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Carnegie Library's 2021 Best Books for Babies
Created by a panel of local librarians and child development experts, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s annual Best Books for Babies list is a nationally recognized guide assisting parents, teachers, and caregivers in selecting quality materials to share with their babies.
Allegheny Child Care Tool
Allegheny Child Care is a free search tool provided to caregivers of young children to locate available child care spots.
Register: Relationships are the Heart of Early Childhood Education
OCDEL and The Pennsylvania Key are offering a four-part virtual training series called “Relationships are the Heart of Early Childhood Education” for infant-toddler educators and supervisors.
Register: Demonstration of New Streamlined Keystone STARS Designation System
Directors, administrators and owners of child care programs in Pennsylvania are invited to a live demonstration of new system features on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
More Funds Issued for Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The City of Pittsburgh received $7 million additional dollars for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to assist people impacted financially by the COVID-19 crisis.
Families Begin Receiving Child Tax Credit Payments
The IRS began distributing monthly Child Tax Credit payments to eligible households on Thursday, July 15.
Health Mini-Grant Opportunity for Child Care Providers
The Pennsylvania Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (PA NAPSACC) program is seeking licensed child care providers to participate in a mini grant project focused on children’s health.
OCDEL Updates Guidance for Keystone STARS During COVID-19
OCDEL has provided updated information to all licensed child care facilities and other ECE programs participating in Keystone STARS during COVID-19.
2021-22 PA Budget Overview
OCDEL has released highlights from the 2021-22 Pennsylvania Budget as they pertain to early childhood education professionals.