News
PA Provider Advisory Board Members
A diverse group of 40 early childhood professionals from across the state have been working to identify the needs of the early childhood workforce.
Suspended Child Care Certification Regulations to be Reinstated October 31
OCDEL has announced some child care certification regulations relating to indoor child care spaces, child growth and development reports, and school-age children will be reinstated October 31, 2022.
Summer P-EBT for PA Children Approved
Eligible families will receive a Summer P-EBT payment of $391 per child for June, July, and August months.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness for ECE Workforce
Early Childhood Educators may now be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness even if they were not eligible before.
Participate in Early Childhood Wage Survey
Children First and Reinvestment Fund with Start Strong PA are conducting a survey to determine the wages of early childhood educators across Pennsylvania.
Required Training for Child Care Providers Participating in CCW
All child care staff of DHS certified child care providers that participate with CCW are required to take a minimum of one professional development training in Child Development annually.
Apprenticeship Program for Home-Based Providers
Trying Together is offering a new early childhood workforce development program available to home-based providers, including group and family programs in Allegheny County.
Wellness 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 apply for a grant focused on children’s wellness.
Recording of 2022 Market Rate Survey Available
A recording of the Pennsylvania Child Care Association’s 2022 Market Rate Survey and YOU webinar is now available for child care providers.