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COVID-19 Vaccination FAQs
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released FAQs about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Winter COVID-19 Screening: Space Heater Guidance
As Pennsylvania enters the coldest part of winter, OCDEL is providing guidance on the use of space heaters during daily screening procedures outside the facility.
Pandemic Relief Award: Application and Eligibility Information
Child care providers can now apply for a $600 Pandemic Relief Award on behalf of their eligible child care employees and child care support employees. The ELRC Region 5 will host Q&A sessions to help providers through the application process.
Pandemic Relief Available for Child Care Workers
OCDEL is providing a one-time award of $600 to employees within the child care industry using federal Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) quality dollars and remaining CARES Act round one and two funding.
CDA Renewal Amnesty Program Deadline Extended to June 2021
Pennsylvania early care and education professionals with a lapsed or expired CDA Credential can apply for the amnesty program.
UnConference: Exceptional Care with a Team Approach to Inclusion
Trying Together and The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh are hosting the “UnConference: Exceptional Care with a Team Approach to Inclusion” beginning January 19, 2021.
Apply: 2021 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards
Applications for the 2021 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards are being accepted through February 15, 2021.
Update: CARES Act Funding Reporting Form
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) continues to respond to child care providers who reported delays in receiving login and password assistance or have not received an email notifying them of the need to login to complete the CARES Act Round 3 reporting survey.
Public Comment Period Open for CCDF State Plan
The second public comment period for the FY 2022-2024 Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan is now open.