Regulated Child Care Provider
- Who is considered a Regulated Child Care Provider?
- What is PELICAN Child Care Provider Online Services?
- How do I begin using the Provider Online Services?
- How do I sign up for Online Attendance?
- What are Keystone Keys?
Who is considered a Regulated Child Care Provider?
There are three (3) categories of regulated providers, which include Centers, Group Day Cares, and Family Day Cares. In order to be certified, child care providers must be in compliance with the regulations explained in DHS regulations Chapter 3270 for Centers, Chapter 3280 for Groups or Chapter 3290 for Family providers.
What are the PELICAN Child Care Provider Online Services?
As a regulated provider, you have access to a variety of Child Care Provider Services at your fingertips. You can:
- Manage your PELICAN Child Care Provider Certifications
- View and update your provider profile information in PELICAN Child Care Works for child care referrals
- Access and submit monthly CCIS attendance invoices
- View and print child care provider forms and information plus much more!
How do I begin using the Provider Online Services?
In order access the resources available, you will have to create an account. You may do so at on www.pelican.state.pa.us/provider
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Help Desk at 1-800-491-3818 Monday – Friday 7:30am-4:30pm.
How do I sign up for Online Attendance?
As a certified child care provider, you have the ability to access your CCIS attendance invoice online. Once you have established your provider login on the Department of Public Welfare website (www.pelican.state.pa.us/provider), you can opt in to sign up for the online attendance.
Once you are signed in to the Provider Self-Service site, click on Manange Facility, then CCIS Attendance Invoice Participation. Select Online Submission Type for each location, if applicable, then click Save.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Help Desk at 1-800-491-3818 Monday – Friday 7:30am-4:30pm.
What is the Keystone STARS program?
This is a program for certified child care providers committed to providing quality child care based on set standards of quality. These providers will receive technical assistance and financial support to help enrich their program. Participation in the Keystone STARS program is voluntary.
For more information on the Keystone STARS, please visit www.pakeys.org and type Keystone STARS in the Search tab.
