Protecting Children Is a Non-Negotiable Responsibility.
Schools, childcare centers, and youth organizations have a legal and moral obligation to screen everyone with student access. ABS delivers thorough, compliant screening that meets your state's specific requirements.
"Every adult with student access should be screened — not just paid employees."
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Why Thorough Screening Is Critical in Education
The stakes in education and childcare screening are higher than in any other industry. Here's what's at risk when screening gaps exist.
Protecting Children Is a Non-Negotiable Responsibility
Schools, childcare centers, and youth organizations have a legal and moral obligation to screen everyone who has access to children. A single failure can result in devastating harm, litigation, and loss of licensure.
Credential Fraud Is More Common Than You Think
Teaching credential fraud and falsified education histories are a real risk. Verifying licenses and degrees before hire protects your institution from liability and ensures your students are taught by qualified educators.
State Licensing Gaps Create Compliance Exposure
Education and childcare licensing requirements vary significantly by state and role. Gaps in your screening process can result in regulatory violations, loss of accreditation, and funding consequences.
Volunteer and Contractor Screening Is Often Overlooked
Many institutions screen employees but overlook volunteers, coaches, contractors, and parent helpers who have equal access to students. Every adult with student contact should be screened.
Built for Education & Childcare Compliance
Screening Services for Education & Childcare
Criminal Background Check
Multi-jurisdictional criminal history search — county, state, and federal — with sex offender registry check required for all roles with minor access.
Child SafetySex Offender Registry Search
Nationwide sex offender registry search covering all 50 states — a non-negotiable requirement for any role involving contact with children.
Credential VerificationEducation Verification
Confirm degrees, certifications, and teaching credentials from accredited institutions — essential for licensed educators and administrators.
Professional License Verification
Verify active teaching licenses, childcare certifications, and professional credentials against all 50-state licensing board databases.
Federal Criminal Records Search
Search federal court records for serious offenses not captured in county-level searches — critical for all roles with vulnerable population access.
Employment Verification
Confirm prior employment history and titles to validate teaching experience and identify gaps that may require explanation.
Drug Screening
Pre-employment drug testing for educators, childcare workers, and school staff in safety-sensitive roles.
SSN Trace & Identity Verification
Verify candidate identity and surface complete address history to ensure all jurisdictions are searched.
Trusted by Schools and Childcare Organizations Nationwide
"We screen every teacher, aide, volunteer, and contractor who enters our buildings. ABS handles the volume and their compliance team keeps us current on state requirement changes."
"As a childcare center operator, background screening is our most important risk management tool. ABS gives us thorough, fast results and their team understands the specific requirements for childcare licensing."
Frequently Asked Questions
Screen Everyone With Student Access.
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