Child Care

Child Care Assistance is provided to eligible parents to keep Ohio families engaged in work and training efforts, while on the road to self sufficiency. Below, are frequently asked questions and answers pertaining to Child Care Assistance and Child Care Providers.

Q: HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF I QUALIFY FOR CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE?

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Q: I FALL AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES TO RECEIVE CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE, HOW DO I APPLY?

A:  No appointment is necessary to apply.  Follow these instructions:
1.  You must first determine “whom” you want to provide child care services for your child(ren).  There are several options to choose from Click Here to view the State-Funded Child Care Options.  You may choose to have your child(ren) enrolled into a Day Care Center, an In-Home Child Care Provider or a Limited Child Care Provider (such as a relative or friend). 
Click Here to view a list of approved Day Care Centers. 
Click Here to view a current list of certified In-Home Child Care Providers.
2.  Once this is determined, you must complete the Application for Child Care Benefits.   Please also read, complete and adhere to theChild Care Assistance Information which will provide the details of the application process and help answer any questions you may have. 
3. Next, print the Child Care Employement Verification and complete the top section only.  Take this form to your employer and ask them to complete the bottom portion.  They may return it to you or they may fax or mail it back to our office.
4.  Print, read and sign Your Rights and Responsibilites This will need returned with your application.
5.  A separate Application for Early Learning Initiative (ELI) is also available for eligible families that have a pre-kindergarten child who is at least 3 years old, have one or both parents working at least 1 hour per week and meet income requirements. Click Here to view a Synopsis of the Early Learning Initiative Program. 
6. Once you have completed all the necessary paperwork, you may drop it off or mail it to the Coshocton County DJFS.  All applications must be reviewed and processed within 30 days of being received.  Our Contact Page will provide you with our mailing address and phone.

Q: I AM INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN IN-HOME CHILD CARE PROVIDER – HOW CAN I APPLY?

A:  You may either make application to become a Type “B”  Professional or Limited provider. You must become licensed/approved through the Department of Job and Family Services.
A Type-B Professional allows you to care for multiple children/families in your home (UP TO 6 CHILDREN)
A Type-B Limited allows you to care for only 1 family (ex:  You want to provide care for your grandchild(ren), nephew/niece or friend’s child(ren). 
To view Regulations for Type B Home Providers Click Here  
Click Here   to print information & instructions as well as the Application for Type-B Professional.
Click Here   to print information & instructions as well as the Application for Type-B Limited.

Q: WHAT IS THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE A TYPE “B” PROVIDER CAN EXPECT TO RECEIVE FOR PROVIDING CHILD CARE SERVICES?

A:
Type B Professional

Type B Limited (Agency Inspected)

Type B Limited (Parent/Provider Inspected)

(A full week is 25-50 hours,  part time week is 7-24.9 hours.  Hourly rates apply for .1 hour to 6.9 and hours over 50 hours).

Q: WHAT TYPE OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED TO BECOME A DAY CARE PROVIDER?

A:  Once you become an approved Provider, you have 1 year to become certified in CPR and have First Aid Training.  A complete list of all other requirements are available for Type-B Professional and Type-B Limited Providers through the links provided in Question #3 above.

Q: I OWN/OPERATE A DAY CARE CENTER AND AM INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED PROVIDER – HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?

A:  This type of provider is considered a Type-C Provider.  You must contact the agency’s Child Care Coordinator, Janet Hodges at (740) 622-1020 x57551 for more information.

Q: I SUSPECT THAT SOMEONE IS COMMITTING CHILD CARE FRAUD – HOW CAN I REPORT THIS INFORMATION?

A:
To report Child Care Fraud,
Call Coshocton County DJFS – Child Care Coordinator;
Janet Hodges at (740) 295-7551
Or send an E-Mail:  hodgej02@odjfs.state.oh.us

Q: I AM AN APPROVED CHILD CARE PROVIDER AND NEED ACCESS TO STATE MANDATED FROMS.

A: 
Child Care Provider -  Attendance Sheet –Click Here
Child Care Provider - Rate Statement –Click Here
Child Care Provider – 2007 Pay Dates –Click Here
Child Care Provider - Reimbursement Reporting Calendar – State Fiscal Year 2007 
(Runs from July 2007 to June 2008) -Click Here
Child Care Provider – Permission to Administer Medication –Click Here
Child Care Provider – Incident/Injury Report –Click Here
Child Care Provider – Emergency Transportation Authorization/Med.&Dental Plan –Click Here
Child Care Provider – Child’s Health Record –Click Here

Q: I HAVE MADE APPLICATION FOR CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE BUT HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED APPROVAL. WILL I GET REIMBURSED FOR ANY CHILD CARE EXPENSES IF I AM APPROVED?

A:  No.  A child care provider cannot be paid for services until their application is approved nor will the agency reimburse the applicant for day care expenses already paid.