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September 26, 2007. Ohio Legislators Propose Regulation to Increase Safety of Children. New bills will extend licensing to home-based child care businesses. COLUMBUS, OH—Legislation to ensure greater safety for children cared for outside of their homes was introduced Sept. 25 at a press conference at the State House in Columbus by State Senator Steve Stivers (R-Columbus) and State Representative Jon Peterson (R-Delaware). They are sponsoring legislation that will require licensing of anyone using his or her home to care for three or more unrelated children for pay. Ohio is one of only five states that does not require this level of licensing. Ohio law currently requires only those who care for seven or more children to be licensed.
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Finding High-Quality Child Care in FIVE Simple Steps
May 8, 2006
1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 510, Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 876-5865; (916) 876-5877 - FAX www.sackids.saccounty.net
When your child is away from home, you need to know she is in a safe, loving, nurturing
and stimulating environment. Studies show high-quality child care supports a young
child’s learning and helps her develop socially, emotionally, and physically. But how do
you know if your child is receiving the right care?
Leaving a child under the care of someone else can be a struggle, except when you are
confident you have a high-quality child care provider. That’s why First 5 Sacramento
recommends parents Find, Investigate, Visit and Evaluate (FIVE) when choosing a
child care provider:
Find high-quality care that is best for your child based on your family’s specific
needs. There are many different types of care to consider, including:
Family Child Care Homes — This type of care takes place in the child care
provider’s home.
Child Care Centers — Most of the time, child care centers are bigger than family
child care homes and can be run by an individual, business, school, church or
public agency.
In-Home Care — In-home care is when someone comes to your home to care for
your child. It can be a friend, relative, nanny or baby-sitter.
Home Care Providers — Home care providers take care of their own children
and children from other families. Children go to the provider’s home for care.
I nvestigate potential providers. Once you decide on the type of child care and are
ready to choose a provider, be sure to ask them plenty of questions about their
qualifications and style of care, including:
• What’s their previous experience in child care?
• Is the center/home licensed?
• What types of activities are scheduled?
• What is the provider’s approach to discipline?
Asking these questions and more will give you an idea whether a provider is the right fit for you.
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Lt. Governor Announces First Five-Star Rating in Child Care
DES MOINES – Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson presented the first five-star rating – the highest possible – for childcare business in Iowa today. The rating certificate was presented to Tammy Bormann, who operates a registered childcare business in her Urbandale home.
“Our new quality rating system for childcare is an important tool for parents, especially in our state, where we have one of the highest percentages of families where both parents work,” Pederson said. “It’s pleasing today to award the highest ranking possible to Mrs. Bormann.”
The rating system, launched last spring, is entirely voluntary and is available to both childcare centers that are licensed by the Department of Human Services and to home-based businesses that are registered by the DHS. The ratings are on a rising scale from one to five stars depending on quality in areas such as health and safety, environment, and professional development.
“The standards are not easy to reach, and most of the rankings have been very respectable twos and threes, “ Pederson said. “We are pleased that Tammy Bormann has achieved this ranking so early on in this program. It is a real testament to the work that she has done.”
Providers can earn higher rankings by advancing in numerous areas, such as working with consultants on injury prevention, completing requirements for membership in the National Association for Family Childcare, conducting conferences with parents, or obtaining college degrees. So far, ratings have been awarded to 87 home-based businesses and 17 licensed centers.
There are about 1,500 licensed childcare centers in Iowa and 6,000 registered child development homes.
Registration is required for in-home businesses that care for six or more children. Child development homes that care for five or fewer children may participate in the rating system if they comply with registration requirements, such as participation in no-cost training on first aid and record keeping.
October 3, 2006. For more information, visit the QRS website.
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