Find High-Quality Child Care
Finding a local child care program can be challenging. There are dozens of local programs, but which one is best for your family? What does 'high-quality' mean in child care? Who can help you feel confident in your child care decision?
At ELRC Region 5, ACDHS, and our partners at The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers and Trying Together want to make the task of finding high-quality child care easier for you. To assist with this, ELRC Region 5 has curated some printable and online resources. More will be added in the near future.
Local
Find available child care spots in real time with the Allegheny Child Care tool.
View a printable document with helpful tips on, "How to Find, Choose, and Pay For High-Quality Child Care" and the Spanish version (PDF).
View a printable checklist for families with questions for early learning providers during COVID-19 and the Spanish version. (PDF)
State
Filter and search child care providers in Pennsylvania by age group served, Keystone STARS quality rating, and more.
National
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
NAEYC set 10 standards based on its accreditation model to help families make the best decision when they are looking for child care.
For more questions on finding high-quality child care in Allegheny County, please contact us at 412.350.3577.