comprehensive-background-check-disqualifications-for-employment

Reason(s) for non-compliance: • The Lead Agency does not ensure disqualifying criteria from background check results are always used to prohibit child care employment, as required by 98.43(c)(1). (Plan Question 5.7.9a) Overall Target Completion Date: 07/01/2027 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 The Lead Agency ensures disqualifying criteria from background check results are always used to prohibit child care employment, however it was determined that some cities in Idaho who conduct background checks as a component of their licensing programs may not. Child care staff will contact each city conducting their own background checks to determine their current areas of compliance, their challenges with meeting the requirements, and identify any areas of concern for elevation to IDHW and city leadership. 06/30/2026 2 The Lead Agency ensures disqualifying criteria from background check results are always used to prohibit child care employment, however it was determined that some cities in Idaho who conduct background checks as a component of their licensing programs may not. Child care staff will identify any areas of concern in city processes and policies and coordinate their 12/31/2026 review with a focus on solution development with IDHW and city leadership. 3 The Lead Agency ensures disqualifying criteria from background check results are always used to prohibit child care employment, however it was determined that some cities in Idaho who conduct background checks as a component of their licensing programs may not. For cities that are not able to demonstrate full compliance with all CCDF background check requirements, IDHW child care staff will coordinate with IdahoSTARS staff and inspectors at the Health District to develop a process to require, and inspect for, a Lead Agency background check for providers accessing subsidy. 7/1/27 07/01/2027