Child Care Providers including Early Learning Programs Listing Current Monthly Facility County Human Services
data.pa.gov | Last Updated 1 May 2023This list contains each open certified Child Care facility and other early learning programs in Pennsylvania as of the last day of the month. DISCLAIMER: OCDEL is not representing that this information is current or accurate beyond the day it was posted. OCDEL shall not be held liable for any improper or incorrect use of the information described and/or contained herein and assumes no responsibility for anyone's use of the information.
This dataset has the following 53 columns:
| Column Name | API Column Name | Data Type | Description | Sample Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Provider ID | mpi_id | text | Master Provider Index Numbers are used across the Department of Human Services to identify providers and service locations that participate in any of their programs. As such, they are used in PELICAN as a common identifier for all OCDEL programs, including Child Care Licensing, Early Intervention, PA Pre-K Counts, Head Start Supplemental and Keystone STARS. | 100226655 103475725 100138249 102715442 102280167 view top 100 |
| Master Provider Location ID | mpi_location_id | text | Master Provider Index Numbers are used across the Department of Human Services to identify providers and service locations that participate in any of their programs. As such, they are used in PELICAN as a common identifier for all OCDEL programs, including Child Care Licensing, Early Intervention, PA Pre-K Counts, Head Start Supplemental and Keystone STARS. | 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 view top 100 |
| Provider Type | provider_type | text | Child Care Center: A child care facility in which 7 or more children who are not related to the operator receive child care, Group Child Care Home: A child care facility in which 7 to 12 children of various ages or in which 7 to 15 children from 4th grade through 15 years of age who are not related to the operator receive child care, Family Child Care Home: A child care facility located in a home in which 4 to 6 children who are not related to the caregiver receive child care, Other: Early learning programs that are not regulated child care locations; may include private academic schools, family support programs, federal Early Head Start programs, federal Head Start programs, and school district/vocational-technical programs. | Child Care Center Family Child Care Home Other Group Child Care Home view top 100 |
| Facility Name | facility_name | text | The name of the facility where child care and other early learning services are provided. | THE GODDARD SCHOOL CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY U-GRO LEARNING CENTRES THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY EARLY CARE EDUCATION view top 100 |
| Facility Address | facility_address | text | The street address for the physical location where child care and other early learning services are provided. | 2147 MANTON ST 225 E 4TH ST 6350 N 2ND ST 1839 ELLSWORTH ST 412 REED AVE view top 100 |
| Facility Address (Continued) | facility_address_continued | text | The street address for the physical location where child care and other early learning services are provided. | 1ST FLOOR SUITE 1 2ND FLOOR SUITE 101 RD view top 100 |
| Facility City | facility_city | text | The city for the physical location where child care and other early learning services are provided. | PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURGH ALLENTOWN HARRISBURG LANCASTER view top 100 |
| Facility State | facility_state | text | The state for the physical location where child care services are provided. | Pennsylvania view top 100 |
| Facility State FIPS Code | facility_state_fips_code | text | These are the first 2 digits of the 5-digit Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code that designate the State association of the Facility. Each State has its own 2-digit number and each County within the state has its own 3-digit number which are combined into a 5-digit number to uniquely identify every US county. For more technical details: Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS PUBS) are issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) after approval by the Secretary of Commerce pursuant to Section 111 (d) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 as amended by the Computer Security Act of 1987, Public Law 100-235. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 6-4, Counties and Equivalent Entities of the U.S., Its Possessions, and Associated Areas -- 90 Aug 31, provides the names and codes that represent the counties and other entities treated as equivalent legal and/or statistical subdivisions of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the possessions and freely associated areas of the United States. Counties are considered to be the "first-order subdivisions" of each State and statistically equivalent entity, regardless of their local designations (county, parish, borough, etc.). Information gathered from census data - https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/ansi.html | 42 view top 100 |
