Family Child Care Providers

The Cuyahoga County Child Care Licensing Unit licenses and monitors all Family Child Care Providers in Cuyahoga County. A licensed family child care provider is approved to care for up to 6 children in a type B home and up to 12 children in a type A home at one time.  A licensed provider has the option to enter into an agreement with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) to receive public funds for their childcare services.

There are two types of Child Care Provider homes:

• Type A Homes can care for up to 12 children at one time with additional staff based on number and age of children. Type A Homes also must have city approvals including zoning, building and fire approvals.
• Type B Homes can care for up to six at one time. Type B Homes must comply with any applicable city ordinances or other requirements.

For more information about becoming a licensed Type A or Type B provider, please call 216-987-8488, or email CuyahogaChildCareLicensing@jfs.ohio.gov.

You can also view the below brochure for more information:  Brochure currently being produced, please check back later. 

Child Care Provider Rules and Forms

This link will take you to the section of the ODJFS website that lists all of the Child Care Rules and Forms.

For More Information

Follow this link to the ODJFS child care website for more information about child care in Ohio. This website provides a wealth of information for families and providers including searching for childcare providers in your area, and accessing information about provider inspections and complaints, Step Up To Quality Programs, Becoming a Licensed Family Child Care Provider, web-based training and related resources. 

You may also visit the ODJFS Child Care Information Data System (CCIDS) website for more information about the CCIDS system, the statewide automated system for publicly funded child care. CCIDS automates the payment and eligibility process for participants in Ohio’s publicly funded child care program.