Professional Development

PA Keys to Early Learning is a statewide system administered out of the State Office of Child Development Early Learning for improving and promoting quality child care. Programs can participate in the Keystone STARS quality improvement program and receive grant money for their improvements. Staff members may be eligible for funding to support their professional development. The Key offers a statewide training calendar; visit the PA Keys site for more information.

Grants, Community Engagement Groups, and other services are administered through five regional Key offices around the state. Click here to find your regional Key office.

PA Keys Intranet

Child daycare teachers in Pennsylvania have to complete professional development activites every year. Training hours can be submitted to and tracked on the PA Key Office on their Intranet Site.

By logging into the Intranet, you can:
Register for professional development events
View your professional development history
Apply online for the PA Keys to Professional Development Refund Program

PennAEYC

Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children