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Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is important at every stage of life, including childhood.
Food Allergy Safety Information
To recognize Food Allergy Awareness Week, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with key information regarding allergies, how to reduce exposure, and provide treatment.
CDA Scholarship Available for Family and Group Child Care Home Providers
Family Child Care Home and Group Child Care Home providers can apply for a scholarship to complete a Child Development Associate (CDA) through Better Kid Care.
New Commission Releases Call for Applications from Early Childhood Educators
Early childhood educators are invited to apply to serve on a new Commission on Professional Excellence in Early Childhood Education.
New PA Standards & Competencies Effective July 1
The Pennsylvania Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators (PA PSCECE) will replace the current PA Core Knowledge Competencies (CKC), effective July 1.
Apply: Child Care Technology Access Award
Certified child care centers can now apply for funding to purchase technology items such as laptops, wireless routers, tablets, and more to expand centers’ technological capacity and enrich the educational experience providers offer to young children and families.
Updated Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning Regulations and Requirements
Changes have been made to Department of Human Services (DHS) Pennsylvania Statewide Child Care Emergency Plan.
2022-23 Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Applications Guidance
A competitive Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Request for Applications process will be used to award expansion funds beginning in fiscal year 2022-23.
OCDEL Offers Access to Healthy Minds App for Pennsylvania Early Childhood Educators
All Pennsylvania early childhood education (ECE) professionals will have two years of free access to the Healthy Minds app, Healthy Minds @Work.