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Upcoming Deadline: CDA Renewal Amnesty Program
Pennsylvania early care and education professionals with a lapsed or expired CDA Credential can apply for the amnesty program until December 31, 2021.
Happening Now: Pennie Open Enrollment Period
The 2022 Open Enrollment Period for Pennie — Pennsylvania’s official health and dental insurance marketplace — is happening through January 15, 2022.
Child Care Certification Regulation Requirements to be Reinstated
To maintain compliance with the OCC federal requirements, certain child care regulations extended under Act 73 of 2021 will be reinstated January 6, 2022.
Additional Providers Sought for Certification Rewrite Subcommittee
OCDEL is seeking additional family child care , group child care, and school age provider applicants for the Pennsylvania Early Learning Council (ELC) Subcommittee for the Child Care Certification Rewrite.
CCW Non-Traditional Care Add-On Rates Beginning January 2022
Beginning January 1, 2022, PA Department of Human Services certified child care providers who provide care to children receiving CCW during non-traditional hours will be eligible for a non-traditional care add-on rate.
ECE Lending Library to Open December 6
The Trying Together Early Childhood Education (ECE) Lending Library will open on Monday, December 6, and be available for early learning providers to borrow an array of materials for their programs.
Tip Sheet: Using the PD Registry Document Vault
As part of the new process for Keystone STARS pre-designation and designation applications, an updated Tip Sheet for Using the Document Vault within the PD Registry has been developed.
Child Care Masking Requirement Still in Effect
OCDEL has stated that child care and other school entities are required to continue to comply with masking orders until further notice.
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Apprenticeship Program
Are you looking to earn an early childhood degree or credential at low or no cost? The Trying Together Early Childhood Education (ECE) Apprenticeship Program can help.