5101:2-17-02 "Step Up To Quality" (SUTQ): eligibility for registration.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF OHIO

DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES

Pursuant to Sections 5104.011, 5104.07 and Chapter 119. of the Ohio Revised Code, the director of the Department of Job and Family Services gives notice of the department's intent to consider the rescission of child care rules as identified below and of a public hearing thereon.

The rescission of these Chapter 5101:2-17 rules are due to the completion of a five year rule review conducted by the Bureau of Child Care and Development.

The following Chapter 5101:2-17 rules are proposed for rescission as a result of ORC 119.032 five year rule review:

5101:2-17-01  Applicability and definitions for school child day care center licensure 5101:2-17-02  Exemptions from licensing requirements

5101:2-17-03  Parent cooperative school child day care center 5101:2-17-04  Drop-in school child day care center

5101:2-17-05  Reference checks

5101:2-17-051 Crimes involving child abuse or crimes of violence 5101:2-17-06  Application for initial licensure

5101:2-17-07  Application for renewal licensure 5101:2-17-071 Application fees for licensure 5101:2-17-08  Changes in licensure

5101:2-17-09  Examination for compliance

5101:2-17-10  Issuance of initial provisional license 5101:2-17-11  Issuance of renewal licensure 5101:2-17-12  License capacity

5101:2-17-13  Toll-free telephone number

5101:2-17-14 Actions of the director with respect to licensing, refusal to license, renewal of license, or revocation of license

5101:2-17-15  Inspection and investigation 5101:2-17-16  Complaint investigation

5101:2-17-17  Building approval

5101:2-17-18  Fire approval

5101:2-17-19  Food service licensure 5101:2-17-20  Administrator

5101:2-17-21  Administrator qualifications

5101:2-17-22  Child care staff members and other employees 5101:2-17-23  Qualifications of child care staff member 5101:2-17-24  Vocational child care training program 5101:2-17-25  Employee Medical Statement

5101:2-17-26  In service training

5101:2-17-261 Persons trained in first aid and in prevention, recognition, and management of communicable diseases

5101:2-17-262 Persons trained in child abuse recognition and prevention 5101:2-17-27 Maximum number of children per child care staff member 5101:2-17-28  Small group and maximum group size

5101:2-17-281 Two responsible adults on premises 5101:2-17-29  Outdoor play space

5101:2-17-291 Indoor floor space 5101:2-17-292 Exclusive use of space 5101:2-17-30  Program and equipment

5101:2-17-31  Safe and sanitary furniture, materials, and equipment 5101:2-17-311 First aid supplies

5101:2-17-32  Admission policies and procedures 5101:2-17-33  Safety of children

5101:2-17-34  Swimming and water safety 5101:2-17-35  Transportation and field trip safety

5101:2-17-36  Medical and dental emergency procedures

5101:2-17-361  Administration  of  medications,  food  supplements,  modified  diets,  or  fluoride supplements

5101:2-17-37  Management of communicable disease

5101:2-17-38  Care of children with handicapping conditions or health conditions 5101:2-17-39  Parent access

5101:2-17-40  Parent roster

5101:2-17-41  Parent participation 5101:2-17-42  Discipline of children 5101:2-17-43  Children's records

5101:2-17-44  Snacks

5101:2-17-442  Nutritional requirement of meals 5101:2-17-443 Menus

5101:2-17-45  Food provided by parent

5101:2-17-46  Nonambulatory children cared for on first story of building 5101:2-17-47  Handwashing facilities

5101:2-17-471 Diaper care standards

A copy of the proposed rules is available, without charge, to any person affected by them at the address listed below. The rescinded rules will also be available on the internet at http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/index.jsp. A public hearing on the proposed rules will be held on October 22, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. until all testimony is heard in the Multi-Purpose Room located off the lobby in the Rhodes Office Tower, 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio. Either written or verbal testimony on these rules will be taken at the public hearing. Additionally, written comments submitted or postmarked no later than October 22, 2002  will be treated as testimony.

Requests for a copy of the proposed rules or comments on it should be submitted by mail to "Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Office of Legal Services, 30 East Broad Street, 31st Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43266-0423," by fax at [phone], or by e-mail at "[e-mail]".