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How to Become a 'DES Certified'
​Family Child Care Provider

​The Department of Economic Security (DES) certifies family child care providers to care for up to four children for compensation 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:
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●        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

Next Steps

​If you believe you meet the requirements to become a Certified Family Child Care Provider, please click on the link to the DES website to watch a video and complete the pre-application. 

Resources

Department of Economic Security

Want to apply visit azfamilychildcare.com

Any other inquiries email ccacertificaiton@azdes.gov
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    • Looking for Quality Child Care >
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      • Find Quality Child Care
    • Financial Assistance >
      • Child Care Eligibility and Assistance
      • Health and Social Services
      • Child Care Costs
    • Child Development >
      • Brain Development
      • Ages and Stages
      • Language and Literacy
      • Social Development
      • Behavior Guidance and Discipline
      • Special Needs
      • School Readiness
      • School Age
    • Rules and Regulations >
      • State Monitoring
      • Expulsion and Suspension Prevention
      • File a Complaint
      • Data Reporting Requirement
    • Resources and Advocacy
  • Providers
    • Professional Development and Education >
      • Career Planning
      • Training and Continued Education
      • Registry
      • Health and Safety Pre-Service
      • Early Childhood Associations
    • Best Practice and Quality Initiatives >
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      • Expulsion Prevention
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      • AZ Early Learning Standards and Guidance
      • Healthy Eating and Active Movement
      • National Accreditation
      • Star Rating
    • How to Know which DES Contracted Child Care Provider you Want to Become - DES Options >
      • How to Become a DES Contracted Child Care Center or Group Home
      • How to Become a DES Certified Family Child Care Provider
      • Create a Vision-Mission
      • Disaster Preparedness
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      • How to Complete Background Checks
      • Former AZ Resident, Out of State Providers Background Check
      • Please Read Prior to Submitting Application
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      • Who do you trust with your child - Campaign
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