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Streamlining the Keystone STARS Designation System
OCDEL, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Key, has been developing enhancements to Keystone STARS Designation System by adding functionality within the Professional Development (PD) Registry.
CDA Renewal Amnesty Program Deadline Extended to December 2021
Pennsylvania early care and education professionals with a lapsed or expired CDA Credential can apply for the amnesty program.
USDA Issues Flexibilities for Child Care Facilities to Support Safe Reopening and Healthy Meals
The USDA has issued a broad range of flexibilities to allow school meal programs and child care institutions across the country to return to serving healthy meals in fall 2021.
Child Nutrition Recipe Box for Providers
Child Nutrition Recipe Box from the USDA provides Child Nutrition Program operators, including family child care and child care centers, with recipes to prepare healthy and delicious meals.
Remake Learning Days Offers Learning Experiences for Families
Hosted in Southwestern PA from May 6 – 16, 2021, Remake Learning Days brings together a variety of organizations to provide youth and families with innovative learning experiences.
Many Books, One Pennsylvania Community Program
This year, the Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child program will emphasize the importance of emotional resilience, social-emotional wellness, and healing through literacy and literature in 2021: Many Books, One Pennsylvania Community.
Updated Guidance for Child Care During COVID-19
The updated guidance details the steps providers are recommended to follow in order to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on early learning programs.
Opportunity: 2021 PHSA Wage Survey
The Pennsylvania Head Start Association is inviting child care providers to complete the 2021 Wages and Fringe Benefits Comparability Survey.
Keystone STARS Internal Assessment Process (IAP) Update
The Internal Assessment Process (IAP), which began in fiscal year 20-21 will continue for the entire fiscal year 21-22 for Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs in Keystone STARS working toward STAR 3 and 4 designation.