PA Key Important News & Updates
PA Department of Health
Child and Adult Food Program
Bureau of Certification/Child Care Licensing
Contact Your Regional Office - Each office is responsible for child care facilities located in specific counties grouped by geographic area. Concerns or complaints about child care providers can be directed to the Regional Child Development Office.
Certified Child Care Regulations The DHS Child Care regulations are available on the internet; they will no longer be available in print form. Each set of regulations (Child Care Centers, Group Child Care Homes, Family Child Care Homes, apply to the operation of that facility type. While on the website, determine in which type of child care facility you are interested. View the regulation.
Required professional development and training
- Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR
- Fire Safety
- Certification Health and Safety Basics
Self-Assessment Checklist to Support Certification Compliance These tools were designed to help child care facilities achieve compliance with the Certification Regulations. Find the tool that matches your facility type by clicking here.