vID
For childcare center directors

Background checks for schools and childcare.

The staff list keeps changing after the first day of school. Screen teachers, substitutes, aides, and support staff for schools, preschools, daycare centers, and after-school programs, with every result in one place.

Start screening your staff

$25 per check · no subscription · set up in 5 minutes

A teacher leading a classroom of young children

Staff screening that keeps the whole year in view.

Teachers, substitutes, and support staff

Invite new teachers, classroom aides, cafeteria staff, and other employees to complete background checks. Track results for each person as you prepare your staff roster.

Preschool and after-school programs

Screen staff for daycare centers, preschools, tutoring, and enrichment programs. Pay per check as employees or contractors join throughout the year.

Applicant identity verification

Applicants scan a photo ID and complete a face match. This ties the background check to a verified person, including applicants you interview remotely.

Know which staff checks still need you.

Manual screening

  • Collect a screening form for each new employee.
  • Enter staff details into a provider portal by hand.
  • Track completed checks in a staff binder or spreadsheet.
  • Match screening records to your staff list before a licensing review.

With vID

  • Send screening invitations by email or text from your phone.
  • Capture applicant details from a photo ID scan and face match.
  • See completed, pending, and needs-review checks for every classroom.
  • Keep staff screening records together for your center's reviews.

How childcare staff screening works.

  1. 1

    Set up your center

    Create an account and choose a package in five minutes. Checks cost $25 each, with no contract required.

  2. 2

    Invite staff to complete a check

    Send invitations by email or text. Each applicant scans their photo ID and completes a face match on their phone.

  3. 3

    Review results and keep records

    Most checks return the same day. Review each result and keep the screening records together for your center.

Checks for education & childcare.

Recommended add-on: Continuous Monitoring

Automatic background re-checks every six months without re-enrolling staff or volunteers.

Screening requirements.

State education codes govern school staff

Most states mandate background checks for school employees and many contractors, with state-specific procedures and timelines. Your state's code determines the baseline.

Childcare licensing has its own pipeline

Licensed childcare programs (including CCDF-funded providers) typically require state-run fingerprint clearances that run outside any commercial provider. vID complements that pipeline — covering contractors, volunteers, enrichment staff, and roles beyond the licensing pathway.

All checks run through PBSA-accredited partners with FCRA disclosures and consent built into the candidate flow.

10xfaster turnaround with automation-assisted processing
$25flat per check — no subscription, no minimums
80%higher completion rates vs. manual-entry screening

Frequently asked questions.

Be ready for the next name on the staff list.

Set up your school or program in five minutes. Send the first invitations and keep track as new staff join throughout the year.

Start screening your staff