditions, when applicable.

(n)(d) Any pets/animals on the property.

(o)(e)  Number  and  ages  of  children  to  receive  receiving  in-home  aide services.

(p)(f) Whether or not the in-home aide's children (maximum of two) will accompany him or her to the home of the child receiving in-home aide services.

(q) Who will provide the food served to the in-home aide or the in-home aide's children that may accompany the in-home aide to the home of the child receiving in-home aide services.

(r)(g) Days and hours that child care is to be provided.

(2) The provider shall give a copy of the JFS 01332 to the caretaker of each child. After the JFS 01332 is reviewed and all questions answered, the caretaker shall sign a statement indicating the handbook and policies have been reviewed and agrees to follow the policies.

(2) The provider shall give a copy of the completed agreement to theJ caretaker immediately and to the county department of job and family services (CDJFS) within five days of completion. The CDJFS shall maintain a copy in the provider's file.

(3) The provider shall give a copy of the signed handbook statement to the CDJFS within five days of completion.

(4) The CDJFS shall maintain a copy in the provider's file.

(3)(5) The agreement JFS 01634 and JFS 01332 shall be amended by the provider if changes are needed by either of the participating parties as needed due to changes in policies, rates, days/hours of service or other information included in the JFS 01634 or JFS 01332.

(4)(6) The provider shall give a copy of the amended agreement JFS 01634 or JFS 01332 to the caretaker immediately and to the CDJFS within five days of amendment for approval. The CDJFS shall maintain a copy in the provider's file

(7) The CDJFS shall maintain a copy of each in the provider's file.

(C)     The provider shall not impose on the caretaker any charge which exceeds that established by the CDJFS for basic publicly funded child care services.

(1)    The provider may, with approval from the CDJFS, establish fees to recover from the caretaker costs incurred due to the following:

(a)    Late arrival of the caretaker for pick-up of the child which causes the provider to deliver additional hours of service beyond what has been authorized by the CDJFS.

(b)   Additional cost to the provider for special events and field trips such as, but not limited to, admission fees for movies, plays, and museums.

(c)   Absentee days which exceed those reimbursed by the CDJFS.

(2)   ExtraAny extra fees charged to the caretaker must shall be reflected in the JFS 01634 01332 and a copy forwarded to the CDJFS for approvalapproved by the CDJFS prior to any caretaker being charged.

(D)  The provider shall provide the caretaker with a written receipt for all payments made.

(E)   If the provider or caretaker determines that a conference is needed, the provider shall schedule a conference at a time mutually acceptable to discuss the child's progress and needs.

Effective:                                                     12/01/2009

R.C. 119.032 review dates:                         03/31/2013

CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

Certification

10/13/2009

Date

Promulgated Under:                           119.03

Statutory Authority:                           5104.011

Rule Amplifies:                                  5104.011

Prior Effective Dates:                         4/1/82, 5/20/83, 9/1/86, 2/15/88, 5/1/89, 10/15/96,

10/1/97 (Emer.), 12/30/97, 4/1/03, 8/14/08