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Professional development opportunities which meet DPW requirements

Increased professional knowledge

Enhancements to the quality of child care offered

Professional guidance

• how to start/expand a child care program
• state regulations
• health & safety
• child development issues
• developmentally appropriate practices
• business practices

Connections to Caregiving
A pre-service training series for those interested in becoming state regulated as a Family Child Care Home or in starting or expanding to a Group Child Care Home.

P.A.C.E. (Providing Advanced Child Care Education)

A training series available to York County home based providers who have been in business a minimum of one year.  This includes on-site mentoring and technical assistance.

Current information about today's child care trends affecting the workplaces

Networking opportunities

Current statistical data on the rates and supply of child care in a specific area

A professional resource library

Call Robin Trimmer at (717) 854-2273 x 247 or (800)864-4925 x 247 for more information

Child and Adult Care Food Program

Reimbursement to family and group child care providers for nutritious meals and snacks served through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (funded by the US Department of Agriculture through the PA Department of Education)