comprehensive-background-check-in-state

Reason(s) for non-compliance: • The Lead Agency does not require and conduct in-state criminal history background checks with fingerprint for all child care staff members (including prospective staff members), as required by 98.43(b)(3)(i), 98.42(b)(2)(i)(B), and 98.43(a). (Plan Questions 5.7.1a and 5.7.1b) • The Lead Agency does not require and conduct in-state criminal history background checks with fingerprints for all individuals age 18 or older who reside in a family child care home, as required by 98.43(b)(3)(i), 98.42(b)(2)(i)(B), and 98.43(a). (Plan Question 5.7.1c) • The Lead Agency does not require and conduct in-state sex offender registry checks for all child care staff members (including prospective staff members), as required by 98.43(b)(3)(ii), 98.42(b)(2)(i)(B), and 98.43(a). (Plan Questions 5.7.4a and 5.7.4b) • The Lead Agency does not require and conduct in-state sex offender registry checks for all individuals age 18 or older who reside in a family child care home, as required by 98.43(b)(3)(ii), 98.42(b)(2)(i)(B), and 98.43(a). (Plan Question 5.7.4c) • The Lead Agency does not require and conduct child abuse and neglect registry checks for all child care staff members (including prospective staff members), as required by 98.43(b)(3)(iii), 98.42(b)(2)(i)(B), and 98.43(a). (Plan Questions 5.7.5a and 5.7.5b) • The Lead Agency does not require and conduct child abuse and neglect registry checks for all individuals age 18 or older who reside in a family child care home, as required by 98.43(b)(3)(iii), 98.42(b)(2)(i)(B), and 98.43(a). (Plan Question 5.7.5c) Overall Target Completion Date: 07/01/2027 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 The Lead Agency requires and conducts in-state criminal history background checks with fingerprint for all child care staff members (including prospective staff members), in-state criminal history background checks with fingerprints for all individuals age 18 or older who reside in a family child care home, in-state sex offender registry checks for all child care staff members (including prospective staff members), in-state sex offender registry checks for all individuals age 18 or older who reside in a family child care home, and child abuse and neglect registry checks for all individuals age 18 or older who reside in a family child care home. 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 requires and conducts in-state criminal history background checks with fingerprint for all child care staff members (including prospective staff members), in-state criminal history background checks with fingerprints for all individuals age 18 or older who reside in a family child care home, in-state sex offender registry checks for all child care staff members (including prospective staff members), in-state sex offender registry checks for all individuals age 18 or older who reside in a family child care home, and child abuse and neglect registry checks for all individuals age 18 or older who reside in a family child care home. However it was determined that some cities in Idaho who conduct background checks as a component of 12/31/2026 their licensing programs may not. Child care staff will identify any areas of concern in city processes and policies and coordinate their review with a focus on solution development with IDHW and city leadership. 3 The Lead Agency requires and conducts in-state criminal history background checks with fingerprint for all child care staff members (including prospective staff members), in-state criminal history background checks with fingerprints for all individuals age 18 or older who reside in a family child care home, in-state sex offender registry checks for all child care staff members (including prospective staff members), in-state sex offender registry checks for all individuals age 18 or older who reside in a family child care home, and child abuse and neglect registry checks for all individuals age 18 or older who reside in a family child care home. 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. 07/01/2027