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.
View a list of prohibited offenses that prevent individuals from serving as child care providers.
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
Toll-Free: 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1.855.452.5437)
LDECCAPFraud@la.gov Toll-Free: 1.877.453.2721
LDELicensing@la.gov 225.342.9905