News
Learn About Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Prior to Full Rebid in 2023
OCDEL is providing opportunities to participate in informational webinars and regional meetings to learn about the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts (PA PKC) program prior to the rebid process.
Work Force Support Grant 2.0 Available for Providers
To continue to assist DHS-certified child care providers in addressing the ongoing workforce crisis, the Work Force Support Grant 2.0 is now available.
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.