Child Care Information Services


Helps eligible families pay for child care expenses at their chosen provider. Offers customized child care provider listings upon request. Provides "getting started" information to persons interested in opening a child care facility. Offers community resource and referral services to all families.

This project serves Clarion and Jefferson Counties.


Finding Child Care


Parents and child care providers form an important partnership in the healthy development of children. Choose a provider that meets your family's needs. Child Care Information Services is here to help you!

  • CCIS provides information to families on what to look for when choosing a child care provider.
  • CCIS provides listings of registered and certified child care providers. The lists are customized for each family based on their child care needs with regard to location, ages of children, type of facility preferred, hours and days child care is needed, etc.
  • It is important to choose a child care provider that meets your family's needs.  There are several types of child care facilities:
    • Family Day Care Home: A state registered family residence with one caregiver providing care for up to six children at any one time who are not related to the caregiver.
    • Group Day Care Home: A state certified facility providing care for seven to twelve children.
    • Day Care Center: A state certified facility providing care for seven or more children.
    • Relative/Neighbor Care: A person who cares for three or fewer children, at any one time, who are not related to the caregiver.  Care is provided in the Relative/Neighbor's own home.
  • There are other Early Care options available to families.  CCIS staff can provide contact information upon request.
    • Head Start: A preschool child and family development program available at no cost to eligible families.
    • Pre-K Counts: A half or full day pre-kindergarten program provided at no cost to eligible families. Classes may be held in local schools, Head Start sites and at some child care facilities.
    • Nursery and Preschool Programs: Part-time or full-time programs that provide services to preschool children. Financial assistance to attend Nursery and Preschool programs is NOT payable through CCIS.

Community Action, Inc. and Child Care Information Services (CCIS) does not endorse, recommend or underwrite the service of any child care facility, nor does it comment on the quailty of care rendered.
 
For specific information regarding a certified or registered child care facility or to report a complaint about a child care facility, contact the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) - Western Region office toll free at 1-800-222-2149.
 

Paying for Child Care 


CCIS may be able to help pay for your child care if you:
  • Meet income guidelines (call the CCIS for details) AND
  • Meet work and/or training requirements
  • Must work a minimum of 20 hours a week, or
  • Can work at least 10 hours a week and attend an approved college or training program at least 10 hours a week
  • Are eligible for child care as determined by the County Assistance Office
  • Are a teen parent enrolled in High School.  Teen parents do not have to be working and will not go to a waiting list.
  • Meet other applicable requirements.
CALL THE CCIS for an application or APPLY ONLINE at http://www.compass.state.pa.us.  Compass is a website providing online access to social services for Pennsylvanians. The site is secure and your information is kept completely confidential.

Please note not everyone needs an application. Please call CCIS for more details.
 

Opening A Child Care Facility


CCIS staff can provide information to anyone interested in opening a child care facility or expanding a current program.

You can also visit these websites for additional information:


Contact Information

Local Phone: (814) 938-5866
Toll Free: (877) 580-6739
Fax: (814) 938-5917
 
Visit Us
Community Action, Inc.'s East Mahoning Office
2nd Floor of the PNC Bank Building
200 East Mahoning Street
Punxsutawney, PA
 
Mailing Address
CCIS of Clarion and Jefferson Counties
c/o Community Action, Inc.
105 Grace Way
Punxsutawney PA 15767-1209
 
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 
While our office is closed on all state holidays, our phone and fax are always available.



Partner Websites

Clarion Link Resource Directory



www.clarionlinkrd.com

Mission Statement

To provide and coordinate activities which alleviate poverty, promote family self-sufficiency and advance community prosperity.

Vision Statement

To be recognized as a premier organization dedicated to solving social and economic problems of the community.

Contact Information

105 Grace Way
Punxsutawney, PA 15767-1209
Phone: (814) 938-3302
Toll Free: 1-800-648-3381
All persons are provided services without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, sex, ancestry, union membership, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national or ethnic origin, disability and without regard to whether the person is a victim of a violent crime (including domestic violence). Equal Opportunity Employer.


This site was financed in part by a grant from the federal Department of Health and Human Services
under the Administration of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development.


The official registration and financial information of Community Action, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State
by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.