Fingerprinting

[Blackcat31]

How many of you are fingerprinted as a licensing requirement?


What state are you in?
What is the cost?

[MyAngels]

I'm in Illinois.

It's free.

I think it's anyone over 13 in the household, but it's been awhile since I had younger people in the house so that may have changed.

DCFS recently added a FBI background check to the mix as well.

[hwichlaz]

All adults, and kids just prior to becoming adults (think getting it done so that it's processed by their birthday) and the last time I had it done it was $50. The fee depends on who you have to it...but it includes FBI criminal background check and child abuse index check. The Sherriff's office charges more for the service than the school district does, but it's a difference of $5.

[Josiegirl]

New reg., we're supposed to get fingerprinted but they're starting with licensed centers first by sending them the required forms. So family daycares have not received anything as of yet and have no idea what the cost will be.
It was mentioned at a network meeting it should be about 25 bucks, if they got it right.
Vermont here.

[Snowmom]

How many of you are fingerprinted as a licensing requirement?


What state are you in?
What is the cost?

There is a lot of uproar in my county association about that new requirement. What are your thoughts?

[Kajada]

Manitoba. Fingerprinting not required.

[Blackcat31]

There is a lot of uproar in my county association about that new requirement. What are your thoughts?

I don't know...
I don't have young kids in my household anymore so I can't say for sure how I feel about it.... I believe that is the biggest issue is that providers feel it's an invasion of privacy for their children 13yrs + and the fact that it's through the FBI.

I "think" I'd be okay with it if I had to have my kids' prints taken but I am feeling like the issue providers are having is the invasion of privacy in regards to children.

I kind of see both sides though.... it is an invasion of privacy but no one is forced to have child care in their homes either so I don't know....

I think it's just the beginning of the end.

[daycarediva]

All adults over 18 living in the household. Free. NY.

I think it's invasive, but I understand the reasoning behind it. There has to be a cut off at some point between what is invasive/not invasive. Eg. They can (and DO) inspect all areas of the home, not just those used for childcare. I've had them look in my closets before, open my personal fridge, ask to look in my garage, dh's shop, etc. NO privacy.

Then you see horror stories on the news and realize, it doesn't bother me because I have nothing to hide, but it still feels a bit like an enema.

[Annalee]

All in the household over 15 here.

[Play Care]

My kids would be required to be fingerprinted once they turn 18.
I am not renewing when my license is up so it won't be an issue.

I totally understand why they think this is a good idea for adults in the home, especially if they are often in the day care as helpers, subs, etc. But my own family is not involved in my business (or even on the premises during day care hours) so it would be an imposition. Not the reason I'm getting out, but a minor annoyance.

[Cat Herder]

All in household over 17, $51 each and done every 5 years. Federal.

I have *learned that I never had a right to privacy to begin with and the fact that I believe I ever had privacy, all all, was *cute.

[midaycare]

I can't remember the price...MI...all adults. They tried to have children too but couldn't get it passed.

[storybookending]

Yes. I’m in WI. I didn’t pay for it as it became mandated when I was at the center and you only have to do it once, not sure if it cost them anything. Not sure about others in household as I live alone.

ETA: a quick google search says I might be wrong about only doing it once. This isn’t what I was originally told. I’ll have to ask next time I have an unannounced.

[hwichlaz]

All in household over 17, $51 each and done every 5 years. Federal.

I have *learned that I never had a right to privacy to begin with and the fact that I believe I ever had privacy, all all, was *cute.

Why is it redone? Isn't it a permanent thing? any time someone on my list gets a conviction I get a notice of it...forever or until I remove them from my list or give up my license.

[storybookending]

Yes. I’m in WI. I didn’t pay for it as it became mandated when I was at the center and you only have to do it once, not sure if it cost them anything. Not sure about others in household as I live alone.

ETA: a quick google search says I might be wrong about only doing it once. This isn’t what I was originally told. I’ll have to ask next time I have an unannounced.

Searched further and it is a one time thing. It costs $37.75 here. All adults over 18 in the household.