Master Teacher/Probationary Master Teacher Revision Information
Beginning 8-1-25, programs have 30-program business days to replace master teachers or identify probationary master teachers. This time frame also applies for replacing master teachers or identifying probationary master teachers to meet QRIS criteria.
How does this impact child care programs?
When a program does not have the required number of master teachers or probationary master teachers to meet licensing requirements or QRIS criteria, it is not considered a non-compliance or criteria violation during the 30-program business day time frame.
When does the 30-program business day time frame begin?
The 30-program business day time frame begins when a master teacher or probationary master teacher leaves the program, not upon Licensing notification.
How is the 30-program business day time frame determined?
When determining the 30-program business day time frame, weekends and holidays are not included unless the program operates on those days.
Does this time frame apply to any Licensing case actions?
The 30-program business day time frame does not apply to:
- permit/license requests
- QRIS certification requests or increases in star level
- capacity increases
- changes of ownership
For the above Licensing case actions, programs will need the required number of master teachers.
What about personnel turnover during the 30-program business day time frame?
The 30-program business day time frame starts over each time a master teacher or probationary master teacher leaves, regardless of their length of employment.
What about previously-documented non-compliances?
As the effective date of the revision is 8-1-25, any non-compliances documented prior to 8-1-25 will follow the plan of correction time frame previously established.
Where is the revised language located?
On 8-1-25, the revised language can be found in Child Care Services policy Section OAC 340:110-1-9 Case Management within Instructions to Staff. In the future, this language will be reflected in applicable Licensing requirement sections.