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Review this information to prepare yourself for your next background study and fingerprinting process.
- Providers are responsible for knowing when their next background study/fingerprinting expires (for themselves, household members, and persons working in the daycare).
- No reminder letters or tracking of background studies are currently provided by the system.
- Background studies are valid for 5 years.
- Within 90 days of a background study expiring, please submit a new background study application. Do not submit new background study applications more than 90 days before the current expiration date.
- Once a background study expires, a new study needs to be initiated and a new fingerprinting appointment scheduled.
- When your background study expires, you will need to log into your Netstudy account and initiate a new background study. You will need the background study instructions that have a provider code to create a background study. Then, the background will be resumed by Hennepin County and you will receive an email with an Unique Entity Identification (UEID) number which you will use to schedule fingerprinting. This number is needed to schedule the fingerprinting. You will receive a verification email that your background study was submitted. You will have 14 days from the day it is submitted to get fingerprinted. A valid form of ID must be provided at the time of fingerprinting. This should be the same identification used when the background was initiated.
- All applicants must bring the same form of ID provided during the application process for their fingerprinting appointment. If the ID has expired, a valid identification document must be brought instead
- Background studies are required for children aged 13 and above, but fingerprinting is not mandatory unless they will be working with children.
- Any individual aged 18 or older must undergo a background study and fingerprinting.
- If a household member reaches the age of 13 or 18, the provider must inform their licensor within 30 days. They also need to provide a data collection form and ID for the household member's background study.
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As part of the Minnesota Child Care Systems Transformation, DHS is implementing a new system for child care licensing, certification, and Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) registration at both the state and county level to eliminate current paper-based processes and create a more efficient and user-friendly experience.
The new system – an online Provider Hub - is for all child care providers to have 24/7 self-service access to certification/license information and a centralized location to complete certification/licensing and CCAP provider registration processes.
Timeline:
- Implementation for family child care providers is targeted for October 2023
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CCAP provider registration through the Provider Hub and a new public compliance monitoring website, replacing Licensing Information Lookup, are also targeted for implementation in October 2023
For more information and to sign up for updates about the Child Care Systems Transformation and the new Provider Hub, visit the Child Care Systems Transformation website.
Free coaching for providers
- The Center for Inclusive Child Care (CICC) provides free relationship-based professional development (RBPD) including support, training, modeling, and resources to childcare programs throughout Minnesota
- There are NO fees or prerequisites to receive coaching. The only requirement is that a program is licensed (DHS or tribal)
CICC coaching focus
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Inclusive coaching:
- Concerns regarding developmental red flags
- Considering expulsion or suspension of an enrolled child
- Caring for a child with a diagnosed special need
- Caring for a child whose behaviors challenge adults
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Health and Safety coaching:
- Opening a child care program
- Experiencing challenges meeting health and safety policies or licensing regulations
- Creating safe and healthy learning environments for children
- Caring for a child with a special health care need
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Infant/toddler coaching:
- Meeting the unique needs of infants and toddlers
- Opening or expanding infant and toddler care
- Experiencing challenges specific to or toddler in their care
- Strengthening relationships between caregivers and children
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Contact the Center for Inclusive Child Care to learn more:
Summer has finally arrived, and sun and fun activities have begun. There are so many opportunities to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Here are a few tips to make your summer safe and enjoyable for you and the children you serve.
- Please be sure to use sunscreen- children’s delicate skin burns quickly and easily, sunscreen should be applied before going outside and reapplied after 3 hours.
- Playground equipment: Slides and surfaces that face the sun can quickly heat up, wooden beams and boards can splinter, bolts and nails can loosen. Make sure surfaces are safe.
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Child Care Weather Watch - It is not only temperatures to keep a watchful eye on, but air quality too.
- Cycle the Summer - Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (minneapolisparks.org)
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Howard Brean
Prior professional experience:
I have been working in the Human and Social Services field for over 20 years. I moved to the State of Minnesota in 2017 when I was hired by Hennepin County. I served in Foster Care Licensing Area, then moved over to Facility Services, and then returned to Child Protection prior to joining the Child Care Licensing team.
Favorite hobby: My more recent favorite hobby has been collecting vintage toys, Funko Pops, and sports memorabilia for my favorite team: the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Tenisha Spencer
Prior professional experience:
My name is Tenisha Spencer and prior to working here at the county I worked as an infant/toddler teacher at a childcare center in Brooklyn Center for three years, as well as working as a direct support professional for vulnerable adults in Eagan. I also, worked as a part-time Personal Care Assistant in Bloomington.
Favorite hobby: My favorite hobbies are traveling, reselling, and I just picked up (non-professional) baking😊.
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Vladimir Siguenza
Prior professional experience:
I started as a Juvenile Correctional Officer at the Juvenile Detention Center in 2017. Then I became a Case management Assistant (CMA) at Electronic Home Monitoring in 2019, then a CMA at the Office of Multicultural Services in 2021. Then I was a Child Protection Investigator in 2022 before coming to Child Care Licensing.
Favorite hobby: I like to watch movies.
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Tammy Shinaul
Prior professional experience:
I started at Hennepin County Hospital as a Health Unit Coordinator in the emergency room. After a year, I transferred to the Juvenile Detention Center as an Office Specialist I. While I worked there, I promoted to an Office Specialist III. I moved out of state for 5 years, then came back to work at Hennepin County again in Medina at the Transportation Dept. I moved to Child Care Assistance and Registration for 10 years. I promoted to Case Management Assistant in February of 2020. I then promoted to Social Worker in September of 2022. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, an Associate’s degree in Computers and a general AA degree. I was accepted into the University of St. Thomas Graduate program and will start this month working towards my Masters.
Favorite hobby: My favorite hobby is sitting at the ocean 😊
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Michelle (Shelly) Bijick
Prior professional experience:
Before coming to family Child Care Licensing, I worked at Hennepin County in the Waivered Services area working with individuals with development disabilities and significant mental health concerns. I have been at the county since 2016. Prior to that I worked at the University of St. Catherine supporting mothers who were raising children while completing a degree. Before that I was a Pastoral Minister at the Church of St. Edward supporting individuals who were facing significant life changes – illness, grief, divorce, aging, disabilities, living in nursing homes. I also did individual and family therapy a Neighborhood Involvement Program.
Favorite hobby: I love spending time with my family, including my new grandson. I also love spending time with my animals (three horses, six ducks, five cats and three dogs) and puttering around the hobby farm with projects and gardening.
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