Start Child Care
Start Self-Declared Child Care for Five Children or Fewer
A self-declaration document and licensing have similiar requirements, but a self-declaration document is not a child care license. Review the information below to learn more about starting a child care with self-declaration document
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✓What is a Self-Declaration Document? ➜
✓Obtaining Self-Declared Documenation ➜
• Contact the your Licensing Specialist ➜
• Prepare Documents
• Complete Required Training ➜
• Prepare for Approval
• Schedule a Pre-Approval Visit
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Required Documents
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This link will take you to a list of forms that include the following documents that you will need to complete your required Criminal Background Check
☐ SFN 829 - Personal Authorization for Criminal History Record Information Inquiry
☐ SFN 60688 - Criminal History Record Check Request Form
☐ SFN 836 - Fingerprint Identity Verification -
This link will take you to a list of forms that include the following documents you will need to complete your application to become a Self-Declared provider
☐ SFN 845 - Child Information Sheet
☐ SFN 847 - Parent's Statement of Health
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Helpful Resources
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