Bradford/Sullivan/Tioga child care information system
Contact Information
220 Main Street
Unit 1
Towanda, PA 18848
Tom Guinane, BA, Director
Phone: (570) 265-1760 / (800) 369-3599
Fax: (570) 265-0315
Email: guinanet@bradfordco.org
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Services Provided
- Administers the subsidized childcare program, providing essential coordination of services throughout Bradford, Sullivan and Tioga Counties
- Determines eligibility and authorizes services for publicly subsidized childcare
- Performs resource and referral services
- Manages a waiting list of eligible families for whom insufficient funds or lack of openings precludes immediate placement
- Executes provider agreements
- Manages provider payments
Department Description
The Child Care Information System of Bradford/Sullivan/Tioga Counties manages the subsidized day care service in Bradford, Sullivan and Tioga counties. The CCIS determines eligibility, manages subsidized funds, authorizes services, manages a waiting list and pays providers for services. Center care, group care and home day care are available. There are sliding fee scales and private pay fee schedules. Some sites have after school and summer programs for school age children.