Child Care Criminal Background Check

Key Training Orientation Modules

Office of State Fire Marshal

Pre-Service Orientation

What to do in a Disaster- CCDF Annual Notice

 Nutrition Programs

Home-Based Child Care Centers

A home-based child care provider may register with the Department. If the provider cares for up to 6 children in the provider’s home, it is considered a family child care provider. If the care is being given in the child’s home the provider is an in-home provider.

Becoming an In-Home Child Care and Family Child Care Provider

To apply to become a family child care provider or an in-home provider, complete the Jot Form application. The home-based provider may become certified with the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) after the registration process is complete. Once certified as a CCAP provider, the home-based provider can be paid for serving CCAP-approved children.

Step One: Registration

• Completed Jot Form application for Family Child Care Providers or In-Home Providers

•  Copy of a valid driver’s license or government issued photo ID

• Copy of social security card

• Pre-service Orientation Certificate

• Completed Emergency Plan

• Child Care Background Check (CCCBC) for providers, household members who are 18 years or older, and support staff (if applicable)–With "Eligible for Child Care Purposes" status. If you do not have a CCCBC you can apply through the CCCBC System. Contact LDECCCBCprocessing@la.gov for questions.

• Certificate of completion of CPR & Pediatric First Aid.

• Certificate of Completion of Medication Administration training by a Child Care Health Consultant

• Office of State Fire Marshal Inspection

Step Two: Inspection by LDOE

The physical inspection of the home by the LDOE will take place within 30 days of the documents being submitted.

For health/safety or inspections questions please contact Provider Certification at ProviderCertification@la.gov

Becoming a Certified In-Home Child Care and Family Child Care Provider

Registered providers must apply to become a CCAP-certified family child care provider or an in-home provider by completing the Provider Certification application.

Step Three: Provider Certification

• Complete the Provider Certification application

• Copy of a valid driver’s license or government issued photo ID

• Copy of social security card 

• Completed W-9

• Completed direct deposit form

• Voided imprinted check or letter from banking institution with letterhead, account number, and bank routing number

• Residence verification of physical address

• Time and Attendance agreement

• Pre-service Orientation Certificate

• Verification of rates charged (notice to parents such as newsletter, memo, etc)

Provider Certification questions can be sent to providercertification@la.gov.

Once these steps are completed, providers can begin serving children, but can only be compensated through CCAP for caring for CCAP-approved children.

CCDF Bulletin 139 – Early Learning Site Provider Certification Regulation

Family Home and In-Home Registration Forms

CCAP Provider Certification Forms

Emergency Preparedness Forms