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CDA Program Available At No Cost to Eligible ECE Professionals
Trying Together is offering its Fall CDA program beginning August 29, 2023.
Summer Reminders from the Bureau of Certification
OCDEL’s Bureau of Certification issued a newsletter with regulation reminders for child care providers to keep in mind during the summer months.
Several OCDEL Announcements Deemed Obsolete
Six Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Announcements issued in 2008, 2011, 2013, and 2017 are now obsolete.
Resources for August Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
Fire Safety Requirements for Child Care
OCDEL has released two announcements to describe the fire safety requirements for Department of Human Services (DHS) certified child care programs.
July Recalls on Children's Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.
National Night Out Returns to Pittsburgh
The National Night Out (NNO) community-building campaign returns to the Greater Pittsburgh area on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
Parents Promoting Early Learning Study Opportunity
Parents Promoting Early Learning is seeking parents and their two-year-old (up to 36 months) and four-year old children to research how children learn and think.
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Available
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is available to help Pennsylvania families who have overdue water bills or at risk of losing water service for their home.