Child Care Licensing Resources:
Background Checks and HFS 12 RuleRequirements for Caregiver Background Checks for Child Care Centers Rules and Regulations (including DHS 12) Contact Information and Related Links The Department will conduct a complete background check every 4 years on the following:
Non-client household residents who are 10 through 17 years of age will need to submit a Background Information Disclosure form every 2 years. The Department will determine whether these individuals need the complete background check. Licensees will need to do a complete background check within 60 days of hire and every 4 years thereafter on
DHS 12 is the rule that was developed to meet the provisions of the statute. A copy of DHS 12 and background check forms are available at the Background Checks portion of the Department's web site. Last Revised: October 15, 2009 |