| Facility Zip Code | facility_zip_code | text | The zip code for the physical location where child care and other early learning services are provided. | 19139 18102 19124 19143 19120 view top 100 |
| Facility County | facility_county | text | The county for the physical location where child care and other early learning services are provided. | Philadelphia Allegheny Montgomery Delaware Lehigh view top 100 |
| Facility County FIPS Code | facility_county_fips_code | text | The FIPS county code is a five-digit Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code (FIPS 6-4) which uniquely identifies counties and county equivalents in the United States, certain U.S. possessions, and certain freely associated states. This is the 3-digit part of the 5-digit county FIPS code specifically standing for the county associated with the facility. | 101 003 091 045 077 view top 100 |
| Facility Phone | facility_phone | text | The phone number for the physical location where child care and other early learning services are provided. | (412) 221-1980 (724) 834-1260 (215) 816-5587 (610) 437-6000 (610) 820-5333 view top 100 |
| Facility Fax | facility_fax | text | The fax number for the physical location where child care and other early learning services are provided. | (412) 221-4662 (888) 779-7763 (267) 893-5850 (724) 834-4863 (724) 430-4827 view top 100 |
| Facility Email | facility_email | text | The email address for the physical location where child care and other early learning services are provided. | kshowalter@philaymca.org dhslicensing@ymcapgh.org info@privateindustrycouncil.com skurowski@caswg.org cbarger@cdcenters.org view top 100 |
| Responsible Person First Name | responsible_person_first | text | The first name of the individual responsible for compliance with regulations. Note: this information is only available for certified providers. | JENNIFER Karrie MARK Jennifer Andrea view top 100 |
| Responsible Person Last Name | responsible_person_last_name | text | The last name of the individual responsible for compliance with regulations. Note: this information is only available for certified providers. | Showalter Osman JOHNSON WILLIAMS JONES view top 100 |
| Responsible Person Title | responsible_person_title | text | The Responsible Person's role within the facility. Note: this information is only available for certified providers. | OWNER DIRECTOR PRESIDENT CEO Owner view top 100 |
| License Number | license_number | text | Reference Number for the current Certificate of Compliance on record for the regulated child care facilities. The Certificate of Compliance is a document issued by the Department of Human Services to a legal entity permitting the entity to operate a specific type of facility at a specific location for a specific time according to applicable Department regulations. Note: this information is only available for certified providers. | N/A CER-00191485 CER-00206566 CER-00195374 CER-00195750 view top 100 |
| License Issue Date | license_issue_date | calendar_date | The date the Certificate of Compliance was issued to the legal entity. Note: this information is only available for certified providers. | 2024-02-28T00:00:00.000 2024-02-22T00:00:00.000 2023-12-01T00:00:00.000 2024-01-22T00:00:00.000 2024-03-01T00:00:00.000 view top 100 |
| License Expiration Date | license_exp_date | calendar_date | The date the Certificate of Compliance expires. Note: this information is only available for certified providers. | 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000 2025-02-22T00:00:00.000 2025-03-01T00:00:00.000 2024-12-01T00:00:00.000 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000 view top 100 |
| Child Capacity | capacity | text | The maximum number of children permitted to receive care in a child care facility at one time based on square footage of child care space and age of the children. School Age Provider identifies school-age programs located in a school building; physical site requirements do not apply for these providers. Note: this information is only available for certified providers. | 6 N/A School Age Provider 12 21 view top 100 |
| Early Learning Resource Center | elrc | text | The Early Learning Resource Center under which the Facility County is assigned. Pennsylvania's Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRCs) provide a single point-of-contact for families, early learning service providers, and communities to gain information and access services that support high-quality child care and early learning programs. | Early Learning Resource Center for Region 18 Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5 Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10 Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14 Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17 view top 100 |
| STAR Level | star_level | text | Performance Standards for the Keystone STARS initiative designed to improve, support, and recognize the continuous quality improvement efforts of early learning programs in Pennsylvania. The Performance Standards are grouped into four levels: STAR 1, STAR 2, STAR 3, and STAR 4. Each level builds on the previous level and utilizes research-based best practices to promote quality early learning environments and positive child outcomes. The standards address staff qualifications and professional development, the early learning program, partnerships with family and community, and leadership and management. | STAR 1 STAR 4 STAR 2 No STAR Level STAR 4 - ACC view top 100 |
