The bill amends several sections of the Revised Code related to the operation and inspection of child care providers, including child care centers, type A family child care homes, and type B family child care homes. It introduces new provisions for the inspection procedures of these facilities, specifically stating that the director of job and family services will assist the director of children and youth in establishing uniform inspection procedures. The bill also mandates that these procedures apply consistently across different child care settings within counties, and it requires joint training for individuals conducting inspections.

Additionally, the bill repeals existing sections 5104.015, 5104.017, 5104.018, and 5104.019, replacing them with updated regulations that include detailed standards for the operation of child care facilities. Notably, it specifies that inspection procedures will be subject to the newly enacted section 5104.044, which outlines the collaborative efforts between the directors of job and family services and children and youth to ensure effective oversight of child care services.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 5104.015, 5104.017, 5104.018, 5104.019