ODJFS Releases New Information for Child Care Providers

As we learned on Sunday, beginning on Thursday, March 26, 2020, all child care programs operating in Ohio must do so under a temporary pandemic child care license. 

Today, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services issued additional guidance on rules, regulations, and procedures for programs that choose to apply for a temporary pandemic child care license and those who will be closing effective 11:59 PM on Wednesday, March 25th.  

Additional resources include:

• ODJFS Provider Communication on Pandemic Child Care-Summary of Information to Date

• Temporary Licensing, Certification and Payment Procedures to Address the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

• ODJFS Pandemic Child Care Essential Worker List

• Background Check Requirements for Pandemic Child Care Centers​

This temporary pandemic license will be required to operate child care in Ohio until April 30th.

Additional Resources

For the most up-to-date information on Ohio's response to the coronavirus and how you can best support children, parents, and providers, be sure to check out the resources below.

Resources for Providers

• ODJFS Pandemic Child Care Page for providers includes all updated rules, regulations, forms, and Q&As that have been published by the department for providers.

• Groundwork Ohio's COVID-19 Provider Resource page includes links to grant and resource opportunities, small business supports (unemployment, SBA loans, etc.), additional information on COVID-19, and FAQs. 

Resources for Parents

• ODJFS Pandemic Child Care Page for parents includes the current list of temporary pandemic child care licensed providers and relevant forms. 

• Groundwork Ohio's COVID-19 Parent Resource page includes information on how to access some utility and food supports, activities for young children, and more information on the coronavirus.