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Applications Open for 2023 Pennsylvania Equity in ECE Champion Awards
The awards bring awareness to and highlight the equity work being done within Pennsylvania’s early childhood education and afterschool settings.
Survey: How Do You Play?
The Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative is seeking input from the public to gain a better understanding of how caregivers, educators, child care professionals, and kids in Pittsburgh currently play.
Enroll for Discounted Transportation Fares
Allegheny County DHS is seeking participants for a pilot program to understand the impact of transportation affordability on low-income residents.
November Recalls on Children's Products
Here is a list of November recalls collected from the major federal agencies.
Focus On the Future: Market Research Survey
NAEYC is conducting a survey to see how the organization and its network of affiliates can best meet the needs of child care providers and what they value.
Nominations Open for the 2023 Voice for Children Award
The VOICE for Children Award is the only statewide award in Pennsylvania that recognizes early care and education professionals, who are not paid advocates, that go above and beyond their daily work in the field by being grassroots leaders through advocacy and public policy efforts.
Updated Resources for Early Childhood Programs to Prevent Suspension & Expulsion
OCDEL has updated two resources to support the efforts of Pennsylvania early childhood program leaders to eliminate suspension and expulsion for young children.
Keystone STARS Designation Certificates Updated
The Keystone STARS Designation Certificates have undergone an update and redesign since they were last issued in 2016.
Happening Now: Pennie 2023 Open Enrollment Period
The 2023 Open Enrollment Period for Pennie — Pennsylvania’s official health and dental insurance marketplace — is happening through January 15, 2023.