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Apply for the Farm to School Grant Program
The Farm to School Grant Program is accepting applications from child care centers, pre-kindergarten programs, school districts, charter schools, and private schools in Pennsylvania. Grants of up to $15,000 are available.
Registration Open for Month of the Young Child Celebration
During the Month of the Young Child (MOYC) in April, ELRC Region 5’s quality partner Trying Together will host a free three-day Virtual Annual Celebration to celebrate the important work of early childhood.
UPDATED: COVID-19 Vaccinations for Education Professionals
National and state initiatives are prioritizing eligible teachers, school staff, and child care workers who want to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID-19 Vaccine for Relative-Neighbor Child Care Providers
OCDEL is asking all relative-neighbor child care providers who would like to receive the J&J vaccine to register to receive the vaccine by submitting a registration request form no later than March 26, 2021.
Child Care Drinking Water Testing Program
Eligible schools and child care facilities can receive free water lead testing and related training and technical support through the Pennsylvania Voluntary Lead in Child Care and School Drinking Water Testing Program.
Updated Pennsylvania Child Care Regulation Information
Regulations for child care centers, group child care homes, and family child care homes in Pennsylvania were updated in the Pennsylvania Code to reflect December 2020 changes.
CRRSA Fund Eligibility Information Available
OCDEL has issued additional information, guidance, and the attestation form for the distribution of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSA).
Daylight Saving Time Tasks
Daylight saving time 2021 begins at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 14, meaning we will “Spring Forward” and move our clocks ahead one hour. Daylight saving time is a great time to check a few other items around your program.
Share Your Story for Month of the Young Child
Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children is collecting stories from families and Early Childhood Education (ECE) professionals to feature during Month of the Young Child in April.