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PA Promise for Children Shares Tips for Helping Children Learn to Read
Pennsylvania Promise for Children has put together a list of six tips for caregivers on helping children learn to read.
November Recalls on Children’s Products
Below is a list of October recalls from the following federal agencies: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Resources for December 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.
PennAEYC Sets Nov. 30 Deadline for Members to Fill Out Survey
The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) is asking for members to fill out a survey about whether the organization is meeting their needs.
Shapiro Discusses State’s New Child Care Worker Recruitment and Retention Bonuses
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Val Arkoosh, secretary of Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services, highlighted the state’s new recruitment and retention bonuses for child care workers during an event in Bristol.
How the Holidays Can Make Some Children Stressed and Anxious - and How to Help
Although the holiday season can be a great time for children to make memories and have fun with family, it can also be stressful for other young people who have anxiety, ADHD, or sensory challenges.
Providers Charging Private Pay Rates Urged to Complete Market Rate Survey by Dec. 8
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is reminding licensed child care providers who charge private pay tuition rates to complete the annual Market Rate Survey by Monday, December 8.
Businesses and Organizations Invited to Take Part in Pittsburgh Disparity Study
Pittsburgh is inviting local business owners and professional organizations to participate in virtual interviews and an online business survey as part of an effort to understand and address regional disparities.
PA Head Start Report Finds Children Experiencing Homelessness on the Rise
The Pennsylvania Head Start Collaboration Office has released a new report that found a 4% increase in homelessness for children from birth through kindergarten over a period of a year.