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DHS Enforces Mask Mandates in Child Care
OCDEL has issued clarification about the minimum necessary documentation that must be maintained by a child care provider to demonstrate a masking exemption and the enforcement actions that the Department of Human Services will take for noncompliant licensed child care providers.
Webinar Recording: ARPA Stabilization Grants
OCDEL has released a recording of an informational webinar on the ARPA Stabilization Grants that will be available to eligible child care providers.
COVID-19 Best Practices for Child Care: Face Masks
OCDEL has developed best practices for early learning professionals navigating COVID-19 protocols in their child care programs. The first topic is face coverings.
Talking to Children About Emergencies
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2021 theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.”
Early Intervention Training Available for Free (C2P2 EI)
Applications are open for Competence and Confidence Partners in Policymaking for Families of Children in Early Intervention (C2P2 EI), a free training program that explores issues that affect children with disabilities.
Apply to Serve on the Early Learning Council
OCDEL is seeking members for the Pennsylvania Early Learning Council (ELC) Executive and Subcommittees.
National Voter Registration Day
Celebrate National Voter Registration Day on September 28 by encouraging voter registration in your community, hosting an in-person or virtual event, and more.
Allowable Expenses for American Rescue Plan Act Stabilization Grants
OCDEL is making American Rescue Plan Act Funds available to eligible child care providers through grants issued through the Professional Development (PD) Registry.
Face Coverings to be Required in K-12 Schools and Child Care
Beginning September 7, 2021, all staff and children (regardless of vaccination status) in K-12 schools and licensed child care facilities will be required to wear face coverings, according to an order issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.