Thank you for visiting the Resource Library for Starting a Child Care Program at 4C for Children!
There are many things to think about on your journey to operating a successful child care business. As your local Child Care Resource and Referral agency (CCR&R), 4C for Children can help you learn about the rules and regulations you need to follow to open and operate a quality early care and education program. The tools in this library will help you as you explore and complete the licensing process.
Thank you for connecting with us and for choosing to explore starting a child care program. Child care providers play a critical role in helping our community’s children and families thrive. We hope these materials—and any help we can provide—will help steer you through the licensing process so you can begin serving families and helping children get the best start in life!
Documents
Here are some documents that can help you work through the licensing process, organized by program type. (Not sure which program type to pick? See Types of Child Care for more information.)
Please select the document you would like to view:
Family Child Care
- “How to Guide” for Family Child Care Licensing
- Family Child Care Prelicensing Workbook
- Family Child Care Website Resources and Password Keeper
- How Insurance Protects Family Child Care Providers (childcareaware.org)
- DCY 01251 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for FCC Home Providers
- Written Information for Parents and Employees
- What to Expect During a Licensing Inspection
Child Care Center
- “How to Guide” for Child Care Center Licensing
- Child Care Center Prelicensing Workbook
- Child Care Center Website Resources and Password Keeper
- Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
- Ohio Code on Written Information in Appendix B and Appendix C
- What to Expect During a Child Care Center Licensing Inspection
Who to Contact
Have questions? 4C can help! Contact us at BusinessServices@4cforchildren.org
Types of Child Care
