CHILD CARE PROVIDER INFORMATION
The Shelby County Department of Job and Family Services offers comprehensive support for individuals seeking to become licensed child care providers, guiding them through the licensing process with detailed information and resources. Our licensing specialist provides valuable assistance in meeting state regulations. This includes training requirements, health and safety standards, and facility inspections. The goal is to ensure that new providers are well-prepared to offer high-quality care that meets the needs of children and families in the community.
TYPES OF CHILD CARE PROVIDERS
The Shelby County Department of Job and Family Services recommends to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services the licensure of Type A and Type B Child Care Homes and Providers.
Type A Home providers can care for 7-12 children at one time; however, each staff member can care for no more than six children at one time (and no more than three children under age two).
Type B Home providers can care for no more than 6 children at one time (and no more than 3 children under age 2). Children under 6 years of age related to the provider (including the provider’s own children) and residents of the home must be included in total group size.
LICENSURE
If one plans to provide publicly-funded child care and become a Licensed Child Care Provider, he/she must be recommended for licensure through the County Department of Job and Family Services. There are state-established guidelines and regulations that include, but are not limited to the following:
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Home must be inspected
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Must be 18 years old and have a HS Diploma or GED
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Must be a Shelby County resident
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Medical Statement required
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Additional Trainings required
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Background checks required for all adults in the home
General information for becoming a Child Care Provider:
Information for Providers | Job and Family Services (ohio.gov)
State guidelines for Licensed Family Child Care Providers:
Licensing and Certification | Department of Children and Youth (ohio.gov)
For more information contact:
Shelby County Department of Job & Family Services
227 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney, OH 45365, Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm
937-498-4981 - Option 5, then Option 5, then Option 2
APPLICATIONS
In order to become a Licensed Child Care Provider,
apply online at https://oclqs.my.site.com
The application must be completed online.
There is also a $25 non-refundable fee.
ODJFS CHILD CARE
TIME, ATTENDANCE,
& PAYMENT (TAP) SYSTEM
Licensed Child Care Providers are required to use the TAP system to record attendance of children who receive publicly funded child care.
The caretaker or a person eligible to pick up or drop off children at a provider will use a tablet or their smart phone to record the children’s attendance.
For more information regarding the TAP system, go to:
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CHILD CARE PROVIDER RESOURCES
If you are a Licensed Family Child Care Provider and need assistance from Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, call:
1-877-302-2347
To become a Licensed Family Childcare Provider, or to continue providing publicly funded childcare, applicants are required to complete training hours annually. Training opportunities are available online and/or in person.
Licensed providers are required to create an Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) account to manage their employment, professional development training, education, and credentials.
OPR accounts are created in Ohio's workforce registry and learning management system called the Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA) system.
To create your online OPR account, please visit: https://occrra.org
To access Family Child Care Provider forms, Providers are required to go to: www.odjfs.state.oh.us
For more information about child care in Ohio, go to: Child Care | Job and Family Services (ohio.gov)