Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
01/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/28/2026 16:24
Shapiro-Davis Administration Announces Expanded On-Site Child Care at Capitol Complex to Support Commonwealth Employees and Strengthen State Workforce
January 28, 2026- Harrisburg, PA
Shapiro-Davis Administration Announces Expanded On-Site Child Care at Capitol Complex to Support Commonwealth Employees and Strengthen State Workforce
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Secretary of Administration (OA) Neil Weaver, Department of General Services (DGS) Secretary Reggie McNeil, andPublic Utility Commission (PUC) Vice Chair Kimberly Barrowjoined child care staff, teachers, and parents at the Keystone Early Learning Center (KELC)to celebrate the opening and ribbon-cutting ofan expanded new facilitythat increases access to on-site child care for Commonwealth employees working in the Capitol Complex.The expansion will significantly increase capacity, adding space for 68 additional kids and bringing the total that can be served at the KELC to 162.
The expanded child care capacity responds to growing demand from state employees with young children and reflects the Shapiro-Davis Administration'scommitment to supporting working families, attracting Pennsylvanians seeking a career in public service, and continuing to build a strong, competitive Commonwealth workforce. Reliable, affordable child care is a critical factor in recruiting and retaining talent - and a key part of making state government the best place to work in Pennsylvania.
Lt. Governor Davis, who serves as co-chair of the Early Learning Investment Commission, emphasized the importance of a coordinated, whole-of-government approach to addressing child care access across Pennsylvania. Under the Shapiro-Davis Administration, agencies including the Departments of Administration, General Services, Community and Economic Development, Aging, and Labor & Industryare working together to improve access to high-quality child care - both for Commonwealth employees and for families statewide.
Speakers in Order:
Andrea Jackson - Director, Keystone Early Learning Center
Lieutenant Governor Austin DavisNeil Weaver - Secretary, PA Dept. Office of Administration Reggie McNeil - Secretary, PA Dept, of General Services Kimberly Barrow - Vice Chair, PA Public Utility Commission Katie McGowan - President, Keystone Early Learning Center Parent's Association
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