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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539). The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Anna Whalen 915 Hill Ave Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

Senator Representative Carole Rubley Representative Louise Bishop Senator Ted Erickson Jennifer Lau From: [email protected] DECEIVED Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 11:48 PM To: IRRC %%gAPR-3 j&||:3l Subject: Support For Changes to PA Child Care Regulations "l""

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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539). The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Paige Vollmer 335 S. Baumstownn Rd Birdsboro, PA 19508

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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539). The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Bertha Johnson 151 W. Marshall Street, Bldg. 1 Norristown, PA 19401

Senator Vincent Hughes Representative Carole Rubley Representative Louise Bishop Senator Ted Erickson Jennifer Lau RECEIVED

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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539). The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Lauren Haag PO Box 105 Boalsburg, PA 16827

Senator Vincent Hughes Representative Carole Rubley Representative Louise Bishop Senator Ted Erickson Jennifer Lau 2539

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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539). The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Patricia Rota 235 Sharon Avenue Sharon Hill, PA 19079

Senator Vincent Hughes Representative Carole Rubley Representative Louise Bishop Senator Ted Erickson Jennifer Lau 2539

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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539). The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Jacquelyn Sharps 402 Sunrise Boulevard Elizabethtown, PA 17022

Senator Vincent Hughes Representative Carole Rubley Representative Louise Bishop Senator Ted Erickson Representative David Hickerneli Jennifer Lau 2539

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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539). The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Michelle Figlar 1820 Sidney Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203

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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539). The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Maxine Rizzio 226 East College Ave. York, PA 17403

Senator Vincent Hughes Representative Carole Rubley Representative Louise Bishop Senator Ted Erickson Jennifer Lau 2539

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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539). The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Rhea Starr 512 Bean Blossom Dr. Lancaster, PA 17603

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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539). The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect. As a physician and a member of the Board of Child Watch of Pittsburgh, I am acutely aware of the benefits and the significance of this legislation.

Sincerely, donald mrvos 409 wickford drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238

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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539). The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Amy Raslevich 10 Children's Way, Suite 200 Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Senator Vincent Hughes Representative Carole Rubley Representative Louise Bishop Senator Ted Erickson Jennifer Lau £S3°\ Gelnett, Wanda B. From: [email protected] RECEIVED Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 9:48 AM Subject: Support For Changes to PA Child Care ReguHHonttR 31 AM B 13 mmmwoRY wcowm IRRC mailbox

Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539). The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Kathy Bennett 862 Neighbors Way Perkasie, PA 18944

Senator Vincent Hughes Representative Carole Rubley Representative Louise Bishop Senator Ted Erickson Jennifer Lau P. v31 From: [email protected] \ RFOF VFD Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 8:07 AM ' ll~ v"' • To: IRRC Subject: Support For Changes to PA Child Care Regulations 2S8 MAR 2 I US 8' 49

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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539) . The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, terry waslow 847 Tyson Ave Roslyn, PA 19001

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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539) . The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Susan Howe11 2313 S. Hicks St. , PA 19145

Senator Vincent Hughes Representative Carole Rubley Representative Louise Bishop Senator Ted Erickson Jennifer Lau 2^39

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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare•s final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539). The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Michelle Klein 212 Homestead Lane Boalsburg, PA 16827

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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539) . The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Cindy McWilliams 506 Owl Hill Road Lititz, PA 17543

Senator Vincent Hughes Representative Carole Rubley Representative Louise Bishop Senator Ted Erickson Jennifer Lau From: [email protected] RECEIVED Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 7:43 PM T°: 'RRC Z0RM&R2I #( & 49 Subject: Support For Changes to PA Child Care Regulations mBoowmoN IRRC mailbox

Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539). The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Kathryn Bigley 3 0 Kenwood Dr. North Levittown, PA 19055

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IRRC mailbox Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539) . The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Karyn Heichel 1 Mayer Ave. Lancaster, PA 17601

Senator Vincent Hughes Representative Katie True Representative Carole Rubley Representative Louise Bishop Senator Ted Erickson Jennifer Lau 5S3Sr

From: [email protected] iilIIOL.1 VLZL/ Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 8:26 PM Subject: Support For Changes to PA Child Care RegulaTOffe1**" l1 m °' f/ moommsm IRRC mailbox

Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539) . The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, John White 3801 Market Street Suite 2 01 Philadelphia, PA 19104

Senator Vincent Hughes Representative Carole Rubley Representative Louise Bishop Representative Frank Oliver Senator Ted Erickson Jennifer Lau From: [email protected] RECEIVED Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 2:29 AM To: IRRC %MK#7i *M #49 Subject: Support For Changes to PA Child Care Regulations ' "" H ~

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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539). The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Eileen Mays-Voss 1601 N. Broad St. #100 Philadelphia, PA 19150

Senator Vincent Hughes Representative Carole Rubley Representative Curtis Thomas Representative Louise Bishop Senator Shirley Kitchen Senator Ted Erickson Jennifer Lau P^39

From: [email protected] RECEIVED" Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 4:57 PM Subject: Support For Changes to PA Child Care Regulations i«ft"mllt;l

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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539). The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Barbara Philpotts 31 Indian Spring Road Tunkhannock, PA 18657

Senator Vincent Hughes Representative Carole Rubley Representative Louise Bishop Senator Ted Erickson Senator Lisa Baker Jennifer Lau From: [email protected] ntwtlVtLJ Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 7:54 PM To* IRRC Subject: Support For Changes to PA Child Care Regulation^® MAR 2 I AM 8= f! 9 IWWI REGULATORY

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Dear IRRC mailbox,

I am writing to express my support for the Department of Public Welfare's final child care facility regulations #14-506 (IRRC # 2539). The regulations have not been updated since 1992. The final regulations before you reflect current best practices and research and serve to protect the health and safety of an estimated 300,000 children in approximately 9,000 child care centers, group child care homes and family child care homes. The regulations update requirements regarding a number of important issues including, care in important areas such as SIDS prevention, playground safety, staff tuberculosis testing, removal of recalled toys, and more. I ask that you support the regulations so they can take effect.

Sincerely, Barbara Kerwin 41 East Emaus Street Middletown, PA 17057

Senator Vincent Hughes Representative Carole Rubley Representative Louise Bishop Senator Ted Erickson Jennifer Lau