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Childcare Reimbursement

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Are you a parent/guardian attending the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Pennsylvania Educators and Partners Conference (August 4-7, 2026), in-person at the Lancaster County Convention Center or virtually?

Do you have a child/children 5 years of age or younger?

If so, you may be eligible for child caregiver reimbursement.

Child caregiver reimbursement is available through the Early Intervention and Technical Assistance (EITA) for parents/guardians of children 5 years of age or younger to attend conference sessions without their children.

Guidelines for reimbursement

  • Child caregiver reimbursement is available for families with children 5 years of age or younger. Families are responsible for making their own arrangements for childcare.
  • Child caregiver reimbursement is provided for both in-person and virtual attendance at the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Educators and Partners Conference, August 4-7, where it is expected that families participate without their children.
  • The allowable rate for childcare is $15.00 an hour, up to 10 hours a day.
    • The reimbursement is per family, not per child.
    • Reimbursement can include the time of the event, as well as reasonable travel time before or after the event (to drop off or pick up a child from the location of caregiver), however cannot exceed 10 hours a day.
  • Caregivers for your child/children who are eligible for reimbursement include: a non-custodial family member, friend, or a childcare agency/provider.
    • Reimbursement is not included for primary caregivers such as custodial family members.
    • A name and signature of the caregiver is required for documentation for reimbursement.
  • Eligibility: Families/ guardians who have children 0-5 years who are attending the conference in-person or virtually. Reimbursement will be processed upon verification of conference attendance.

Information for submission is located at the top of the form. Reimbursement is through Tuscarora Intermediate Unit, the fiscal office of Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA). Please be on the lookout for a reimbursement check from Tuscarora Intermediate Unit.

Please complete and submit the form below no later than September 04, 2026. Participant registration, attendance, and child(ren) will be verified. Please allow 6-8 weeks for reimbursement to be processed.

Reimbursement Form Link:

Please complete this form and submit no later than August 31, 2026

Early Childcare Reimbursement Form


Questions?   Contact Lisa Gragg lgragg@pattan.net or Tom Miller CampInspiration@pattan.net