Dear LCCC Student,

The Lehigh Carbon Community College Teacher Education Department and the Early Learning Center are committed to providing you with authentic lab student experiences as part of your educational fieldwork requirements. If you are already employed in an appropriate setting and are approved to complete your lab hours at your place of employment, you do not need to read further.

If you are not employed in an educational facility, there will be options presented during your first class session each semester. A successful start will depend on how prepared you are to begin your lab and fieldwork experience on time. Be prepared by completing all the necessary paperwork prior to the start of classes.

The necessary paperwork to get you started is described in detail for you on the next page. Read over the directions carefully. You will be able to find more information and the forms to document your experience in your program manual. The manual can be purchased at the LCCC bookstore. The Early Learning Center will provide you with a brief orientation to the center during the first week of classes so you can have the best experience possible. Your instructor will discuss your lab/fieldwork placement times during classes. Make sure to bring your full week class schedules to your ECE/ECI Classes.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Sincerely,

Teacher Education Faculty and Early Learning Center Staff

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The following information and forms need to be completed by the start of the semester for successful completion of lab hours at Early Learning Center, Lehigh Carbon Community College's on-campus child care center. If you choose to complete your lab at your place of employment or other community-based sites, they must be approved by your college instructor the first week of classes.

Lab File Checklist

Required:

1. Verification of age (such as copy of your driver's license)2. Telephone/contact number (write the contact number on the page with your verification of age)3. Copy of high school diploma4. Two (2) written non-family references – You may use the forms included in this packet5. Copy of a current Health Assessment – Need upon arrival6. Disclosure (Complete at first visit)7. PA State Police Criminal Record Check* see below8. PA Child Abuse History Clearance* see below9. Emergency Management Plan Training (Child Care Center will provide)

Recommended: 1. Copy of certificate of First Aid Training2. Copy of certificate of Fire Safety Training

*If you already possess a current (within one year) criminal record and child abuse clearanceplease bring the original with you to your first lab session. We will make a copy for your lab file.Tips for completion of the forms: 1. Act 34 - PA Criminal Background (On-line)

Results are usually instantaneous. Make sure you hit "yes" to get a copy.http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/background_checks_%28act_114%29/7493/act_34_background_checks/601379 Cost $10

2. Act 151 - PA Child Abuse History (Online)Results are mailed or can be viewed and printed at the website.https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis Cost $10

3. Act 114 - FBI Clearance – Fingerprinting (Online)Register online. Choose Department of Human Services KG6ZJ.www.identogo.com

4. Health Assessment: (Go to dpw.state.pa.use.publications/forproviders/childcareforms/index.html)Use form CD 322 (2/12) Type or Print legibly with INKMake an appointment with your health care provider, provide them with the form

Be sure to make copies of both form one and two and the money orders before sending so you have proof of your application. You will need them to complete the disclosure statement on your first visit if you have not already received your clearances back prior to your first lab experience.

Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention Program Manual (7/17)

Subject: New Vendor for Digital Fingerprinting and What It Means for You

The Commonwealth has transitioned to a new vendor for digital fingerprinting. The new vendor, IDEMIA, is now accepting registrations and completing Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprinting for Pennsylvania agencies.

You are required to pre-register before you go to your fingerprinting site. Once pre-registered, you may walk in during a location's posted hours of operation or you can schedule an appointment in advance. You do not have to schedule an appointment; however, scheduling an appointment may lead to lesser/no wait times.

To pre-register for an FBI Background Check and find a fingerprinting location, applicants should go to www.identogo.com.

IDEMIA uses Service Codes to identify the reason an applicant is being fingerprinted. This Service Code is required to complete the pre-registration process. For Child Care and other Early Learning Program Professionals, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has provided the following clarification identify the Service Code to be utilized.

If an applicant does not have a service code, this information, along with the description of other DHS service codes, are available on www.KeepKidsSafe.pa.gov under GET A CLEARANCE.

How to Pre-Register for Fingerprinting 1. Go to www.identogo.com.2. Enter your zip code into the box labeled Find the nearest IdentoGO Center.3. Select the location most convenient to you. (You will have a chance to change this later in the process).4. Click Schedule an Appointment located in the blue box on the right-hand side of the page. An appointment is not

required, but it is recommended.5. Click on Digital Fingerprinting on the lower left side of the page.6. Enter the appropriate code from below.

