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In conjunction with the Governor's plan, we lifted the temporary conditions listed in Phase 4. Providers are to continue to be in compliance with the rules or requirements for their facility type and with all local ordinances. Because the risks associated with Covid-19 are still a threat, we encourage providers to follow the CDC's Guidance for Operating Child Care Programs during COVID-19.

Beginning on May 1, 2021, all new covered individuals will need to fully clear the CCL background check prior to becoming involved with child care in your program. The Utah Department of Health Office of Background Processing and Security will no longer temporarily clear new covered individuals who are missing fingerprints or fingerprint fees.

During inspections, licensors will ask to see a government-issued photo ID (or a copy of that ID) for each covered individual. This is to verify the identity of the covered individual and to ensure all covered individuals passed the background check.

Until June 30, 2021, DWS will continue paying the $20 Background Check Fee. This is funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the "CARES Act" (Public Law 116-136).
Fingerprints and the $33.25 fingerprint processing fee are still required.

In coordination with Child Care Licensing, the Office of Child Care created the following Child Care and COVID-19 FAQ documents: Frequently Asked Questions for Parents; Frequently Asked Questions for Providers; Frequently Asked Questions for Businesses; and Frequently Asked Questions for Schools. The information in these documents will be updated frequently and you can check back regularly for the latest information.

To see the number of child care facilities closed due to COVID-19 and those that closed for reasons not related to Covid-19, go to the COVID-19 Closure Report. This report is updated daily.

For the latest information about the Coronavirus in Utah, go to coronavirus.utah.gov.