Background studies help keep children safe
State law requires a completed background study to provide child care. They are required for anyone living in the child care household or moving into a child care household over the age of 13.
Background studies are also required for child care providers and anyone assisting in a child care program. Fingerprinting may be required for adults and caregivers. Background studies need to be updated every five years.
Start a background study
For new applicants, background study information is included in your application packet.
For current licensed providers, submit a 
Data Collection Form if:
- You have a household member turning 13 or becoming an adult
- You have added or are going to add a caregiver in your program
Once received, your licensor will send you NETSudy 2.0 instructions. NETStudy 2.0 is the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families's background study system. It requires those submitting a background study to set up an account and enter the Data Collection form.
State background study information
Background studies for child care providers - Minnesota Department of Human Services
Background studies - Minnesota Department of Human Services
Child care provider FAQs - Minnesota Department of Human Services