Pennsylvania Child Care Information for Providers FAQs

• Q: What Is The Name Of The Agency That Regulates Child Care In Pennsylvania?
  A: The Department of Public Welfare is the supervising state agency for Child Care Providers. Every county also belongs to one of four Regional Child Development Offices. … More
• Q: Are There Different Types Of Day Care Providers In Pennsylvania? If So, What Are The Types?
  A: Yes. Pennyslvania classifies child care providers into three categories: Child Care Centers, Group Child Day Care Homes, Family Child Day Care Homes.
• Q: What Is A Child Care Center?
  A: A Child Care Center is a facility in which a provider cares at any one time for seven or more children unrelated to the provider.
• Q: What Is A Group Child Care Home?
  A: A Group Child Care Home is a residential/non residental facility in which a provider cares for more than six but fewer than 16 school age children, or up to 13 … More
• Q: What Is A Family Child Day Care Home?
  A: A Family Child Day Care Home is the residence of the provider and up to 6 children unrelated to the provider may be cared for.
• Q: How Do I Receive A License For A Child Care Facility?
  A: All applicants have to submit the applicable forms, undergo a background check, and have a facility inspection.
• Q: Are Child Care Facilities Subject To Inspection?
  A: Yes. All facilities are inspected prior to receiving a license and are inspected annually.
• Q: Do I Have To Undergo A Background Check?
  A: Yes. All applicants and potential child care employees must undergo a fingerprint background check for criminal convictions and child abuse incidents.
• Q: How Can I Find A Licensed Child Care Provider In My Area?
  A: You can contact your regional office to find licensed child care providers in your county.
• Q: Do Children In Day Care Require Vaccinations?
  A: Yes. All children need to have all vaccination appropriate for their age. There are limited exemptions for those with medical or religous reasons. The provider must … More

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