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Fill Vacancies with Allegheny Child Care
The Allegheny Child Care tool gives caregivers and parents of young children the opportunity to search real-time availability at Allegheny County licensed child care, preschool, school-age, and virtual programs. For that reason, it’s important that providers update their listings.
Deadline Extended for Round Three CARES Act Attestation Form
OCDEL has extended the attestation form submission deadline for the third round of CARES Act funds to September 25.
Allegheny County Immunization Clinic Offering Walk-In Flu Vaccines
The Allegheny County Immunization Clinic is offering flu vaccinations from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Daily Pennsylvania and Allegheny County COVID-19 Cases
Daily COVID-19 reports for the state of Pennsylvania and Allegheny County.
'Hello Baby' Website Offers Resources for Parents
The website was created for parents to quickly and easily find local resources.
Policy Change: Parents Caring for Their Own Children in Child Care
OCDEL has issued temporary changes to the policy regarding parents and caregivers caring for their own children in a child care setting during the COVID-19 pandemic-related Proclamation of Disaster Emergency.
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).
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.
COVID-19: Updates for Educators & Families
ELRC Region 5 is regularly providing updates for early educators and families, including resources, operations updates, FAQs, and news.