Criminal Background Check Rules Updated

See what's changed

Please take time to Read the updated Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .2703 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS that was revised and amended effective October 1, 2023.  Changes include, but are not limited to: 

• Requires any applicant who has lived outside of North Carolina in the previous five years to submit an affidavit attesting that the applicant has requested a background check from any state(s) they resided in for preceding 5 years.
• Clarifies in rule that the Division may consider any additional information the applicant wishes to share regarding the applicant’s criminal history
• Clarifies language regarding the requirements for firms, partnerships, associations, or corporations
• Adds subsection 2703 (s) to state that the Division will close any incomplete applications after 30 days.
• Adds subsection 2703 (t) to revoke any previously issued qualification if the individual provided false information in connection with an application or a criminal background check or if the Division determines the individual is not qualified to be a child care provider pursuant to G.S. 110-90.2 or 42 USC 9858f

There’s more! Read the entire rule at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/Child-Care-Commission/Rule-Changes.