Regional Resources for Providers
The Bureau of Certification Services is responsible for the regulation of all child care centers, group day care homes and family day care homes in Pennsylvania.
The certification bureau receives inquiries regarding a variety of topics, including:
- The requirements and process for opening a child care facility.
- The statutes and regulations for operating a child care facility.
- The status and compliance history of specific facilities.
- The complaints regarding child care facilities.
Southeast Certification Office
801 Market Street
Suite 5132
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-560-2541
Toll Free: 800-346-2929
Professional Development Organization
The PDO is breaking down barriers to accessing higher education for the early childhood practitioner. The PDO can provide no-cost/low-cost tuition and other learning supports. Staff can work with a higher education liaison to support their enrollment in a certificate, CDA or degreed programs.
Public Health Management Corporation
(ECE PDO at PHMC)
500 Market Street
Centre Square East
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 267-546-4184
Toll Free: 1-877-201-6899
Fax: 267-765-2397
Email: [email protected]
Tuition Assistance
There are several available options for practitioners to obtain financial assistance when planning their career path. Rising STAR Tuition Assistance is provided through the PA Key and PACCA offers TEACH. See the following links to learn more.
Directors Network
ELRC Region 16 facilitates monthly Directors Network groups. These groups provide the child care owner, director and leadership team an opportunity to network with other child care programs, share resources and address concerns facing the ECE community. Directors Network invitations are found on the monthly Provider Link Newsletter. You can also reach out to your Quality Coach for information on the next meeting.
MaryAnn Lang
484-560-2083
[email protected]
Lauren Ditzler
610-762-1470
[email protected]
Laurie Stenger
610-393-3235
[email protected]
Stephanie Ferber
484-764-5223
[email protected]
Find Your Elected Official
The actions of our government have an enormous impact on the future of our children and the early childhood community. Every vote matters! Find out who your elected official is and where they stand on the issues, visit Legislative Alert Center.