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Commonly Requested Child Care Licensing Forms

The Benefits of Developmental Monitoring and Screening for Young Children: English, Spanish, Somali, Arabic; Kidcentraltn(Development)

Center TN-ELDS Documentation Form

Child Care Criminal/Juvenile History & State Registry Review Disclosure Form

Child Care Emergency Preparedness Plan Checklist and Template (HS-3275)

Child Care Observation Documentation: Use of Developmental Learning Standards form

Criminal Background Check Transfer

Exempt Agency Health and Safety Checklist

First Aid Kit Checklist

Home TN-ELDS Documentation Form

Influenza Information Notification English Vietnamese

Personal Safety Curriculum Notification (HS-2984)  Spanish (HS-2984SP)  Vietnamese (HS-2984V)

Personal Safety Curriculum Notification for Drop-In Centers (HS-2994)  Spanish (HS-2994S)

Sample Child's Application English Vietnamese

Sample Child Care Provider Medical Report

Sample Kindergarten Parent Acknowledgement Form

Sample Professional Development Plan

Summary of Licensing Requirements For Child Care Agencies English Spanish Arabic Somali

Transmittal Authorization Form

Vehicle Inspection Sheet

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