> Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Secretary of Human Services If it is to be, it must be WE! CCDBG Reauthorization: Supporting family and friend/neighbor providers in the transition to certification “If it is to be, it must be we!”

> Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Secretary of Human Services If it is to be, it must be WE! Video Message from Michelle Figlar, Deputy Secretary, Office of Child Development and Early Learning 2

> Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Secretary of Human Services If it is to be, it must be WE! Thanks to CCDBG: 3 More children will have quality early learning experiences Children will be safer in child care Families can better provide for their children

> Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Secretary of Human Services If it is to be, it must be WE! Let’s take a breath… Pennsylvania already meets many of the new requirements We have time! 4

> Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Secretary of Human Services If it is to be, it must be WE! Children will be safer in child care All certified providers, including –family child care homes; and –friend/neighbor caregivers receiving subsidy will receive annual inspections Child care staff will receive training on 10 health & safety topics like SIDS, pediatric first aid. Right now: 25% of family child care homes are inspected annually 13,600 children receiving subsidy in unregulated child care (June 2015) 5

> Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Secretary of Human Services If it is to be, it must be WE! Families will have more flexibility so children can stay in consistent child care settings 12-month eligibility period for families 90-day window for families to look for another job after a job loss Right now: Families re-determined every 6 months 60-day window for families to look for another job after a job loss Children experience turnover in caregivers 6

> Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Secretary of Human Services If it is to be, it must be WE! Families will have easier access to information Make available electronically information on –Provider inspection reports, –Best practices in child development, –Process for licensing and monitoring. Right now: COMPASS website Partner sites like PA Promise for Children Coming in 2016: Consumer Education Web Portal with links to relevant websites 7

> Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Secretary of Human Services If it is to be, it must be WE! More quality child care/ early learning will be available Increased quality set aside from 4%-9%, at least 3% for infants and toddlers. Early Learning and Development Guidelines Support the social- emotional health of children Right now: PA invests 9% quality set- aside; 2% for infants and toddlers Early Learning Standards Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation 8

> Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Secretary of Human Services If it is to be, it must be WE! CCDBG Timeline March 2016: State plans due November 2016: Inspections for family child care and friend/neighbor unregulated care Early 2016: 12- month eligibility period for families receiving Child Care Works September 2016: Priority for services for children experiencing homelessness September 2017: Criminal history background checks In place 2017 November 2017: Child care inspection results available on public website (PA already compliant)

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services A Closer Look: Certifying Family Child Care Homes and Friend/ Neighbor Caregivers Receiving Subsidy by November

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Upcoming Changes All family child care homes (FCCH) and friend/neighbor caregivers receiving subsidy will need to become certified by November

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Definitions Regulated –Any provider that falls under PA regulations for child care –Includes family, group and centers Unregulated –Caregivers that do not fall under PA regulations for child care –Includes relative/neighbor caregivers 12

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Let’s use these terms for regulated child care Registered –Currently family child care homes receive a certificate of registration Certified –Currently, group child care homes and child care centers receive certificates of compliance, annual inspections –By November 2016, family child care homes and friend/neighbor caregivers receiving subsidy will also become certified 13

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Timeline – “By November 2016” CCDBG: November 2016: Inspections for family child care and friend/neighbor unregulated care Pennsylvania regulations are updated to reflect CCDBG changes. Message to Providers: CCDBG will require 1) family child care homes; and 2) unregulated child care through friends and neighbors who receive child care subsidy; to become certified by November Providers will receive advance notice if Pennsylvania regulations are updated to meet the federal requirements before November 2016.

