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.
Now Available for Licensed Child Care Providers In Region 3
Early learning Connections announces the implementation of the Rapid Response Team.
The Rapid Response Team is a short-term support that provides resources and classroom management techniques to help in the prevention of a child's suspension or expulsion from a licensed childcare.
Licensed childcare providers, as well as parents/guardians of children attending licensed childcare providers, in Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Indiana and Lawrence Counties can request support by contacting:
Jennifer Lohr, RRT Coordinator
Call: 724-287-2761x316
email: RRTRegion3@earlylearningconnections.org