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Allegheny County Rapid Response Team
The ELRC Region 5 has joined forces with early childhood community partners in Allegheny County to create a Rapid Response Team that provides immediate support in the event that a child is in danger of suspension or expulsion.
COVID-19 Added to List of Reportable Communicable Diseases
The Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Health (DOH) has added COVID-19 to the list of reportable communicable diseases for child care programs.
ELRC Region 5 Holiday Hours
ELRC Region 5 offices will be operating on a modified schedule for the holidays.
Base Rates for CCW Reimbursements to Increase January 1
Effective January 1, 2022, base rates paid to child care providers participating in CCW will increase. The new base rates are now available online.
Child Care Masking Order Lifted
On December 10, 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a ruling that ended the Acting Secretary of Health’s order that masks must be worn by children age two and older, educators and staff in child care settings.
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.
Happening Now: Pennie Open Enrollment Period
The 2022 Open Enrollment Period for Pennie — Pennsylvania’s official health and dental insurance marketplace — is happening through January 15, 2022.
Child Care Certification Regulation Requirements to be Reinstated
To maintain compliance with the OCC federal requirements, certain child care regulations extended under Act 73 of 2021 will be reinstated January 6, 2022.
Call for Presenters for the OCDEL/PA Key Annual Meeting for Pre-K Counts and Head Start Supplemental Assistance
The Pennsylvania Key is seeking presenters to share their expertise and inspiration at its annual grantee meeting on March 23 and March 24, 2022. Attendees will be administrators and/or lead teachers from Pre-K Counts and Head Start Supplemental Assistance teams.