Does the background check requirement apply to family child care providers?

Yes, the definition of child care provider in the law includes family child care providers (except those who care only for relatives). Child care staff members are anyone who is employed by a child care provider for compensation or anyone whose activities involve the care or supervision of children for a child care provider or unsupervised access to children.  For family child care homes, this includes the proprietor or caregiver requesting a check of herself/himself, as well as any other individuals in the household that may have unsupervised access to children.

(Reference: Section 658H(i))