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Become a Certified DES Child Care Provider

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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/

Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other nondiscrimination laws and authorities, ADES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Persons that require a reasonable modification based on language or disability should submit a request as early as possible to ensure the State has an opportunity to address the modification. The process for requesting a reasonable modification can be found at Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Modification.

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Become a Certified DES Child Care Provider

Eligibility & Required Documents

How to Apply to Become a Certified Family Child Care Provider

Resources