| STAR Level Effective Date | star_level_effective_date | calendar_date | The most recent effective begin date for the STAR Level. | 2019-08-01T00:00:00.000 2019-07-30T00:00:00.000 2019-07-31T00:00:00.000 2019-05-28T00:00:00.000 2019-06-04T00:00:00.000 view top 100 |
| Negative Sanctions | negative_sanctions | text | Indicates if a negative sanction was issued at this location at any time during the location’s licensure. The negative sanction may be resolved and no longer active. A negative sanction means the Department has taken action to deny, refuse to renew, revoke, or downgrade a license to operate a child care program due to noncompliance with child care requirements. In the case of an unlicensed, illegal operation of a child care program, the Department orders the operator to cease and desist. Note: this information is only available for certified providers. | No N/A Yes view top 100 |
| PA Pre-K Counts | pa_pre_k_counts | text | Indicates if this facility provides a PA Pre-K Counts (PA PKC) program at this location. PA PKC is a state-funded pre-kindergarten program intended to reach children ages three and four who are at risk of academic failure due to income, language, cultural, or special needs. | No Yes view top 100 |
| Head Start State Supplemental Assistance Program | head_start_state_supplemental | text | Indicates if this facility provides a Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program (HSSAP) at this location. HSSAP is intended to reach low-income families with children ages 3 years to kindergarten who are at-risk for educational disadvantage. | No Yes view top 100 |
| School Age Provider | school_age_provider | text | Indicates whether or not this facility is known to provide child care for School Age children. NOTE: This is not an inclusive indicator, such that the facility listed as "No" may provide child care for School Age children, but it is not known to OCDEL. | Yes No view top 100 |
| Legal Entity Name | legal_entity_name | text | An individual, partnership, association, organization, or corporation responsible for the operation of a child care facility or location or other early learning program. | GREATER PHILADELPHIA YMCA KUEHG Corp ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE UNIT A CHILDS PLACE EXTENDED CARE INC AGENCY FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT OF NEPA view top 100 |
| Legal Entity Address | legal_entity_address | text | The physical address of the legal entity. | 400 FAYETTE ST 103 HIGHPOINTE DRIVE 475 E WATERFRONT DR 1013 W 9TH AVE 123 WYOMING AVE view top 100 |
| Legal Entity Address (Continued) | legal_entity_address_continued | text | The physical address of the legal entity. | Suite 250 Suite G Suite 311 SUITE 500 Suite 208 view top 100 |
| Legal Entity City | legal_entity_city | text | The city of the legal entity. | PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURGH ALLENTOWN HARRISBURG LANCASTER view top 100 |
| Legal Entity State | legal_entity_state | text | The state of the legal entity. | Pennsylvania Illinois Massachusetts Oregon Michigan view top 100 |
| Legal Entity State FIPS Code | legal_entity_state_fips_code | text | These are the first 2 digits of the 5-digit Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code that designate the State association. Each State has its own 2-digit number and each County within the state has its own 3-digit number which are combined into a 5-digit number to uniquely identify every US county. For more technical details : Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS PUBS) are issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) after approval by the Secretary of Commerce pursuant to Section 111 (d) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 as amended by the Computer Security Act of 1987, Public Law 100-235. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 6-4, Counties and Equivalent Entities of the U.S., Its Possessions, and Associated Areas -- 90 Aug 31 , provides the names and codes that represent the counties and other entities treated as equivalent legal and/or statistical subdivisions of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the possessions and freely associated areas of the United States. Counties are considered to be the "first-order subdivisions" of each State and statistically equivalent entity, regardless of their local designations (county, parish, borough, etc.). Information gathered from census data - https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/ansi.html | 42 17 25 41 26 view top 100 |
| Legal Entity Zip Code | legal_entity_zip_code | text | The zip code of the legal entity. | 15601 19143 19120 18103 19428 view top 100 |
| Legal Entity County | legal_entity_county | text | The county of the legal entity. | Philadelphia Allegheny Montgomery Delaware Lehigh view top 100 |
