New ECE Professionals 101

• Application

• Resume

• Transcripts/Copy of Degree

• (2) Reference Letters/Letters of Recommendation

• Physical Form

• Child Care Employment Verification Form

Click here to complete the following:

• FBI Fingerprinting

• Child Abuse Clearance

• State Police Criminal Records Check

• Click here to download and print the DHS Disclosure Form

• National Crime Information Center/National Sex Offender Registry (effective July 1, 2020)

Click here to complete the required mandated reporter training.

Click here to create an account with Better Kid Care. Log into Better Kid Care.  Check with your director to find out which orientation applies to your position. 

Log into Better Kid Care.  Complete the required 10 hour health and safety training.

• Get Started with Center-based Care - Revised 2022 (10 hours)

• Get Started with Home-based Care - Revised 2022 (10 hours)

Log into Better Kid Care.  Complete the required 10 hour health and safety training.

• Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (K6.2, C1, CDA6; 10 hours)

• Get Started with Home-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (K6.2, C1, CDA1; 10 hours)

 Work with your center Director to complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR.

• Ensure the instructor is PQAS certified in Pediatric First Aid/CPR

• Ensure the training is focused on Pediatric First Aid/CPR

• Ensure the card was issued by an approved program

• Ensure new staff are trained within 90 days of hire

 For Stars 2, 3 and 4 programs:

• Click here to create an account with the Professional Development Registry.

• Log into the PD Registry to complete your profile and submit your career pathway level application within 60 days.  Complete your Overview of Keystone STARS: Pennsylvania's Quality Rating System (QRIS) professional development, self assessment and professional development plan within 90 days.