News
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.
Round Three CARES Act Funding Available
The third round of CARES Act funds will be distributed to eligible, certified child care providers through regional ELRCs and will be available in September 2020.
OCDEL Issues Guidance for Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Programs
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has provided operation guidance to non-licensed school-age child care programs and learning pods during the 2020-2021 school year.
DHS Launches COVID-19 Data Collection Tool
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has launched an online tool for licensed and approved child care providers to report COVID-19 cases.
Crosswalk of 2020 Keystone STARS Performance Standards to Previous Version
A crosswalk document that can be used to compare the most recent version of the Keystone STARS Performance Standards to the new standards is available for child care providers.
COVID-19 Health and Safety System Supports for Providers
OCDEL is implementing COVID-19 health and safety systems support for child care providers.
Keystone STARS Performance Standards and Program Manual Updated
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning has released an updated 2020 Keystone STARS Performance Standards and Program Manual.
COVID-19: Resources for Families
Important resources for families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
DHS Releases Study on COVID-19 Impact on PA Child Care Providers
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) released a Penn State University study of COVID-19’s impact on Pennsylvania’s child care industry.