Ohio Code § 2919.224
Ohio Code § 2919.224. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2919.224.
(A) No child care provider shall knowingly misrepresent any factor or condition that
relates to the provision of child care and that substantially affects the health or
safety of any child or children in that provider's facility or receiving child care
from that provider to any of the following: (1) A parent, guardian, custodian, or other person responsible for the care of a child
in the provider's facility or receiving child care from the provider; (2) A parent, guardian, custodian, or other person responsible for the care of a child
who is considering the provider as a child care provider for the child; (3) A public official responsible for issuing the provider a license or certificate to
provide child care; (4) A public official investigating or inquiring about the provision of child care by
the provider; (5) A peace officer. (B) For the purposes of this section, “ any factor or condition that relates to the provision of child care ” includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1) The person or persons who will provide child care to the child of the parent, guardian,
custodian, or other person responsible for the care of the child, or to the children
in general; (2) The qualifications to provide child care of the child care provider, of a person
employed by the provider, or of a person who provides child care as a volunteer; (3) The number of children to whom child care is provided at one time or the number of
children receiving child care in the child care facility at one time; (4) The conditions or safety features of the child care facility; (5) The area of the child care facility in which child care is provided. (C) Whoever violates division (A) of this section is guilty of misrepresentation by a
child care provider, a misdemeanor of the first degree.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
At a glance
- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2919.224
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
Verify the text
Statute text is transcribed from the official Ohio Revised Code. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
Common questions
What is the source of Ohio Revised Code § 2919.224?
The text above is transcribed from the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutes of Ohio. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.
What subject does Ohio Revised Code § 2919.224 address?
It addresses the rule set out in the section text. Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.
Is Ohio Revised Code § 2919.224 still in force?
Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Ohio source before relying on this text.
Can this page be used as legal advice?
No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Ohio law to your facts requires a licensed Ohio attorney who can review the specifics.