Step by Step Process
Follow this step-by-step process to receive your certification.
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Initial Contact
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Family Child Care Foundations
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Set up KOG Account
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Ask for Access to KARES
Step 1: Introduction
Step 2: Primary Preparation
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Set Up Initial Walkthrough (Walkthrough Tool Introduction)
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Binder Introduction
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To-do List
Step 3: Secondary Preparation
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Environment Setup (Using Walkthrough Tool)
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Gather Documentation (Zoning Letter, Physician Statement, Background Checks, TB Tests, First Aid/CPR, High School Diploma/Proof of Education)
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Required Paperwork (Emergency Disaster Plan, Schedule, Lesson Plan, Required Postings, Enrollment Forms, Animal Documentation/Permission Forms, Parent Handbook, Transportation Requirements)
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Binder Setup
Step 4: Application Process
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Initial Application Completion
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Gather Documentation Required (Use checklist on last page of application)
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Application Fee ($10 check/money order)
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Set Up Final Walkthrough (Specialist will use Walkthrough Tool)
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Make Copy of All Documentation
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Mail Application and Supporting Documentation
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DRCC Will Set Up Survey Visit
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Complete Plan of Correction if Applicable
Step 5: Process Complete
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Receive Certification and Officially Open!!!