STARS First Steps

Is your passion working with children? Have you thought about becoming a certified child care provider? KEYSTONE STARS CAN HELP!

“The Keystone STARS program interested me because I am always striving to do my best and reach my goals. Being able to reach out to the people in Keystone STARS and getting the help I needed, when I needed it, is most valuable to me.”

Maeanne, Fayette County

As a certified, Keystone STARS provider you can:

• Serve more children (family providers can serve up to six children).
• Show families that you have a safe and healthy space for their children because you meet Pennsylvania child care health and safety regulations.
• Receive a higher reimbursement rate through Child Care Works.
• Apply for other grant programs, such as the Pennsylvania Child And Adult Care Food Program.
• Obtain liability insurance that protects your business and your home.
• You may be able to deduct more on your taxes, increasing your net profit.

To find out the other great opportunities Keystone STARS offers to help you become a certified child care Keystone STARS provider, contact your local Early Learning Resource Center (visit www.raiseyourstar.org and search by county or zip code)!

• Learn more about the eligibility requirements for Keystone STARS!