I have a type B unlicensed home daycare and I want to make sure that I'm staying legal and following my state specific rules. I called Ohio JFS Child Care Help Desk for information and got off the phone more confused than when I started.
The lady I spoke with said being a type b unlicensed home daycare:
1. is private pay (no public pay unless certified)
2. that there are no rules or regulations to follow (only for licensed care) except following the provider/child ratio
3. provider/child ratio is 1:6 no more than 3 children under two. Provider's own children under 6 are included in total count.
She also tells me, along with my 5 y/o (who I already knew was included), that my 9 y/o is also included in my count. :confused: Based on http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/5101%3a2-14-16 which states:
However, the JFS website is conflicting because it states on two different pages:
So what I'd like to know is which ratio is correct? Is my 9 y/o really included in my total count or am I misunderstanding that article? Is the rest of the information I was provided with (points 1 and 2) correct? Is there anything else specific for Ohio that I need to know or follow to remain legal?
The lady I spoke with said being a type b unlicensed home daycare:
1. is private pay (no public pay unless certified)
2. that there are no rules or regulations to follow (only for licensed care) except following the provider/child ratio
3. provider/child ratio is 1:6 no more than 3 children under two. Provider's own children under 6 are included in total count.
She also tells me, along with my 5 y/o (who I already knew was included), that my 9 y/o is also included in my count. :confused: Based on http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/5101%3a2-14-16 which states:
(A) The type B home provider may provide child care for no more than six children at any one time, and no more than three of those children may be under two years of age. When determining the total number of children who are in care, children of a caretaker who is present in the home shall not be included. The following children shall be included in the count:
(1) All children under six years of age.
(2) Children six years of age through seventeen years of age who are related to the provider and for whom care is privately or publicly funded.
(3) Children six years of age through fourteen years of age who are not related to the provider.
(4) Children fifteen years of age through seventeen years of age who are not related to the provider and for whom care is privately or publicly funded.
(1) All children under six years of age.
(2) Children six years of age through seventeen years of age who are related to the provider and for whom care is privately or publicly funded.
(3) Children six years of age through fourteen years of age who are not related to the provider.
(4) Children fifteen years of age through seventeen years of age who are not related to the provider and for whom care is privately or publicly funded.
However, the JFS website is conflicting because it states on two different pages:
Tpye B Homes - 1 to 6 children cared for in the provider's personal residence. No more than three children may be under two years of age. The provider's own children under six years of age must be included in the total count. Anyone can operate a Type B Home without a license. However, care for more than 6 children requires a license. Type B homes must be certified by the county department of Job and Family Services if the child care is paid for with public funds. Source: Here & Here
So what I'd like to know is which ratio is correct? Is my 9 y/o really included in my total count or am I misunderstanding that article? Is the rest of the information I was provided with (points 1 and 2) correct? Is there anything else specific for Ohio that I need to know or follow to remain legal?
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