News
Role of DOH and DHS in Ensuring Compliance with Immunization Regulations
OCDEL and DOH work together to ensure the health of children who receive care in a child care setting.
Health and Safety Training Requirement Updates for Child Care Providers
All staff in certified child care programs must have preservice or orientation training (to be completed within three months) and an annual minimum of 12 hours in health and safety professional development.
Spring 2023 T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Application
Are you interested in attending college in Spring 2023? The Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H) Scholarship application period is now open!
Fall 2022 NAEYC Survey of the Field Available
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is conducting a new survey to gather current data from the field to inform federal and state actions on child care.
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.