Washoe County Child Care Work Permit Cards: Authorization Form Required

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Everyone visiting the Sheriff’s Office in Washoe County to obtain either a new or a renewal child care work permit card is required to bring their Authorization Form with them to their appointment.

For child care center employees, the authorization form must be signed by the director or owner of the child care center.
However, center directors and owners may NOT sign the back of their own applications; instead, theirs must be signed by Washoe County Human Services Agency.
For family child care homes and group homes, the authorization form must be signed by Washoe County Human Services Agency.

Please call 337-4470 with any questions, or to obtain an authorization signed by Washoe County Human Services Agency.

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Washoe County Child Care Work Permit Cards: Authorization Form Required

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