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PA Provider Advisory Board Members
A diverse group of 40 early childhood professionals from across the state have been working to identify the needs of the early childhood workforce.
Suspended Child Care Certification Regulations to be Reinstated October 31
OCDEL has announced some child care certification regulations relating to indoor child care spaces, child growth and development reports, and school-age children will be reinstated October 31, 2022.
2022 Annual Lights On Afterschool Event
On October 20, 2022, celebrate Lights On Afterschool, a nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and communities.
September Recalls on Children's Products
Here is a list of September child-related recalls collected from the major federal agencies.
Summer P-EBT for PA Children Approved
Eligible families will receive a Summer P-EBT payment of $391 per child for June, July, and August months.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness for ECE Workforce
Early Childhood Educators may now be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness even if they were not eligible before.
Free School Breakfasts to Begin in October
Pennsylvania schools will begin providing free school breakfasts during the 2022-2023 school year beginning October 1, 2022.
Participate in Early Childhood Wage Survey
Children First and Reinvestment Fund with Start Strong PA are conducting a survey to determine the wages of early childhood educators across Pennsylvania.
Child Tax Credits Available to Be Claimed
Certain individuals may still be able to receive their unclaimed Child Tax Credit if they have not filed taxes this year.