ChildCareEd Coupons in Pennsylvania - PA

Our online self-paced courses are approved to meet Pennsylvania’s annual child care training requirements, Keystone STARS professional development, and CDA credential competencies. As an IACET Accredited Provider, our continuing education hours are accepted statewide and nationwide.

Important Notice About Pennsylvania Pre-Service Training

Pennsylvania requires a specific, state-designated 6-Hour Pre-Service Health and Safety Training (Part 1 and Part 2), approved directly by OCDEL/PA Key.

ChildCareEd courses may NOT be used to fulfill the required Pennsylvania 6-Hour Pre-Service Health & Safety Training.

Only the official OCDEL/PA Key–approved modules—listed on The Pennsylvania Key website—may be used to satisfy this requirement.

Who Needs Pennsylvania Child Care Training?

Our approved courses support:

• Child Care Center Staff
• Group Child Care Home Staff
• Family Child Care Providers
• Directors & Administrators
• Group Supervisors & Assistant Group Supervisors
• Primary & Secondary Staff Persons
• Aides & Caregivers
• CDA Candidates

Whether you’re entering the field, renewing training, or advancing your qualifications, ChildCareEd provides flexible, approved professional development.

Annual Training Requirements – 12 Hours for All Staff

Pennsylvania requires a minimum of 12 clock hours of annual training for all facility staff working in:

• Child Care Centers
• Group Child Care Homes
• Family Child Care Homes

ChildCareEd offers over 200 online, self-paced courses that fulfill annual training requirements, with content covering:

• Health and Safety
• Child Development
• Supervision & Guidance
• Nutrition
• Curriculum & Learning
• Professionalism
• Family Engagement

Your completed courses are uploaded automatically to the Pennsylvania Key PD Registry when your Registry ID is attached to your ChildCareEd account.

CDA Credential Training for Pennsylvania Providers

Pennsylvania recognizes the Child Development Associate (CDA) as equivalent to 9 college credit hours in early childhood education or child development and 1 year of experience.

ChildCareEd offers the full suite of CDA trainings, including:

• Birth to Five CDA Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Home Visitor Credential Birth to 5
• CDA Infant/Toddler Renewal
• CDA Preschool Renewal
• CDA Family Child Care Renewal

These programs help Pennsylvania providers meet Keystone STARS, staff qualification, and career advancement requirements.

Pennsylvania Key Professional Development (PD) Registry Credit

The Pennsylvania Key PD Registry allows ChildCareEd to automatically upload your completed professional development hours directly into your Registry account.

ChildCareEd makes it easy for Pennsylvania child care providers to receive fast, accurate credit for state-required training:

1. Add your Pennsylvania Key PD Registry ID to your ChildCareEd account
2. Complete your online ChildCareEd course
3. ChildCareEd uploads your attendance weekly to the PD Registry
4. Allow at least 5 business days for your completion to appear in your Registry record

This streamlined process ensures Pennsylvania providers receive timely credit for Keystone STARS, annual training hours, and professional development requirements.

State Licensing Contact Information – Pennsylvania

Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services & Pennsylvania Department of Education

Address:
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126

Phone: (717) 787-8691
General DHS Contact Center: 1-800-222-0989
Email: RA-PWOCDELREG@pa.gov (regional licensing offices vary)

Website: https://www.pakeys.org/