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Registration Open for OCDEL’s 2025 Early Childhood Education Conference
Registration is open for the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)’s 2025 Early Childhood Education Conference.
Nominations Open: Pennsylvania's Early Childhood Education Recognition
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is seeking nominations to recognize early childhood professionals for their accomplishments.
Reopening Facilities After Long-Term COVID-19 Closure
OCDEL outlines protocols on the reopening of and the renewal inspection process for certified child care facilities temporarily or permanently closed due to COVID-19.
Keystone STARS Designation Processes for FY 20/21
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released the Keystone STARS designation processes and protocols for fiscal year 20/21 (FY 20/21).
Crosswalk of 2020 Keystone STARS Performance Standards to Previous Version
A crosswalk document that can be used to compare the most recent version of the Keystone STARS Performance Standards to the new standards is available for child care providers.
OCDEL Issues Update On School-Age Child Care
As Pennsylvania public schools and private schools are finalizing and announcing full remote instruction or hybrid instruction model plans for the 2020-21 academic school year, OCDEL is offering brief guidance for parents who need expanded child care.
Renewal Inspections for Child Care Facilities Resume
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has resumed inspection activity for counties in the “green phase” of the state’s reopening plan.