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OCDEL Announces Update to Health and Safety Pre-Service Training and PD Requirements
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has announced updates to health and safety pre-service training and professional development requirements.
Reminder: New Civil Rights Compliance Form Required for Submitting Licensing Applications and Renewals
Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Bureau of Equal Opportunity (BEO) is reminding certified child care providers to take immediate action for compliance regarding anti-discrimination laws and regulations by using a new Civil Rights Compliance form.
DHS Requests Feedback on Corrective Action Process Resources
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is requesting feedback from child care providers on recently developed corrective action process (CAP) resources through a new survey.
State Departments Extend Insurance Survey Deadline, Add Spanish Option
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) have developed a survey on health insurance in the child care industry and are asking child care providers to complete it.
PA DHS Accepting Applications for Children's Trust Fund Grants
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is accepting applications for the Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) grants.
Dr. Val Arkoosh Takes Office as Secretary of the Department of Human Services
Dr. Val Arkoosh officially became Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) on Thursday, June 29.
Fire Safety Inspection & Standards Changes
DHS now requires fire safety review of all child care facilities at each inspection.
Early Care and Education PDOs Announced
Regional Professional Development Organizations (PDOs) announced by OCDEL.
Paper Application for NSOR Verification Available
All new hires in PA are now required to submit a new NSOR application.