After receiving a complete application, KDHE will begin processing all persons listed on the background check form. Depending on the age of the individual and their role in the facility one of the following types of checks are conducted: a comprehensive finger print background check or a name-based check. 

Kansas law (KSA 65-516) requires a background check for each individual residing, working or regularly volunteering in a licensed child care facility. Background check requirements are protections intended to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect for children in regulated out-of-home child care settings. Parents need to be confident that individuals caring for their children do not have prior records of behavior that could endanger children.

KDHE will notify an applicant when a comprehensive fingerprint background check is required. It is important for the applicant to ensure all required forms and cards are returned to KDHE in a timely manner. Learn more about the background check process.