Holmes County   

DEPARTMENT of Job and Family Services

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Child Day Care

 Subsidized Child Care

Subsidized child care is provided for eligible families to support the parents’ work and training efforts.  The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services develops and issues regulations to govern the program. 

Families whose income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline, can receive payment for all or part of their monthly child care expenses. 

Child care services are provided for parents or families of children being cared for in certified homes and licensed child care centers.  County department of job and family services agencies certify private homes caring for six or fewer children.  The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services inspects and licensing child care centers and private homes caring for more than seven children.  Child care licensing regulations and standards are developed and issued by the state in order to assure that children are cared for in safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate environments. 

Families may apply for child care assistance by completing an application for subsidized child care at the Holmes County Department of Job and Family Services. 

 Early Learning Initiative (ELI)

Child care and school readiness services are provided to three year olds through compulsory school age.  Flexible hours up to full day/full year care.  Licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services or Ohio Department of Education. 

Families must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline and may not receive subsidized child care with the same provider during ELI hours (6am - 6pm).    A monthly family co-payment may not be required if the family income is at or below 165% of the Federal Poverty Guideline. 

Families may apply for child care assistance by completing an application for ELI child care at the Holmes County Department of Job and Family Services. 

Locate a local child care provider

ODJFS-Child Day Care Information
 
Resources for Providers
 

                                   85 N. Grant St.,   P.O. Box 72

                                Millersburg, OH  44654

                                 (330)674-1111  or  (800)971-7979

                               Fax:(330)674-0770 - TTY (330)674-0966

                                Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM