The second round of CARES Act funds will be distributed to eligible, certified child care providers through regional ELRCs and will be available in July 2020.

OCDEL is encouraging child care providers to complete surveys to better understand the success and challenges child care providers are experiencing as they operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The guidance details the steps providers are recommended to follow in order to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on early learning programs.

Allegheny County Department of Human Services and Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 continue to collect information on COVID-19 exposure in early learning programs via a survey.

Beginning July 6, 2020, Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 will reopen its physical office spaces by appointment only for families and professionals interested in accessing services and support.

Allegheny Child Care is a free search tool provided to caregivers of young children to locate available spots in child care, summer programs, after-school programs, and out-of-school programs.

Due to recent event with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Council of Professional Recognition has extended the deadline for the Child Development Associate (CDA) Renewal Amnesty program.

As educators and caregivers, we have a responsibility to ensure children, family members, and colleagues live in a world that is free of racism and discrimination.