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COVID-19 Best Practices for Child Care: Indoor Air Quality
OCDEL has developed best practices for early learning professionals navigating COVID-19 protocols in their child care programs. The second topic is indoor air quality and ventilation.
Allowable Expenses for American Rescue Plan Act Stabilization Grants
OCDEL is making American Rescue Plan Act Funds available to eligible child care providers through grants issued through the Professional Development (PD) Registry.
Face Coverings to be Required in K-12 Schools and Child Care
Beginning September 7, 2021, all staff and children (regardless of vaccination status) in K-12 schools and licensed child care facilities will be required to wear face coverings, according to an order issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
ELRC Region 5 Satellite Offices Reopening by Appointment
The Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 is reopening its satellite offices by appointment only for families and professionals interested in accessing services and support.
Eligibility Information for American Rescue Plan Act Stabilization Grants
OCDEL is making American Rescue Plan Act Funds available to eligible child care providers through grants issued through the Professional Development (PD) Registry.
American Rescue Plan Act Stabilization Grants Available This September
OCDEL is making American Rescue Plan Act Funds available to eligible child care providers through grants issued through the Professional Development (PD) Registry.
New Tools for Allegheny Child Care Providers
An update to the Allegheny Child Care Finder Tool added new features for child care providers, including tour scheduling, managing interested families, profile analytics, and more.
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.