Serving Region 3: Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Indiana & Lawrence Counties
BECOMING A Certified CHILD CARE Provider
Who to Contact
If you are interested in opening a certified child care provider, please:
- Contact The Department of Human Services Licensing office for Western Region for more information at (800) 222-2149
- Visit the PA Key website for information and first steps on becoming a certified child care provider.
Definitions of Care Settings
- CENTER: A child care center is a facility in which seven or more children unrelated to the operator receive child care services. A child day care center must have a certificate of compliance (license) from DHS in order to operate.
- GROUP: A group care home is a facility in which seven to 12 children unrelated to the operator receive child care services. A group child care home must have a certificate of compliance (license) from DHS in order to operate.
- FAMILY: A family child care home is a facility in which four, five or six children unrelated to the operator receive child care services. A family care home must be located in a home and must have a certificate of compliance (license) from DHS in order to operate.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications.
They should apply via the COMPASS website and DHS will determine eligibility.
Apply at:
www.compass.state.pa.us or by phone at 1-866-550-4355. On-site County Assistance Office (CAO) services are available if clients cannot access online services or need assistance that cannot be accessed through the COMPASS website, the myCOMPASS PA mobile app, or by calling the Customer Service Centers at 215-560-7226 for Philadelphia clients or 1-877-395-8930 for clients in all other counties.