Waived Background Check Fees

Time period: April 2021-April 30, 2022
Eligibility: Programs must be CCDF eligible
Description: To support programs in hiring new team members and cover recruitment and onboarding costs, the state will waive background check fees for child care programs’ employees.

To support programs in hiring new team members and cover recruitment and onboarding costs, the state will waive background check fees for child care programs’ employees.

Who is eligible for waived background check fees?	Waived background check fees apply to all individuals needing background checks in the early care and education industry.
Do waived background check fees apply to both new and existing staff?	Waived background check fees apply to all staff requiring fingerprints.
What if an individual used to work in child care more than three years ago and is now returning to the field? Do they qualify for waived background check fees?	Yes, an individual returning to the field qualifies for the waived background check fees.
How will the process for waived background check fees work?	When the background check is complete, programs will not receive an invoice. The cost of the background check will be covered by the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning.
Who should I contact regarding waived background fees?	For questions, contact OECOSLproviderinquiry@fssa.IN.gov.
What should I do if I or my new employees are asked to pay for a background check during the waived period?	Contact OECOSLproviderinquiry@fssa.IN.gov with questions.