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Become a Certified DES Child Care Provider

The Department of Economic Security (DES) certifies family child care providers to care for up to four children in their home. There is a particular need for providers who care for infants and for homes that are available to provide care during evening, night and weekend hours, as well as weekdays.

Eligibility & Required Documents

Some of the requirements for becoming a Family Home Child Care Provider include:

  • Current immunization records for provider and all family members aged 13 years and younger
  • Current proof of freedom from tuberculosis for provider and all household members
  • Background check for provider and all household members aged 18 years and older
  • Fingerprint clearance card for provider and all household members aged 18 years and older
  • Child care liability insurance
  • Three references, professional or personal, whom you have known for at least one year
  • A safe and healthy home environment

How to Apply to Become a Certified Family Child Care Provider

Watch our video to consider if becoming a Certified Family Child Care Provider is right for you! After you complete the video, if you believe you meet the requirements, you will be prompted to complete the pre-application.

Resources

Work Force Registry (WFR)
All trainings must be registered through WFR
https://www.azregistry.org/

Quality First Academy (QFA)
Face to face and online trainings 
https://qualityfirstaz.com/

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Meal Planning and Meal Reimbursement 
http://www.azed.gov/hns/

Child Care Resources and Referral
Child Care Referral Program
https://www.azccrr.com/

Southwest Human Development 
Birth to Five Helpline, AZEIP and Expulsion Prevention
https://www.swhd.org/

Easter Seals Foundation
https://www.easterseals.com/blakefoundation/

Pasqual Yaqui Tribal Certification
https://www.pascuayaqui-nsn.gov/

 

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