Ohio Department of Human Services (ODHS) In-service Training Regulations: For specific guidelines, see Sections 101:2-12-30, 5101:2-12-31 & 5101:2-12-32 of the ODHS Child Day Care Center Licensing Rules.

Each child care staff member must complete 15 hours annually of in-service training in child development or early childhood education until 45 hours have been completed or he/she can provide proof of an associate or higher degree in child development or early childhood education or a pre-k associate certificate or child development associate credential. An administrator who functions as a child care staff member must meet this requirement as well.

Each child care center must have on premises and readily available at all times at least one staff person with 6 hours of training in each: First Aid; Prevention, Recognition & Management of Communicable Diseases; and Child Abuse Prevention & Recognition. An administrator who functions as a child care staff member must meet this requirement as well. For every 75 children, there must be at least one staff member trained in First Aid and Communicable Diseases. A three hour review class for these health/safety training must be completed every three years.

For more information, call your district ODHS office:

Lorain County 216-787-3401
Erie, Huron, Sandusky, Seneca Counties 419-245-2830

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Child Care Training Regulations: