Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) 18 – Philadelphia County
Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) 18 is the hub of child care information in Philadelphia County. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning, ELRC 18 helps families and early child care and education providers connect to services and provides them with access to all needed community resources.
PHMC implements the Early Learning Resource Centers in Regions 15, 18 and 19 on behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to provide a single point of contact for families, early learning service providers and communities to gain information and access services that support high-quality child care and early learning programs.
Additionally, PHMC is the administrator of the PA Child Care Works and Keystone STARS programs.
Resources for both families and providers on navigating early learning systems and programs include:
- Keystone STARS quality rating improvement system
- Child Care Works subsidized child care program
- Pennsylvania Early Intervention Program for children with developmental delays and disabilities
Family-specific resources include information on:
- How to choose the best child care program for your family
- Types of child care and early learning programs
Provider-specific resources include information on:
- Professional development opportunities
- Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC)
- Bureau of Certification Services
Contact Us
4601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
2801 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Eligibility Criteria
Families and licensed early learning providers in Philadelphia County
Referral Process
Information and resources are available to all. Specific programming on the ELRC site may involve its own referral processes or requirements.
