
Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 1 Satellite Office
Crawford County Office
378 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335
814-337-8055
Mercer County Office
Colonial Square
701 N. Hermitage Road
Bldg 2, Suite 26
Hermitage, PA 16148
878-202-4169
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Learn more at the PA DHS Website
ELRC Services of Crawford/Mercer Counties provides financial support to assist families with the costs for child care. It is a non-entitlement program for families who are income eligible and meet the non-financial eligibility criteria. The ELRC administers the subsidized child day care program; Assists in the payment for child care services to providers for services rendered; Determines family eligibility and manages the waiting list for subsidy; Refers suspected fraud to appropriate agencies; Works closely with the County Assistance Office (CAO).
Resource and referral services are available to assist participants and the general public with locating and selecting a child care provider that best suits their needs. Provider searches may also take place online at www.compass.state.pa.us/childcaresearch.
Note: ELRC does not guarantee nor is responsible for the quality of services delivered by the provider.
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