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DHS Child Care Facility Regulations Now Available in English and Spanish
Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) is now providing its regulations for operating a child care facility in both English and Spanish.
Tuition Assistance Available for Spring 2025 Online Child Care Health Advocate Course
Enrollment is open for a spring 2005 online Child Care Health Advocate course offered by Northampton Community College.
OCDEL Calls for Early Childhood Education Professionals to Take Survey
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is calling on early childhood education professionals to take a survey regarding staffing, retention, and professional development resources.
Kindergarten Here I Come Releases November Books for Preschoolers
Kindergarten Here I Come has released a list of November books for preschoolers that cover a wide variety of topics.
Nonprofit Organizations Encouraged to Apply for a Gateway Grant
Nonprofits that focus on STEM Education and various specialty areas are encouraged to apply for Gateway Fund grants this month.
Duo’s Treehouse to Offer Bilingual Play Experience for Children on Fridays
Duolingo and La Escuelita Arcoiris are inviting children - birth to age 5 - and their caregivers to spend time with them on Friday mornings at The Kingsley Association.
Sesame Street Provides Resources for Children on Parental Addiction
Sesame Street in Communities is sharing a series of new resources to help children and families affected by parental addiction.
Reminder: New Civil Rights Compliance Form Required for Submitting Licensing Applications and Renewals
Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Bureau of Equal Opportunity (BEO) is reminding certified child care providers to take immediate action for compliance regarding anti-discrimination laws and regulations by using a new Civil Rights Compliance form.
Registration Open for ELO & Empower OST Conference
Registration is open for ELO & Empower, the 2025 Pennsylvania OST (Out-of-School Time) Conference, in Harrisburg.