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)

• Guide for Completing Out of State Clearances Click Here

Click here to complete the required mandated reporter training.

• Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Trainings Approved by DHS

 JUST PD Registry: (NEED to Make Photo/Logo)

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

IMPORTANT: Step by Step Guide on How to Create a Better Kid Care Account

Log into Better Kid Care.  Complete the required 6 hour Health and Safety training.

• Centers-Group Care

  • Part 1: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care (3 hrs.) 

  • Part 2: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care (3 hrs.) 

• Family Care

  • Part 1: PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care (3 hrs.)  

  • Part 2: PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care (3 hrs.) 

 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 90 days.  Complete your Overview of Keystone STARS: Pennsylvania's Quality Rating System (QRIS) professional development, self assessment and professional development plan within 90 days.

 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