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Impact on Current Family Child Care Homes 15

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services What does this mean for current family child care homes? Annual unannounced inspections Professional development on 10 health & safety topics 16

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Opportunities for current family child care homes Show families that they have a safe and healthy space Learn ways to improve their program through the inspection process Network with other child care providers as they complete valuable professional development and work through inspection preparation Participate in Keystone STARS and earn a subsidy add-on 17

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Possible challenges for current family child care homes Fear of inspections, someone from the state coming into their homes Accessing professional development 18

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Impact on Unregulated Caregivers 19

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services What this means for friend/neighbor caregivers receiving subsidy Become a Family Child Care Home Obtain a certificate of occupancy Face-to-face orientation Pre-service inspection and annual unannounced inspections Clearances for household members Professional development on 10 health and safety topics 20

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Opportunities for friend/neighbor caregivers receiving subsidy Serve more children Receive higher subsidy rates Start their own business, and receive the benefits Connect with other providers, professional development Join Keystone STARS 21

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Challenges for friend/neighbor caregivers receiving subsidy May not be able to get a certificate of occupancy, or afford it May not be able to obtain/afford additional clearances May not want inspections, fear of someone from the state in the home 22

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Interim step – Registering as family child care home now Need certificate of occupancy Do not need pre- service inspection Do not immediately need high school diploma or equivalency 23

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Who’s exempt? Relative caregivers –Definition: Grandmother, grandfather, great grandmother, great grandfather, aunt, uncle or sibling who is over the age of 18 and does not live in the home. –Verify by: Both the parent and provider will sign an attestation confirming the relationship to the child. In-home care (related caregivers serving children in the child’s home) receiving subsidy Unregulated providers not receiving subsidy are exempt. 24

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services What will this mean for families? Opportunity: Safer care for many more children. Challenge: The possibility of having to move to other provider. 25

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Roles of Partners 26

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services What can we do now? Educate providers about the changes through: Face-to-face meetings and orientations Regular communications with providers ( , direct mail) Community partner communications (AEYC, CACFP, libraries) Give providers resources to prepare to: Earn their high school equivalency Obtain a certificate of occupancy Get comfortable with and ready for inspections 27

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Supporting our providers OCDEL is working with: Bureau of Postsecondary and Adult Education– getting equivalency classes, resources to providers PA Libraries – making computer/internet accessible for applications, professional development Department of Community and Economic Development– can we make it easier for providers to get their certificate of occupancy? Child and Adult Care Food Program – share information with providers and caregivers as part of their regular visits 28

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Flow chart graphic 29

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Resources everyone can share with providers Sign up for Certification Listserv and PA Early Education News List of high school equivalency classes and supports List of zoning authorities Small business supports Links to regulations Additional resources as available Providers interested in joining Keystone STARS can go to their Regional Key for help accessing these resources. 30

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services For Certification Reps Share information with current family child care homes Provide orientation for family child care homes and friend/neighbor caregivers Possible increase in family child care homes as friend/neighbor caregivers may become registered now If family child care homes and relative/neighbor caregivers interested in becoming a family child care home are also interested in joining Keystone STARS, refer them to their Regional Key Additional reps currently being hired to address increased workload 31

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services For CCIS Reps Explain changes to friend/ neighbor caregivers Some informational meetings for providers may take place at CCISs. Refer friend/neighbor caregivers to the Certification Office to begin the registration or certification process Support families if they need to switch child care 32

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services For Regional Keys Share information on changes with family child care providers. Coordinate professional development needed to meet new requirements. Provide start-up TA to providers interested in being certified and joining Keystone STARS. 33

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Keep the conversation going! 34

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Provider Focus Group Reflections 35

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services Feedback – Small Group Exercise What have you done so far to educate providers? How’s it going? What reactions have you heard from providers in your community? What additional questions do you have? What supports do you need to make this transition successful? What other partners can we reach out to that will help educate/support providers? 36

> If it is to be, it must be WE! Tom Wolf, Governor Pedro Rivera, Acting Secretary of Education | Ted Dallas, Acting Secretary of Human Services 37 “This new law truly represents a watershed moment in the history of the child care program and will have far-reaching implications for the over 1.4 million children served by the CCDF program as well as the children cared for alongside them.” Shannon Rudisill, Director, Office of Child Care