Child Care Licensing Resources:
Background Checks and DHS 12 RuleFollow-up to BECR Memo 2009-06 issued 1/8/10 Return Form - Shares Authorization issued 1/8/10 Updated Caregiver Background Checks Crimes Table 1/4/10 Changes to the Caregiver Background Law issued 12/7/09 Potential Barriers to Obtaining a Child Care Center License 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: January 11, 2010 |