Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A) How many inspections are required for
approved child day camps?
(1) At least one
inspection prior to the initial issuance of a child day camp
approval.
(2) The camp shall comply
with at least one inspection each summer the camp renews after the initial
issuance of approval.
(3) Any
complaint investigations involving the child day camp.
(B) Will inspections be announced or
unannounced?
All inspections may be unannounced.
(C) What is required of an approved child day
camp for an inspection and/or complaint investigation?
The approved child day camp shall allow the Ohio department of
job and family services (ODJFS) to:
(1) Complete an inspection of all areas where
children have access, and all areas used to verify compliance with Chapter
5101:2-18 of the Administrative Code and Chapter 5104. of the Revised
Code.
(2) Review required records
and documentation, including any documentation required for accreditation by
the American camp association (ACA) or any nationally recognized organization
that accredits child day camps by using standards that ODJFS has determined to
be substantially similar to those of the ACA.
(3) Document findings in writing or in
photographs or by any other means.
(4) Interview or take statements from any of
the following:
(a) Building inspectors, fire
department inspectors, sanitarians, public health or other state or local
officials.
(b) Neighbors.
(c) Parents and relatives of children
enrolled at the approved child day camp.
(d) Staff of the public children services
agency (PCSA).
(e) Anyone mentioned
by the complainant.
(f) Law
enforcement personnel.
(g) Current
and past child day camp employees.
(h) Other witnesses.
(D) What are additional
requirements for an approved child day camp as a result of an inspection and/or
complaint investigation?
The approved child day camp shall:
(1)
Complete and submit a corrective
action plan in the Ohio child care licensing and quality system (OCLQS)
addressing the non-compliances detailed in the
inspection report within the time frame requested in the inspection
report.
(2) Not misrepresent,
falsify or withhold information from ODJFS.
(E)
Will an approved
child day camp have additional inspections based on non-compliances
found?
All non-compliances may lead to
additional inspections by ODJFS or compliance materials submitted.
(F) What if the
approved child day camp does not agree with ODJFS findings?
The approved child day camp shall:
(1) Complete and submit a JFS 01283 "Request
for Review for an Approved Child Day Camp" with any applicable
documentation.
(2)
Submit the request and
documentation within seven business days from the receipt of the
inspection report.
(G) Are child day camp
inspection records available to the public?
(1) Inspections may be viewed at
http://childcaresearch.ohio.gov/.
(2) An individual may submit a written
request to ODJFS for a copy of the child day camp's record.
