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Pennsylvania Regulations
The regulations listed below are current as of June 29, 2010

Pennsylvania has three different documents regulating health and safety in child care.
Effective Date
Chapter 3270 - Child Day Care Centers May 2009
Chapter 3280 - Group Child Day Care Homes July 2009
Chapter 3290 - Family Child Day Care Homes July 2009

State Licensing Contact

Division of Regulatory Administration
Bureau of Certification Services
Office of Child Development
Department of Public Welfare
Contact Regional Office: http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/PartnersProviders/ChildCareEarlyEd/003670452.htm

Phone: To find the phone number for your regional office, please go to http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/PartnersProviders/ChildCareEarlyEd/003670452.htm
Web Page: http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/ChildCareEarlyEd/


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