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Upcoming Deadline: CDA Renewal Amnesty Program
Pennsylvania early care and education professionals with a lapsed or expired CDA Credential can apply for the amnesty program until December 31, 2021.
CDA Renewal Amnesty Program Deadline Extended to December 2021
Pennsylvania early care and education professionals with a lapsed or expired CDA Credential can apply for the amnesty program.
UPDATED: COVID-19 Vaccinations for Education Professionals
National and state initiatives are prioritizing eligible teachers, school staff, and child care workers who want to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Child Care Drinking Water Testing Program
Eligible schools and child care facilities can receive free water lead testing and related training and technical support through the Pennsylvania Voluntary Lead in Child Care and School Drinking Water Testing Program.
CDA Renewal Amnesty Program Deadline Extended to June 2021
Pennsylvania early care and education professionals with a lapsed or expired CDA Credential can apply for the amnesty program.
Guidance on Using Masks & Cloth Face Coverings
Learn more about the use of masks in early learning from recent guidance provided by OCDEL.
Deadline Reminder for FBI Background Checks
People needing Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal history background checks as a condition of employment must obtain them by December 31, 2020.
OCDEL Releases Final COVID-19 Provider Survey
OCDEL is encouraging child care providers to complete a monthly survey to better understand the success and challenges child care providers are experiencing as they operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
OCDEL Releases August COVID-19 Provider Survey
OCDEL is encouraging child care providers to complete a monthly survey to better understand the success and challenges child care providers are experiencing as they operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.