News
Summer Reminders from the Bureau of Certification
OCDEL’s Bureau of Certification issued a newsletter with regulation reminders for child care providers to keep in mind during the summer months.
Several OCDEL Announcements Deemed Obsolete
Six Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Announcements issued in 2008, 2011, 2013, and 2017 are now obsolete.
Resources for August Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
Fire Safety Requirements for Child Care
OCDEL has released two announcements to describe the fire safety requirements for Department of Human Services (DHS) certified child care programs.
National Night Out Returns to Pittsburgh
The National Night Out (NNO) community-building campaign returns to the Greater Pittsburgh area on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
New Language Access Training Available for Organizations
A new resource is available to help organizations engage more with community members who do not speak English as a first language.
Tools to Monitor Harmful Air Quality Conditions in Pittsburgh
There are many tools and tips to help Pittsburgh residents better protect themselves when air quality conditions are poor.
Hill District Conducting Survey on Parent Engagement in Child Literacy
The Hill District Early Literacy Initiative (HDELI) is conducting a survey on parent engagement in child literacy.
DHS Requests Feedback on Corrective Action Process Resources
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is requesting feedback from child care providers on recently developed corrective action process (CAP) resources through a new survey.