5101:2-12-28 In-service training for licensed child care centers.  

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    PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

    OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES

     

    DATE:                       October 5, 2016

    TIME:                        10:00 A.M.

    LOCATION:                   Lobby Hearing Room, Rhodes State Office Tower 30 East Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215

     

    Pursuant to sections 5104.03, 5104.09, 5104.015, 5104.051, 5104.05 and Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, the director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services gives notice of the department's intent to consider the adoption or rescission of the rules as identified below and of a public hearing thereon.

     

    Proposed adopted rules:

    5101:2-12-01 "Definitions for licensed child care centers" is a new rule that defines the terms used throughout the new chapter of center licensing rules.

     

    5101:2-12-02 "Application and amendments for a child care center license" is a new rule that describes the process and requirements for applying for a child care center license and the process to amend a currently existing child care center license.

     

    5101:2-12-03 "Compliance inspection and complaint investigation of a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines guidelines and timeframes for inspections and investigations of licensed child care centers.

     

    5101:2-12-04 "Building department, fire inspection and food service licensure for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines the separate requirements of building inspections, fire inspections and food service licensure for licensed child care centers.

     

    5101:2-12-05 "Denial, revocation and suspension of a child care center application or license" is a new rule that outlines the parameters for denying an application and suspending or revoking a child care center license.

     

    5101:2-12-06 "Procedures for a licensed child care center operating under a provisional license" is a new rule that outlines the operating requirements during the provisional licensing period.

     

    5101:2-12-07 "Administrator responsibilities, requirements and qualifications for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines the education and responsibilities to become an administrator in a licensed child care center.

     

    5101:2-12-08 "Employee and child care staff member requirements in a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines the qualifications for employees and child care staff members in a licensed child care center.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    5101:2-12-09 "Criminal records check requirements for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Nonconviction statement requirements.

    5101:2-12-10 "Training and professional development requirements for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines the initial and on-going training and professional development requirements for child care center staff.

    5101:2-12-11 "Indoor and outdoor space requirements for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines indoor and outdoor space requirements in a licensed child care center.

    5101:2-12-12 "Safe equipment and environment for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines the requirements for safe equipment and environments in a licensed child care center.

    5101:2-12-13 "Sanitary equipment and environment for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines the requirements for sanitary equipment and environments for a licensed child care center.

    5101:2-12-14 "Transportation and field trip safety for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines transportation requirements for a licensed child care center.

    5101:2-12-15 "Child record requirements for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines child record requirements for a licensed child care center.

    5101:2-12-16 "Emergency and health-related plans for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines medical, dental, first aid and communicable disease procedures, incidents and injuries and disaster planning for a licensed child care center.

    5101:2-12-17 "Programming and materials for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines daily activities in a licensed child care center.

    5101:2-12-18 "Group size and ratios for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines the requirements for staff to child ratios and grouping in a licensed child care center.

    5101:2-12-19 "Supervision of children and child guidance for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines the requirements for supervision and acceptable and unacceptable discipline for a licensed child care center.

    5101:2-12-20 "Sleeping and napping requirements for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines requirements for the use of cribs, mats, cots and other sleep surfaces for a licensed child care center.

    5101:2-12-21 "Evening and overnight care for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines the evening and overnight care guidelines for a licensed child care center.

    5101:2-12-22 "Meal preparation/nutritional requirements for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines meal and snack procedures for a licensed child care center.

    5101:2-12-23 "Infant care and diaper care for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines requirements when caring for infants in a licensed child care center.

    5101:2-12-24 "Swimming and water safety requirements for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines swimming and water activity requirements for a licensed child care center.

    5101:2-12-25 "Medication administration, food supplements and medical foods for a licensed child care center" is a new rule that outlines the requirements for administering medication and modified food diets for a licensed child care center.

    Proposed rescinded rules:

    5101:2-12-01 "Definitions for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-02 "Types of licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-03 "License capacity for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-04 "Initial application and issuance of a provisional license for child care centers."

    5101:2-12-04.1 "Procedures for child care centers operating under a provisional license."

    5101:2-12-05 "License amendments for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-07  "Inspection  of  licensed  child  care  centers  in  a  regular  license  and  the investigation of unlicensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-08 "Complaint investigations for licensed and unlicensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-09 "Denial or revocation of a child care center application or license."

    5101:2-12-09.1 "Suspension of a child care center license."

    5101:2-12-10 "Building approval for licensed child care center."

    5101:2-12-11 "Fire department approval for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-12 "Food service licensure for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-13 "Indoor floor space requirements for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-14 "Outdoor play requirements for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-15 "Safe and sanitary equipment and environment in licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-15.1 "Handwashing and standard precautions for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-15.2 "Diapering and toilet training in licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-15.3 "Smoke free environment for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-15.4 "Toothbrushing in licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-16 "Requirements for Programming and Equipment in Licensed Child Care Centers."

    5101:2-12-17 "Swimming and water safety requirements for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-18 "Transportation and field trip safety procedural requirements for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-18.1 "Transportation/vehicle requirements for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-18.2 "Transportation/driver requirements for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-19 "Requirements for children who rest, nap or sleep and use of cots in licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-20 "Supervision, staff/child ratios and grouping for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-21 "Care and nurturing of children for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-22 "Child guidance and management for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-23 "Evening and overnight care for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-24 "Administrator responsibilities and qualifications for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-25  "Employee  and  child  care  staff  member  requirements  for  licensed  child  care centers."

    5101:2-12-26 "Statement of nonconviction and criminal records checks for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-27 "Training in first aid, CPR, management of communicable disease and child abuse prevention for staff in licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-28 "In-service training for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-30 "Written information, policies and procedures to be provided to parents/guardians of children in licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-31 "Administration of medication in licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-33 "Management of illness of licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-34 "Medical, dental, and general emergency plan for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-35 "Incident/injury report for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-36 "First aid supplies/procedures for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-37 "Children's medical and enrollment records for licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-38 "Care of children with health conditions in licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-39 "Requirements for meals and snacks in licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-40 "Daily program for infants in licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-41 "Infant feeding requirements in licensed child care centers."

    5101:2-12-42 "Cribs in licensed child care centers."

    A copy of the proposed rules is available, without charge, to any person affected by the rules at the address listed below. The rules are also available on the internet at  http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/. A public hearing on the proposed rules will be held at the date, time, and location listed at the top of this notice. Either written or oral testimony will be taken at the public hearing. Additionally, written comments submitted or postmarked no later than the date of the public hearing will be treated as testimony.

    Requests for a copy of the proposed rules or comments on the rules should be submitted by mail to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Office of Legal and Acquisition Services, 30 East Broad Street, 31st Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3414, by fax at (614) 752-8298, or by e-mail at rules@jfs.ohio.gov.