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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.
Strategies to Foster Risk Taking During Outdoor Play
The National Association for the Education of Young Child (NAEYC) has provided five strategies to help early childhood educators foster risk taking in play.
Child Care Providers to Invited to Join Family and Group Child Care Home Committee
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is inviting child care providers to lend their voice to the importance of Family Child Care Homes and Group Child Care Homes in the field of early childhood education through a new committee.
ECE Professionals Invited to Participate in Workplace Well-Being Research Study
OCDEL has announced an opportunity for early childhood education (ECE) professionals to participate in an early access research study.
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.
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.
Reminder: CDA Renewal Amnesty Program Deadline Extended
Due to recent event with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Council of Professional Recognition has extended the deadline for the Child Development Associate (CDA) Renewal Amnesty program.
Statewide Campaign Aims to Address Health in ECE
Make early care and education programs healthier with statewide initiative.