Child Care Information Services of Bucks County
1.800.371.2109 (in Bucks County) 215.348.1283
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
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BucksChildCare.com now has several options to find a child care provider:


Click the icon above to perform a Provider Search through the State of PA.


Print out a list of child care providers in Bucks County by name.


By using our Classifieds section, you can post an ad to find a child care provider that meets your specific needs

ONLINE APPLICATION

>> Click here to apply online for child care and other services through COMPASS

CCIS WAITING LIST STATUS

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Due to a shortage of available funding, we currently cannot fund families on the Waiting List. However, once funds become available, Waiting List families will be notified immediately for placement in the order in which they were eligible and up to the limits of available funding.



Quick Links

>> Download an application here!

>> Want information on the subsidized child care program (Apple)? Click here

>> Interested in becoming a licensed child care provider? Click here to learn more

>> Click here to download the Parent Handbook for Subsidized Child Care

>> Looking for child care in your state?  Click here!

>> Sign up for our mailing list!!

>> Subsidy FAQ

>> Staff Directory

View Ads

>> Child Care Openings

>> Child Care Needed

>> Help Wanted

>> Situations Wanted

>> Goods 4 Sale/Wanted

>> Services Offered

>> Activities and Events

Have any questions?
E-Mail Us!!
Or call us at
(215) 348-1283

Site Functions

For Parents:

>> Child Care Search

>> Post an Ad

>> Financial Aid

>> Information

>> Child Care Openings

For Providers:

>> Licensing
Information

>> Information

>> Child Care Needed

Other

>> Community Bulletin Board

>> Activities and Events

>> Feedback

>> Directions

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Bucks ChildCare.com is designed and maintained by the Bucks County Child Care Information Service (CCIS). The Bucks County CCIS only makes referrals to child care providers, not recommendations and is not responsible for the quality of service or claims made by any persons.

 


This section is for new child care provider and established providers who are looking to enhance the quality of their facility and/ or promote their child care setting. Here you can learn about becoming a child care provider, get information on upcoming trainings and much more.


Provider Search through COMPASS
All licensed providers can now be found through the state's COMPASS website. Here parents can search for child care in their area based on their needs:

Soon, you will be able to update your listing. Please visit us again in the next few months to gain access to this feature.


BucksChildCare.com Site Functions:


Our Classifieds section is a great way to get the word about about available vacancies in your child care. When you post an ad, parents visit the site to view your ad and contact you directly. Post an ad today---it's FREE!


This section contains ads placed by parents with the details of their particular child care needs. Fill your child care opening today by viewing the Child Care Needs section or post an ad of your own.


Looking for new staff? Need equipment for your day care? Check out the Classifieds section or post an ad of your own!!


General Information:


If you are interested in becoming a provider or have questions about licensing, the Department of Public Welfare's website offers a lot of information. You can read about requirements who to contact for more information.


The Keystone STARS program is a new initiative by the Department of Public Welfare to help enhance the quality of child care in Pennsylvania. If you are not aware of it, here is some information about how you can participate. Our search function on this site lists the STARS ratings of all participating providers. See how it can help your child care setting! For more information, visit the PA Keys website or call the Southeast Region at (215) 271-1267.


The DPW website offers many links to training opportunities and organizations that can help you, your staff and child care facility.


For additional information regarding provider related issues, please visit the Department of Public Welfare website . For further information or to inquire about a specific provider, please contact the Southeast Regional Office at 1-800-346-2929.


Local Associations:

  • Quality Child Care Coalition: 800-770-4822 x2952
  • BCAEYC (Bucks County Assocation for the Education of Young Children)

For a directory of local associations, please click here to download one or call us at 1-800-371-2109 for a FREE printed copy.


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  BucksChildCare.com CCIS of Bucks County/ Apple Child Care Services, Inc.
70 W. Oakland Ave.
Doylestown, PA 18901
1-800-371-2109 (in Bucks County)
(215) 348-1283
FAX: (215) 348-9397

This site is sponsored and maintained by Apple Child Care Services, Inc., the Child Care Information Services of Bucks County. BucksChildCare.com is made possible by a grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare,
Governor Edward G. Rendell and Secretary of Public Welfare, Estelle Richman.