Criminal Records Check

Individuals working in license-exempt programs that receive CAPS subsidy, working in licensed child care programs or residing (aged 17 or older) at a program must undergo a comprehensive background check and obtain a satisfactory determination from DECAL. Employees and Directors that have not already done so, must submit an application for the comprehensive background check no later than July 1, 2018. To submit an application online for facility approval, click here.

Currently both national fingerprint-based clearance letters and comprehensive clearance letters are being issued. Under current GA and federal law, either of these letters allow an individual to work on site. As updated federal guidance is provided, we will update these requirements. Updates will be posted to this site and communicated to you by your consultant.

Beginning October 1, 2019 everyone must have a satisfactory comprehensive background check determination on file that has been issued by DECAL within the past five years.

Questions? Contact the CRCHelpDesk@decal.ga.gov or call 1-855-884-7444.

Out of State Contacts

Click here to see instructions for individuals that lived outside of Georgia within the last five years.

Providers

Click here to submit an online records check application in DECAL KOALA for your facility.

Note: If you have not activated your account or have forgotten your password, click here for help.

Potential Employees

Click here to submit an online records check application for facility approval.

Support Centers

Click here to submit an online records check application in DECAL KOALA for your Support Center.

Note: If you have not activated your account or have forgotten your password, click here for help.

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