I'm really surprised to learn fingerprinting wasn't a requirement in some states. I started working in a center in 2007 and and that time fingerprinting was a requirement for centers.
When I opened my own in home I renewed my prints with a level 1 fingerprint clearance card which is more restrictive and harder to get than a standard fingerprint clearance card (at least in AZ) Fwiw, I am legally license except.
I believe it was around $50 when it was done in 2014. I am unsure of the cost now. Fingerprints do need to be renewed, I think every 6 years? Unsure of that without looking.
One thing that I think is important for clients to understand is, just because you have the card stating you are fingerprinted does not mean you card is in good standing. It is possible for your card to be revoked and still have the card in your possession. I always tell parents to enter the card number into the AZdps website to ensure the card is in good standing.
When I opened my own in home I renewed my prints with a level 1 fingerprint clearance card which is more restrictive and harder to get than a standard fingerprint clearance card (at least in AZ) Fwiw, I am legally license except.
I believe it was around $50 when it was done in 2014. I am unsure of the cost now. Fingerprints do need to be renewed, I think every 6 years? Unsure of that without looking.
One thing that I think is important for clients to understand is, just because you have the card stating you are fingerprinted does not mean you card is in good standing. It is possible for your card to be revoked and still have the card in your possession. I always tell parents to enter the card number into the AZdps website to ensure the card is in good standing.
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