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
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.
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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.