Child care is a partnership between parents and child care providers. Child care facilities are responsible for providing an atmosphere conducive to children's safety, growth, and development.
Parents are responsible for selecting programs that are appropriate for their children.
By working together, child care centers and parents can ensure a bright future for children. Listed below are the four types of state regulated child care programs available. As a parent, you should choose the program that meets your family's needs. BlueCHIP of Pennsylvania BlueCHIP is a state supported health care program that is administered in Central Pennsylvania by the Caring Foundation of Central Pennsylvania. Capitol Blue Cross and Pennsylvania Blue Shield benefits are provided to eligible children who meet age and income requirements.