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OCDEL Releases Announcement on Curricula and Developmental Assessment Tools in Keystone STARS
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Policy and Professional Development has released an announcement to provide information on approved curricula and developmental assessments for use by Keystone STARS 3 and 4 programs.
OCDEL Announces CCW Base Payment Rate Increase for DHS Certified Providers
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Policy and Professional Development has released an announcement on an increase to Child Care Works (CCW) base payment rates for Department of Human Services (DHS) certified providers.
Safety Tips for Keeping Children Safe on the School Bus
With school back in session, Early Learning Resource Centers 1 and 2 are offering some tips for school bus safety.
Brown Clarifies Provider Agreements in Video Announcement
Shante’ A. Brown, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s deputy secretary, has released an announcement regarding updated provider agreements for certified child care providers.
Provider Agreements for Certified Child Care Providers Updated
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released updated provider agreements for certified child care providers.
ELRC Region 5 Requesting Feedback on Evening Phone Hours
The Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 is asking Allegheny County families and child care providers to complete a brief survey on evening phone hour offerings.
Allegheny County Family Resource Map Highlights Supports for Locals
The Allegheny County Family Resource Map provides caregivers of young children and other residents in Allegheny County the opportunity to locate available supports closest to them.
ELRC Region 5 Now an Infant Formula Bank
The main office of the Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 in Downtown Pittsburgh is now an infant formula bank location of the Greater Pittsburgh Infant Formula Bank.
COVID-19: Child Care Operations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and important updates related to child care operations.