Service Code Applicant Type Department OCDEL 1KG6ZJ DHS Volunteer Department of Human

Services Unpaid individuals who are not included in the regulatory ratio in child care and other early learning programs. The Volunteer Clearance cannot be used later for evidence of a clearance for employment purposes.

1KG738 Child Care Services/ Program Employee or Contractor

Department of Human Services

Child Care Center and Group Child Care Center/Home Staff operating under 55 PA Code Chapters 3270 or 3280.

1KG74S Family Child Care Home Provider

Department of Human Services

Family Child Care Home Staff operating under 55 PA Code Chapter 3290.

1KG756 Employee >=14 Years Contact w/ Children

Department of Human Services

Early Learning Programs such as Family Center, Head Start, or Home Visiting.

1KG78K Individual >=18 Years in Licensed Child Care Home

Department of Human Services

Non-staff persons who reside in the residence where child care services are offered under 55 PA Code Chapters 3270, 3280 or 3290.

After selecting the Service Code: 1. Select Schedule or Manage Appointment on the new screen.2. Complete the fields for your name and contact information. Then click on Next until all registration pages are

complete.3. Select the Location and Time if scheduling an appointment. Appointments are not required, but are recommended.4. Select which documents you plan to use on the day of your appointment. Make sure you have them when you go

for your fingerprinting.5. Payment is due at the time of fingerprinting. When pre-registering, indicate what form of payment you will be

using at the fingerprinting site.6. Money order, certified check, cash or credit card are accepted. Certified checks and money orders can be made

payable to MorphoTrust.7. IMPORTANT! When you go to be fingerprinted, you will receive a receipt with your name, amount paid, and

authorization number printed on the receipt. The receipt includes the date and time you were fingerprinted. Theauthorization number that prints on the receipt is the number that you can use to check their status on the IdentoGOsite. This receipt can also be used as verification that you have applied for your FBI clearance.

Those without internet access can call 1-844 321-1201 to pre-register for fingerprinting.

Lab Student's Personal Reference (only required for on-campus lab)

__________________________ will be attending Early Learning Center Child Care as a lab student to fulfill the Early Childhood Education course requirements. Since working with children requires tremendous responsibility, we are concerned about integrity, dependability, emotional stability, the ability to work with children and adults, and the potential to learn the skills of child care.

Listed below are traits associated with success. Rank the traits "E" for excellent. "G" for good, "F" for fair, and "NK" for no knowledge.

_____ professional _____ cooperative _____ confidential _____ dependable _____ creative _____ orderly _____ enthusiastic _____ punctual _____ energetic _____ patient _____ mannerly _____ understanding _____ responsible _____ positive _____ adaptable _____ pleasant

How long have you known this lab student? ______________________________________________

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What do you consider this lab student's best qualities? ______________________________________

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Would you recommend this lab student to work with young children? _________________________

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Comments ________________________________________________________________________

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Signature ________________________________ Phone Number _____________________

Address ________________________________ Date _____________________________

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PERMISSION FOR REFERENCE INFORMATION

I hereby give permission to __________________________ to complete a personal reference for me that will be kept on file at Early Learning Center Child Care.

_____________________________________________ Signature of Lab Student

PERM10-uu (5/5/14) TWO completed forms required for on campus lab.

Lab Student's Personal Reference (only required for on-campus lab)

__________________________ will be attending Early Learning Center Child Care as a lab student to fulfill the Early Childhood Education course requirements. Since working with children requires tremendous responsibility, we are concerned about integrity, dependability, emotional stability, the ability to work with children and adults, and the potential to learn the skills of child care.

Listed below are traits associated with success. Rank the traits "E" for excellent. "G" for good, "F" for fair, and "NK" for no knowledge.

_____ professional _____ cooperative _____ confidential _____ dependable _____ creative _____ orderly _____ enthusiastic _____ punctual _____ energetic _____ patient _____ mannerly _____ understanding _____ responsible _____ positive _____ adaptable _____ pleasant

How long have you known this lab student? ______________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

What do you consider this lab student's best qualities? ______________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Would you recommend this lab student to work with young children? _________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Comments ________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Signature ________________________________ Phone Number _____________________

Address ________________________________ Date _____________________________

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PERMISSION FOR REFERENCE INFORMATION

I hereby give permission to __________________________ to complete a personal reference for me that will be kept on file at Early Learning Center Child Care.

_____________________________________________ Signature of Lab Student

PERM10-uu (5/5/14) TWO completed forms required for on campus lab.