| Legal Entity County FIPS Code | legal_entity_county_fips | text | The FIPS county code is a five-digit Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code (FIPS 6-4) which uniquely identifies counties and county equivalents in the United States, certain U.S. possessions, and certain freely associated states. This is the 3-digit part of the 5-digit county FIPS code specifically standing for the county associated with the legal entity. | 101 003 091 045 077 view top 100 |
| Facility Latitude & Longitude | geocoded_column | point | Georeferenced column for use in creating mapping visualizations with both latitude and longitude based on the Facility address. | {"coordinates":[-79.071875009,40.01424599],"type":"Point"} {"coordinates":[-76.786391026,40.318597001],"type":"Point"} {"coordinates":[-75.116769977,40.348039987],"type":"Point"} {"coordinates":[-75.967550567,40.963493431],"type":"Point"} {"coordinates":[-78.81375296,41.656995999],"type":"Point"} view top 100 |
| Legal Entity Latitude & Longitude | geocoded_column_1 | point | Georeferenced column for use in creating mapping visualizations with both latitude and longitude based on the Legal Entity address. | {"coordinates":[-75.304610019,40.077037006],"type":"Point"} {"coordinates":[-80.06023299,40.687899003],"type":"Point"} {"coordinates":[-75.412428463,40.101375483],"type":"Point"} {"coordinates":[-75.665796351,41.408246735],"type":"Point"} {"coordinates":[-87.684214976,42.048040993],"type":"Point"} view top 100 |
| Master Provider Index | master_provider_index | text | MPI ID and MPI Location ID combined to create the unique MPI for each location in the list. | 100000550-0031 100000550-0032 100000550-0033 100000569-0007 100000765-0060 view top 100 |
| School District | school_district | text | The school district associated with the physical address of the facility where child care and other early learning services are provided. | Philadelphia City SD Pittsburgh SD Allentown City SD Upper Darby SD Lancaster SD view top 100 |
| PA House District | pa_house_district | text | The Pennsylvania house district associated with the physical address of the facility where child care and other early learning services are provided. | 192 190 198 201 22 view top 100 |
| PA Senate District | pa_senate_district | text | The Pennsylvania senate district associated with the physical address of the facility where child care and other early learning services are provided. | 7 3 8 14 4 view top 100 |
| Private Academic School | private_academic_school_ | text | Indicates if this facility provides a Licensed Private Academic School (PAS) program at this location. PAS are licensed and regulated by the State Board of Private Academic Schools, whose rules, regulations, and standards are concerned with quality education, teacher certification, attendance and courses of study, which closely parallel public-school requirements. These schools are primarily nonsectarian. | No Yes view top 100 |
| Family Support Program | family_support_program | text | Indicates if this facility provides a Family Support program at this location. OCDEL provides voluntary, evidence-based home visiting and community-based programs that help parents improve their parenting skills, resulting in healthier pregnancies and improved child health, learning, development, and well-being. These services are provided through a combination of state funds, the federal Title IV-B - Family Center funds and the federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting grant program. | No Yes view top 100 |
| Federal Early Head Start | federal_early_head_start | text | Indicates if this facility provides a Federal Early Head Start (Federal EHS) program at this location. Federal EHS programs provide family-centered services for low-income families with very young children (infants and toddlers). These programs are designed to promote the development of the children and to enable their parents to fulfill their roles as parents and to move toward self-sufficiency. | No Yes view top 100 |
| Federal Head Start | federal_head_start | text | Indicates if this facility provides a Federal Head Start (Federal HS) program at this location. Federal HS is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. | No Yes view top 100 |
| School District Vo Tech Pre K Program | school_district_vo_tech_pre_k | text | Indicates if this facility provides a School District or Vo Tec Pre-K program at this location. Programming is determined locally and can serve 3–4-year-old, at-risk children. | No Yes view top 100 |
| Subsidy Agreement | subsidy_agreement | text | Indicates if this regulated child care facility has an agreement with the regional eligibility agency and receive payment for providing care to children who participate in the subsidized child care program. | Yes No view top 100 |
| Subsidy Infant Toddler | subsidy_it | text | Indicates if this facility has subsidy children enrolled with the following care levels: Infant, Young Toddler, or Older Toddler. | No Yes view top 100 |
| Subsidy Preschool | subsidy_ps | text | Indicates if this facility has subsidy children enrolled with the following care level: Preschool. | Yes No view top 100 |
| Subsidy School Age | subsidy_sa | text | Indicates if this facility has subsidy children enrolled with the following care levels: Young School-Age or Older School-Age. | Yes No view top 100 |