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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.
Taking Personal and Professional Responsibility for Anti-Racism Work
As educators and caregivers, we have a responsibility to ensure children, family members, and colleagues live in a world that is free of racism and discrimination.
Certain Regulatory Requirements for Certified Child Care Facilities Suspended During the COVID19 Pandemic
The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent mitigation measures have impacted certified child care facility operations and ability to comply with some regulatory requirements.
Updated: CCW Payment Modifications Due to COVID-19 Impact
Effective June 1, 2020, CCW payment will continue to providers.
LISC-Truist Grants to Help Small Businesses, Families
The LISC-Truist partnership will help small businesses and nonprofits sustain operations as well as bridge the digital divide that prevents millions of people from accessing quality job and educational opportunities in rural and urban communities, including in Pennsylvania.
Guidance for Summer Programs Opening in Yellow and Green Phases
Gov. Tom Wolf announced on May 22 that summer programs for children and pools can operate in counties that are in the yellow and green phases of the state’s COVID-19 phased reopening plan.
New Portal Helps Allegheny County Families Find Child Care
Allegheny Child Care is a free search tool provided to caregivers of young children to locate available child care spots.
CARES Act To Fund Nearly 7,000 Child Care Centers
$51 million of funding from the CARES Act will support child care providers in Pennsylvania.
New Certification Inspection Instrument & Worksheets Now Available
CII and worksheets are now available for all child care facility types.