Pennsylvania ChildcareLicensing Requirements
Stay compliant with Pennsylvania State Licensing regulations. Bloomily helps Pennsylvania childcare centers manage staff ratios, certifications, and emergency drills — all in one platform.
Staff-to-Child Ratios
Required ratios for Pennsylvania licensed childcare facilities
| Age Group | Staff : Children | Max Group Size |
|---|---|---|
Infants (0-12 months) birth to 1yr | 1:4 | 8 children |
Young Toddlers (12-24 months) 1 to 2yr | 1:5 | 10 children |
Older Toddlers (24-36 months) 2 to 3yr | 1:6 | 12 children |
Preschool (3-5 years) 3yr to kindergarten entry | 1:10 | 20 children |
young_school_age K through start of 4th grade | 1:12 | 24 children |
older_school_age 4th grade through 15yr | 1:15 | 30 children |
Bloomily automatically monitors staff-to-child ratios in real-time and alerts you when you're approaching limits.
Required Certifications
Certifications required for Pennsylvania childcare staff
Annual Training Hours (Pennsylvania)
Minimum annual clock hours of professional development per 55 Pa. Code § 3270.31 and Keystone STARS requirements
Director Qualifications (Pennsylvania)
Director education and experience qualifications per 55 Pa. Code § 3270.35
FBI Fingerprint Check (Pennsylvania)
FBI fingerprint-based federal criminal history check (IdentoGO) required for all staff; renew every 60 months per CPSL 23 Pa.C.S. § 6344.4
Fire Safety Training (Pennsylvania)
Annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional per 55 Pa. Code § 3270.31(e)(3)
Group Supervisor Qualifications (Pennsylvania)
Group supervisor education and experience qualifications per 55 Pa. Code § 3270.36
Health & Safety Basics (Pennsylvania)
Pre-service health and safety training (e.g. Better Kid Care "Health and Safety Basics") required within 90 days of hire per OCDEL/CCDBG
Mandated Reporter Training
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
NSOR Verification (Pennsylvania)
National Sex Offender Registry verification certificate required for child care staff per CCDBG/OCDEL
PA Child Abuse History Clearance
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (CY113) required for all staff; renew every 60 months per CPSL 23 Pa.C.S. § 6344.4
PA State Police Criminal Record Check
Pennsylvania State Police criminal history check (SP4-164) required for all staff; renew every 60 months per CPSL 23 Pa.C.S. § 6344.4
Pediatric CPR (Pennsylvania)
Pediatric CPR certification; at least one certified staff person on site at all times per 55 Pa. Code § 3270.31(e)
Pediatric First Aid (Pennsylvania)
Pediatric first aid certification; at least one certified staff person on site at all times per 55 Pa. Code § 3270.31(e)
Staff Health Assessment (Pennsylvania)
Initial health assessment including TB screening, then every 24 months, per 55 Pa. Code § 3270.151
Bloomily tracks certification expiration dates and sends automated renewal reminders before they lapse.
Emergency Drill Requirements
Required safety drills for Pennsylvania childcare facilities
Required Drills
Fire Drill
at least once every 60 days per §3270.94
Ref: 55 Pa. Code § 3270.94 (fire), § 3270.27 (emergency)
Lockdown/Security
component of annual emergency drill §3270.27
Ref: 55 Pa. Code § 3270.94 (fire), § 3270.27 (emergency)
Shelter in Place
component of annual emergency drill §3270.27
Ref: 55 Pa. Code § 3270.94 (fire), § 3270.27 (emergency)
Evacuation
component of annual emergency drill §3270.27
Ref: 55 Pa. Code § 3270.94 (fire), § 3270.27 (emergency)
Bloomily automatically schedules drills and tracks completion to ensure you never miss a requirement.
Pennsylvania compliance and operations resources
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