Become a Licensed Child Care Provider
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.
Resources for Child Care Providers
Visit the Ohio Department of Children and Youth 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. View the Resources for Child Care Providers.