Background Checks
How to complete a "background check" for a Child Care Provider under the age of 18 years old?
Must submit to the CA/N Check online with a copy of their Driver's License or ID !! Also -- the Signed Permission Form from the Parent must be signed as well and uploaded online to complete the check !!
Under 18 years old -- must be supervised by an Adult at all times!!
How to complete a "background check" for a Child Care Provider 18 years of age & older?
Question: What are the steps to submit/resubmit a new background check?
Answer: Open the KARES system. Go to on Search at the top of your KARES system screen. Click on person search. Enter the individuals last name, birthdate, and social and click search. This will take you to the individuals profile screen in KARES. Click Add New Application on the profile screen. As a point of reference, attached please find a Tip Sheet for Providers for the National Background Check Program (NBCP).
Once you submit the new application, the system should prompt you to have the individual fingerprinted again. If it does not, please email this help desk: CHFSDCCNBCP@ky.gov and provide the DCC Professional Development and Fitness Determination Section with the first and last name and birthdate or the application # from the KARES system for the individual.
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Allyson Shelton (Allyson.Shelton@ky.gov) is the supervisor of the Division of Child Care’s Background Check Team. Moving forward, she will be glad to answer any background check questions or give guidance. If you are unable to reach her by email, please call (502) 564- 3015.
If you don’t hear back from her or someone on her team within 48 hours, contact Phillip Smith (Phillip.Smith@ky.gov).