West Philadelphia Child Care Network

WPCCN
4117 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 267-531-5245
Fax: 267-531-5249

The mission of The West Philadelphia Child Care Network (WPCCN):

The WPCCN strengthens early education and child care in West and Southwest Philadelphia through professional training, resource development and advocacy.

WPCCN SERVICES

Keystone Stars

* Keystone Stars approved professional development opportunities
* Keystone Stars technical assistance
* PQAS certified instructors
* DPW credit hours
* Assist practitioners next achieve next Keystone Star Level

WPCCN staff of seasoned Early Childhood professionals is experienced in providing Keystone Stars technical assistance in these areas: Curriculum Development, Content and Activities; Child Development; Professional Development; Program Administration; Conflict Resolution and Health and Safety. Call Norma Latham at 267-531-5245 ext 108

Professional Development Opportunities

Professional Development opportunities are facilitated by certified PQAS instructors, WPCCN offers classes and sessions that meet DPW requirements and Keystone Stars standards. Instructors provide useful information, effective strategies and up-to-date research on how to create a quality child care environmnet for children. To learn about our professional development programs contact Kweli Archie at 267-531-5245 ext 106

How to "start-up" a Family Child Care

A 12 hour course teachers potential practitioners how to develop policies, set rates and understand the Keystone Stars system; to identify Basic Marketing techniques and learn about Child Development; to review the Health and Safety regulations of the city and the State plus learn about resources to help support your business. Call Kweli Archie at 267-531-5245 ext 106

WPCCN also offers an Independent Child Development Associate (CDA)
A 120 hour course to prepare students for the CDA credential. The CDA is fast becoming "the" earliest standard for professional quality required by Keystone Stars and most Early Childhood Programs. The CDA credits can be used towards an Associates Degree. Call Kweli Archie at 267-531-5245 ext 106

Resource Room

A toy, activity, and book lending library and resource center for child care practitioners: family-based, neighbor and relative, and centers. Practitioners can borrow materials and equipment to support children's learning.

Resource materials include: Infant Toddler toys and music, Literacy Book Packs, Dramatic Play and Active Play equipment, and theme kits filled with an assortment of toys, books, and activities in many areas: Math, Science, Multi-Cultural, Social Studies, Music, and Art; also Teacher Resource and Parenting Books and much, much more. Call Betsy Berger at 267-531-5245 ext 101

Resource Room Hours

Tuesday-1:00pm-7:00pm
Wednesday and Thursday-1:00pm-5:00pm
Appointments and "Walk ins" are welcomed.

MEMBERSHIP
$5.00 IndividualFamily Child Care Provider

$15.00 Child Care Center