Want to Volunteer to this year?

September 20th, 2013

by Katrina Brooke

The requirements:

• Individuals      register in MERIT and have a STARS ID.       https://apps.del.wa.gov/MERIT/Public/Login.aspx

The process:

• Visit MERIT online   https://apps.del.wa.gov/MERIT/Public/Login.aspx
  • Sign in if you already       have a STARS ID.
  • Apply for a STARS ID       if you do not have one.
• Click on the      “application” tab.
• Click “Portable      Background Check Application.”
• Read and follow all      instructions when completing the portable background check application.
• Send payment. The background      check application process costs are:
  • $12 when the       background check application is completed online.
  • $24 when the       background check paper application is submitted to DEL for processing.

Background checks

State law requires the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to conduct background checks on anyone who is authorized to care for or have unsupervised access to children in licensed child care facilities. This helps make sure licensed providers offer safe, healthy places for children.

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