Background Checks
EVERYONE - no matter age must complete the fingerprint background check!!
How do I complete a background check for a Child Care Provider under the age of 18 years old?
You will need the Signed Permission Form from the Parent must be signed as well and uploaded online to complete the check.
Reminder: employee's under 18 years old must be supervised by an Adult at all times!
What are the steps to submit/resubmit a new background check?
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, & social & click search.
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 & provide the DCC Professional Development & Fitness Determination Section with the first & last name & birthdate or the application # from the KARES system for the individual.
Allyson Mickey (Allyson.Mickey@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).