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Child care directors, administrators, and owners in Pennsylvania are invited to a live demonstration of the new Keystone STARS pre-designation and designation applications. Join the PD Registry on July 28 to learn how to navigate the new process and more.

Keystone STARS Designation System

On July 28, the PD Registry team is hosting a live demonstration of the new Keystone STARS pre-designation and designation applications for child care directors, administrators, and owners in Pennsylvania. The new applications will officially launch on October 1, 2021 and will streamline the designation process for providers.

A demonstration recording will be available on the Pennsylvania Key website. In-depth training on how to apply for Keystone STARS designation in the PD Registry will be available in August 2021.

Live Demonstration Dates

For Center-Based Child Care Programs

• • Wednesday, July 28, 2021  |  1 – 2 p.m.  |  Register

For Family and Group Child Care Programs

• • Wednesday, July 28, 2021  |  6:30 – 7 p.m.  |  Register

Other Ways to Prepare

Other ways directors, administrators, and owners can prepare for this transition include:

• • completing an individual or personal PD Registry profile;
• • applying for placement on Pennsylvania’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) Career Pathway;
• • assisting staff in completing their PD Registry profile and applying for Career Pathway placement; and
• • claiming their organization profile for their program.

The Pennsylvania Key offers tip sheets and video tutorials on how to complete these steps and more. For more events, visit our Events Calendar.