Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) announced an opportunity to increase the bonus amount provided through the Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention (CCSRR) Program. 

Are you a family child care owner looking to strengthen your business? Do you currently care for children as a relative provider but are considering becoming licensed?

A Pennsylvania initiative that provides funding to local organizations to create playful learning experiences for people of all ages in public spaces was recently highlighted in a post by the Zero2Eight substack.

The 2026 Meaningful Play conference has opened submissions for those interested in leading a variety of activities, from games to talks, at the conference.

PA Promise for Children has recommended a list of activities that correspond to the topics of math, social-emotional development, literacy, and science and included two children’s books per subject to pair with the activities.

Most children do not get enough sleep for a variety of reasons, from being energized and not wanting to go to bed to being overwhelmed by homework.

ELRC Region 5’s formula bank sites fed nearly 5,000 babies and distributed more than 30,000 cans or bottles of formula in 2025, according to a year in review for the formula bank.

To celebrate National Nutrition Month, the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program (IECMH) has compiled a list of resources that can help caregivers make nutritious choices for the children in their care.

This month’s Buzzword is COSTUME, which means a distinctive style of dress.