Important Notice – Immediate Action Required for Regulatory Compliance

There is a change to the Civil Rights Compliance process. There is a new Civil Rights Compliance form to be used when submitting a new licensing application, and a new Civil Rights Compliance Renewal form to be used when submitting a licensing renewal application.

Prospective child care providers seeking a new license will utilize the Civil Rights Compliance (CRC) form (HS 2126 9/24). The prior CRC form (HS 2126 8/22) is now obsolete and will be returned to providers if submitted on or after October 1, 2024. The CRC form (HS 2126 9/24) must be included in the packet submitted as part of any new license request.

For licensing renewals, a licensee will now submit the CRC Renewal form (HS 2125 9/24). The prior Attestation form (HS 2125 8/22) is now obsolete and will be returned to providers if submitted on or after October 1, 2024. The CRC Renewal form (HS 2125 9/24) must be submitted as part of a renewal application. The renewal notice will still be sent out 130 days prior to expiration.

If there are issues/questions on the submitted CRC or renewal form, a staff member from BEO or DHS will contact you.

If your license is issued by…

Submit your application AND your CRC form (if new license) or CRC Renewal (if license renewal) to:

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning* Child care providers should include their MPI number in the subject line and email the appropriate regional office:

• Central Region – Counties: Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, York, Adams, Lebanon and York
  • Email: RA-ocdelcertnchbg@pa.gov
• Central Region – Counties: Snyder, Perry, Juniata, Centre, Mifflin, Tioga, Lycoming, Northumberland, Union and Clinton
  • Email: RA-ocdelcertncsel@pa.gov
• Northeast Region
  • Email: RA-ocdelcertncscrant@pa.gov
• Southeast Region
  • Email: RA-ocdelcertse@pa.gov
    
• Western Region – Counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Potter, Venango, Warren, Washington and Westmoreland
  • Email: RA-ocdelcertwpittsbu@pa.gov
• Western Region – Counties: Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset
  • Email: RA-ocdelcdertwhollid@pa.gov

*Licensees who use CLS or PELICAN to submit renewal applications must submit the CRC Renewal form by email. The CRC Renewal form is not part of the electronic CLS/PELICAN renewal application process.

The new process is effective on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Existing licensees and applicants must begin following the new process on or before that date.

If you have any questions about the new process, please contact the applicable Office of Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Regional Office:

• Central Region (Harrisburg) 1-800-222-2117
• Northeast Region (Scranton) 1-800-222-2108
• Southeast Region (North & South) 1- 800-346-2929.
• Western Region 1-800-222-2149

If you have any questions or need assistance with the completion of your civil rights compliance application, please contact Bureau of Equal Opportunity Licensing office at 717-787-1579 or email RA-PWDHSCivilRights@pa.gov.

Thank you for your commitment to protecting the rights of Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens.