MA's required background screening for anyone with potential for unsupervised contact with kids in licensed care. Includes a fingerprint-based check.

Who needs it

Every paid daycare staff member, every camp counselor, every household adult 15+ in a Family Child Care.

How to get it

Submitted through your employer (or directly through EEC if you're licensing your own program). Includes fingerprinting at an IdentoGO site. Usually takes 2–6 weeks to clear, and must be renewed every 3 years.

Cost

Usually free to you — the employer pays the fingerprint and processing fees.

Where to start

EEC Background Record Check ↗