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Funding and Supports Available for Pittsburgh Providers
City of Pittsburgh early learning providers are eligible for funding and technical support to improve program quality.
Demo of the New Keystone STARS Designation Process
A recorded demonstration about the new Keystone STARS designation process is now available.
Yale Child Care Survey Offers Chance to Win $500
The Yale School of Medicine is awarding $500 Visa cards to 20 early learning professionals who complete their COVID Child Care Survey, which aims to ensure ECE voices are heard by policymakers who make decisions on child care.
Trying Together CDA Program Available At No Cost to Eligible Professionals
Trying Together is offering three CDA programs at no cost to eligible early childhood professionals in Pennsylvania. The next cohort starts in September 2021.
Allegheny Child Care Tool
Allegheny Child Care is a free search tool provided to caregivers of young children to locate available child care spots.
Register: Demonstration of New Streamlined Keystone STARS Designation System
Directors, administrators and owners of child care programs in Pennsylvania are invited to a live demonstration of new system features on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
More Funds Issued for Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The City of Pittsburgh received $7 million additional dollars for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to assist people impacted financially by the COVID-19 crisis.
Health Mini-Grant Opportunity for Child Care Providers
The Pennsylvania Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (PA NAPSACC) program is seeking licensed child care providers to participate in a mini grant project focused on children’s health.
Early Childhood Educators Invited to Participate in ELRC Listening Sessions
OCDEL is seeking stakeholder input related to the ELRC model and will be holding listening sessions in July and August.