How do I submit a background check?

GA teachers: on the checklist #3 is state requirements.

The top item is Background check> Click on the Start Background Check Application>

This will take you to the application on DECALs website. Information is not stored int he Upkid app.

Put in our provider number: SUPP-58718 and leave all the other boxes blank then hit the blue search button.

hit the green word SELECT so DECAL knows you are working with us.

Then fill out the application and at the bottom hit the big blue authorize button. 

The next screen should say in a green banner that your background check application has been submitted and give you an application number.

If your app says pending but you haven’t received a text from Upkid within 2 business days saying “your background check has been submitted” please try to submit a background check again. 

When you submit an application correctly, you will get an email from DECAL saying you have submitted an application and will list our provider number (SUPP-58718) in the subject line. If there is another provider number in that line, you did not submit an application for Upkid and Upkid will not see the application.

AZ teachers: The state requires that you have a valid fingerprint clearance card. 

If you already have a valid fingerprint clearance card you can put your card number in the app so that we can validate it. 

If you do not have a fingerprint clearance card you can follow the steps in the Upkid app.

Under onboarding> step #5 is state requirements

>click the blue button that says “I don’t currently have one”

>You will then follow the link to the AZ department of public safety website: https://psp.azdps.gov/ 

> log in to your account or create a new one

> choose fingerprint clearance card

> select apply for a new clearance card - then answer the questions

> select Non-IVP clearance card

>enter the following information in Employment information

Upkid

385-338-5529

3450 N Triumph Blvd suite 102

Lehi UT 84043

>Finish the application by selecting “submit and pay by credit card

UT teachers: on the checklist #3 is state requirements.

Please click the link that will open up the UT childcare website and fill out the document. Your information is not stored in the Upkid app from this application.

Please make sure to start typing in Upkid and select Upkid from the drop down menu.

Only submit 1 background check. Please do not fill this out if you have an active background check ID number with childcare licensing. You can check if you do by calling childcare licensing at 801-273-2812. 

**Out of state background check requests for GA:

For individuals that lived outside of Georgia within the last five years, you must obtain criminal history and child abuse registry information from each of those states. Each state is different in how to request those records. To find out what is required for each state go to this website:  https://www.decal.ga.gov/CCS/CriminalRecordsCheck_StateContacts.aspx

• Select the state where you lived from the drop down box.
• Follow the directions listed for each registry.

Please remember Upkid is not the requesting agency when filling out any paperwork.

Here is the information for the requesting agency:

Requesting Agency Name - Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning

Staff Name - Lateria Rivers

Agency Email - [e-mail]

Contact Phone Number - 855-884-7444

Address- 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, Suite 754 East Tower

Atlanta, Georgia 30334