Child Care Current and Potential Provider Information

Child Care Providers with questions concerning childcare benefits, eligibility or invoicing:     

Call PCDJFS at 330-297-3750 to speak to someone in the child care unit, select option 1 for public assistance and then option 4 for Child Care.  Email questions to Portage_Childcare@jfs.ohio.gov

Type B and Type A Home Care Providers and In Home Aides  with questions concerning licensing, training, invoicing or child care benefits, email Child Care Certification Specialist: Hailey.Fazio@jfs.ohio.gov

Questions for Ohio Department of Children and Youth: For Providers | Department of Children and Youth

Provider technical support for Child Care Information Data System (CCIDS), Time, Attendance and Payment (TAP) system, and Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS)

Contact the Child Care Information Data System Help Desk   Email: childcarepolicy@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov     Phone: 844-234-KIds (5437) Fax #: 614.728.6803      

Check the Become a Provider Guide for more information: Become a Provider Guide | Department of Children and Youth