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Important Notice about University of Nevada Campus Extension Courses

Beginning July 1, 2025, The University of Nevada, Reno Extension office has implemented modest fees for select initial training courses previously available at no charge. Please email Cathy Pesklakai at UNR Extension (cpeshlakai@unr.edu) with any questions about this change and/or to learn more about their courses.

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The Consent and Release Form for Fingerprinting and Criminal History Review has been updated and is required for the background memo. A memo will not be issued without this form.

Consent & Release Form 2025

When to complete this form: 

  • When originally hired
  • When changing child care facilities
  • When being rehired
  • When obtaining a new background check

Background checks must be renewed every five years. All child care providers, caregivers, and teachers must be inputted within the licensing NABS system with uploaded and completed copy of their Consent and Release for licensing review.

Please see the linked form or access it on the Child Care Licensing Website. 

For questions, contact Child Care Licensing.