A Checklist of Government Agencies to Contact
When Planning a Child Day Care Business
in Mahoning County's Townships, Villages, and the Cities of Campbell and Canfield
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN: The Planning Stage
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Contact the Mahoning County Department of Job and Family Services 709 North Garland Avenue P.O. Box 600 Youngstown 44501 330-740-2748 |
Information you should have before you call: the number and age group of children you expect to care for whether or not the day care center is also your home
Questions to ask:What kind of a day care license or certification do you need? How do I get an application?
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Contact the local zoning department |
Information you should have before you call: the kind of day care license or certification you will need street address for the property or lot number from a tax plate (map) available at http://gis.mahoningcountyoh.gov, the County Courthouse, Sanitary Engineer, Planning Commission, District Board of Health, or zoning department any utility easements or restrictions (call 1-800-362-2764) if you plan to build
Question to ask:Is the property zoned for operating the type of day care you plan to offer?
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Contact the Mahoning County Sanitary Engineer 761 Industrial Road Youngstown, Ohio 44511 330-793-5514 if you are constructing a home or building to be used for day care |
Question to ask: Is sanitary sewer available or planned for the property? Is city water available to the property?
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Contact the Mahoning County Planning Commission 50 Westchester Drive Youngstown, Ohio 44515 330-270-2890 if you are buying property in a township or village (not in the cities of Campbell or Canfield) |
Information you should have before you call: street address for the property or a lot number from a tax plate (map)
Question to ask:Is a replat of the property necessary?
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Contact the District Board of Health 50 Westchester Drive Youngstown, Ohio 44515 330-270-2855 or 1-800-873-MCHD (6243) if you are constructing or renovating a home or building to be used for day care and sewer IS NOT available OR you need a food service license |
Information you should have before you call: the type of day care license or certification you will need a tax plate (map) of the property a plan of where the home or building will be located on the property and the location of any wells, easements, outbuildings or ponds
Questions to ask:If you plan to operate a LICENSED DAY-CARE CENTER, is the property suitable for a commercial sewage system? (request a site evaluation) If you plan to operate a FAMILY DAY-CARE HOME, is the property suitable for a household sewage system? (request a site evaluation) If you plan to operate a LICENSED DAY-CARE CENTER, request a food service plan review application and information packet.
BEFORE YOU CONSTRUCT OR RENOVATE A HOME OR OTHER BUILDING FOR DAY CARE: The Permitting and Licensing Stage
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Obtain a sewer tap permit from the County Sanitary Engineer, city, or village if sanitary sewer is available. |
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Obtain a zoning permit from the local zoning department |
What you need to apply a tax plate (map) from http://gis.mahoningcountyoh.gov, the County Courthouse, Sanitary Engineer, Planning Commission, District Board of Health, or zoning department a site plan, building floor plan and exterior building elevation plan an excavator bond (in some townships and villages) a driveway or curb cut permit from the township, village, city, county or state (see list) If you are constructing a LICENSED DAY-CARE CENTER, two sets of storm water retention plans
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Obtain a footer drain and downspout permit from the District
Board of Health |
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Obtain building and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) permits from the: Mahoning County Building Inspection Department 50 Westchester Drive Youngstown, Ohio 44515 330-270-2894 |
or (in the City of Campbell) |
| City of Campbell 351 Tenney Avenue Campbell, Ohio 44405 330-755-1451 |
What you need to apply three sets of construction, building, heating, plumbing and electrical plans for areas to be used for child care (the Building Inspection Department has a list of licensed heating and air conditioning contractors) a zoning permit from the zoning department plumbing permits from the District Board of Health a downspout and footer drain permit from the District Board of Health a sewer tap permit if sewer is available for a FAMILY DAY-CARE HOME, a septic permit from the District Board of Health if sewer is NOT available for a LICENSED CHILD DAY-CARE CENTER, a commercial sewage permit from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency if sewer is NOT available proof of electrical inspection from the Central Electric Bureau, 330-744-5238 the property address, parcel number, or lot number
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Obtain plumbing permits from the District Board of Health |
What you need to apply a building permit from the Mahoning County Building Inspection Department or City of Campbell contact the District Board of Health for a current listing of plumbers registered by the District Board of Health.
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Obtain an electrical permit from Central Electric Bureau, 330-744-5238. |
What you need to apply a building permit from the Mahoning County Building Inspection Department or City of Campbell
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If you plan to operate a FAMILY DAY-CARE HOME, obtain a septic permit from the District Board of Health if sewer IS NOT available and the property is suitable for a household sewage treatment system. |
Septic permit requirements a septic system design from an installer registered by the District Board of Health (contact the District Board of Health for a current listing) the address or parcel number of the property a copy of the recorded deed or Mylar for the property a site inspection from the District Board of Health to verify that areas on the property reserved for septic system components are fenced off a building floor plan or blueprint
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If you plan to operate a LICENSED DAY-CARE CENTER, obtain a commercial sewage permit from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency if sewer is NOT available and the property is suitable for a commercial sewage system (Request a Site Evaluation) |
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Pay a water tap-in fee to the County Sanitary Engineer, city or village, or
Consumers Ohio Water if city water is available |
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If city water is NOT available, choose a licensed well driller to obtain a well permit for you from the District Board of Health or Ohio Environmental Protection Agency |
Before you choose a well driller contact the District Board of Health for a current listing of licensed well drillers.
Current listing for Ohio
BEFORE YOU OPEN:
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If you plan to operate a LICENSED DAY-CARE CENTER or TYPE "A" FAMILY
DAY-CARE HOME, obtain a final building inspection and occupancy permit
from the Mahoning County Building Inspection Department or City of Campbell |
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If you plan to operate a LICENSED CHILD DAY-CARE CENTER, obtain a food service license from the District Board of Health |
What you need to apply building and occupancy permits from the Building Inspection Department or City of Campbell an approved food service plan from the District Board of Health
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If you plan to operate a LICENSED CHILD DAY-CARE CENTER or TYPE "A" FAMILY DAY-CARE HOME, obtain a license from the |
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Child Day Care Licensing Section
101 Cleveland Avenue North, Suite 200
Canton, Ohio 44702
1-800-686-1569
What you need to apply building and occupancy permits from the Mahoning County Building Inspection Department or City of Campbell for a LICENSED CHILD DAY-CARE CENTER, a food service license from the District Board of Health
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If you plan to operate a TYPE "B" FAMILY DAY-CARE HOME, obtain a certificate from the Mahoning County Department of Job and Family Services |
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