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Types of Child Care

Child Care Centers

Your child receives care in a setting designed for groups of children.  Child care centers are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services or the Ohio Department of Education.

Family Child Care Homes

Your child is cared for in another person's home.  Other children may be cared for at the same time.  Family child care homes may provide child care for no more than six children at any one time.  No more than three children may be under two years of age and children under six years of age, related or not related to the family child care provider, must be included in the total of six.

  • Type B Homes:  Anyone can operate a Type B Home without a license/certificate.  However, care for more than six 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.

  • Certified Professional Type B Homes:  Your child is cared for in the home of a family child care provider who has met state minimum health and safety requirements and is certified by the county department of job and family services.

  • Parent/Provider Inspected Homes (PPI):  Your child is cared for in the home of a relative or close friend of your choosing.  Your children would be the only children cared for in this home.  You and the provider shall complete a written agreement verifying that the home meets minimum health and safety requirements.

  • Type A Homes:  Your child is cared for in the home of a family child care provider who is licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.  The family child care provider may care for seven to twelve children (or four to twelve children if four children are under two years of age).  The family child care provider's own children under six years of age must be included in the total count.