Visit jfs.ohio.gov/CDC to view a listing of licensed child care providers and see their inspection reports before choosing a a specific provider.

Provides a wide range of services for families, including referrals to child care and early education programs that meet their family needs for child care. Provides assistance to parents and families on a variety of parenting topics, including discipline, literacy and special needs. Provides childcare provider training, a lending library with books and supplies for childcare providers, fingerprinting services, and the Step Up To Quality program for type A childcare providers.

Program provides initial assessment and referrals for counseling. Includes individual, family, budget, and substance abuse counseling.

Visit jfs.ohio.gov/CDC to view a listing of licensed child care providers and see their inspection reports before choosing a specific provider.

Provides assistance to pay for part of the cost of childcare for qualifying families as they work toward self-sufficiency. Families receiving this benefit must take their children to childcare providers who are certified or are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The childcare benefit is paid directly to the childcare provider or center. *JFS can make referrals to certified childcare agencies if needed

COAD provides free child care referrals for individuals looking for child care services. COAD has trained counselors to complete and intake with families that will provide the best options for the needs of the families. COAD helps improve the quality of child care in the same 10 county. Staff assist individuals opening a child care program, looking for to star rated or increase a rating. COAD will help individuals walk through the licensing process of becoming a foster family in the same 10 county region. COAD offers parenting wisely parent education classes.

Provides a referral service to help families find the appropriate child care option including centers and in-home child care providers for infants, toddlers, pre-school, and school-age children. Also provides consumer education materials on what to look for when selecting and evaluating a child care program.

Tool to help individuals locate early childhood care and education providers as well as program licensing status and quality ratings.

Offers 2 programs to assist families of Active Military members: 1. Operation Military Child Care (OMCC) - The Operation Military Child Care program provides fee assistance for families of deployed or mobilized National Guard, Reserve and Active Duty service members during the duration of the deployment. Providers may be eligible for the Operation Military Child Care program if they have a valid state license and annual licensing inspection report. 2. Military Child Care In Your Neighborhood (MCCYN) - The Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood program provides fee assistance for families of Active Duty Service Members who are unable to access on-post child care. Providers may be eligible for the Military Child Care In Your Neighborhood program if they have a valid state license, annual licensing inspection report and must be nationally accredited. (Please scroll below to provider requirements and documentation for accreditations that are accepted.)

Provides consultation and referral to services, including child care, for families and caregivers for their children with social-emotional, developmental, or medical needs. Information available on developmental issues, parenting, health care, and other community resources that serve the needs of this population.

Provides callers information about child care and early learning options.

Provides modeling and coaching on behavioral interventions, including classroom, daycare, and home observations; services also include group consultations and classroom observations for Child Care facilities that involve teachers and parents, Dina School, INcredible Years Teacher Training, Challenging Behavior Training, Transition Training, Infant and Toddler Teacher Training.

Provides programming that enables youth ages 7 to 12, facing challenging life circumstances, to achieve their full potential. The five core program areas are character and leadership development; education and career development; health and life skills; the arts; and sports, fitness and recreation.

Offers resources to support and to answer questions and guide clients through services, benefits, and referrals related to child care, schooling, parenting, wellness, housing, and many other needs. Parent Youth Ambassadors have lived experience.

4C for Children provides free child care referrals to families through a comprehensive database of child care centers, preschool programs, family child care homes, Head Start programs and after-school programs.

Provides assistance finding child care providers. Family Engagement Specialists gather information and help guide through the process.

ChildCareSearch.Ohio.gov is a joint venture between ODJFS and ODE to assist families in the search for quality child care and offers a search engine that will help you locate the type of early care and education program that meets your needs. You also can learn more about programs' licensing status, Step Up To Quality rating, and inspection results.

Provides child care resources and referrals. Services also include training programs, fingerprinting, and background checks.

Provides a referral service to help families find appropriate child care options, including child care centers, and licensed individuals who provide child care in their own homes. Provides consumer education materials on what to look for when selecting and evaluating a child care program and quality child care indicators. Support families in finding child care financial assistance options they may be eligible for and navigation of application process.

Types of Child Care: 1. 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. 2. Family Child Care Homes: • Type B Homes: Anyone can operate a Type B Home without a license. However, care for more than six children requires a license. Type B Homes must be licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services if the child care is paid for with public funds. • Licensed 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 licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. • 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.

Provides child care subsidies for families who are eligible. This department also certifies providers who wish to provide care for children as a vocation.

Provides online search of licensed early care and education programs in the state of Ohio. Individuals can find results for child care, preschools, and day camps for school-aged children. Searches can be narrowed by location, program type, Step Up To Quality rating, hours of operation, and other services.

Assists families in finding child care or preschool. Families are able to work with staff by phone and email or search online for providers. Also assists families in find options for paying for child care.

Provides a referral service to help families find appropriate child care options, including child care centers, and licensed individuals who provide child care in their own homes. Provides consumer education materials on what to look for when selecting and evaluating a child care program and quality child care indicators. Support families in finding child care financial assistance options they may be eligible for and navigation of application process.