Help Finding and Paying for Child Care in Berks County
Early Learning Resource Center Region 13 is the office families in Berks County use for early education and child care questions. Staff help parents and guardians who want information on enrolling a child in a high-quality pre-K program, and families who need help paying for child care. Child care providers seeking support or training use the same office.
Region 13 serves Berks and Schuylkill counties. The office describes itself as a one-stop shop for early education needs, so a family with a young child can start in one place instead of contacting each program separately.
To get started, choose the service that fits your needs from the Regional Resources for Families listings, or call one of the offices and ask for help. The main number for both Region 13 offices is 833-229-6927. The Reading office can also be reached at 484-651-8000. Questions can be emailed to the regional director, Barbara Starkey, at ELRC13@cscinc.org.
The Reading office is at 1138 Rockland St., Reading, PA 19604, open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The region's second office is at 2335 West End Ave., Pottsville, PA 17901, also open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The page does not spell out who qualifies for help paying for child care, what documents to bring or how long an application takes, so ask when you call.
Source: elrc-csc.org/region-13, read September 20, 2026.
The details
In Early Learning Resource Center Region 13’s words
Each regional ELRC office is a one-stop shop for all your early education needs. Whether you are a parent or guardian, seeking information on enrolling a child in a high-quality pre-K program; need help paying for child care; or are a child care provider seeking support or training, our qualified staff is ready to assist.
Other sites
- Pottsville, 2335 West End Ave., Pottsville, PA 17901. Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Organization
Early Learning Resource Center Region 13
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This listing summarizes publicly available information from elrc-csc.org/region-13. Last recorded review: September 20, 2026. Contact the provider to confirm eligibility, hours and availability before you go. If something here is wrong, tell us.