CHILD CARE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
Criminal background checks are required for staff working in child care and family child care settings. This process begins on the Department’s Child Care Civil Background Check System and includes a fingerprint-based criminal history check.
On Monday, May 8, 2023, fingerprinting for Child Care Criminal Background Check System will transition from Gemalto to IDEMIA. **
The new fingerprinting vendor, IDEMIA, offers “No Charge Authorization Codes” (NCACs), also referred to as coupon codes. This service will allow providers to establish an account that is backed by a major credit card (currently VISA, MasterCard, Discover and AMEX). An authorization form must be completed by providers interested in creating a No Charge Authorization Codes account.
Complete the No Charge Authorization Code (NCAC) account authorization form.
View a list of prohibited offenses that prevent individuals from serving as child care providers.
Informational Links
Family Home & In-Home Provider CBC Instructions
CCDF Bulletin 137 – Early Learning Site Provider Certification Regulations
CCDF Bulletin 139 – Early Learning Site Provider Certification Regulation
Out-of-State Authorization Form for Louisiana Criminal History for Former Louisiana Residents
Out-of-State Criminal Background Check Information for Former Louisiana Residents
Out-of-State Contacts and Resources