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Child Care Staffing Survey Results
A new survey conducted by partners of the Start Strong PA Campaign quantifies staffing shortages in Pennsylvania child care programs.
Relative Provider ARPA Stabilization Grant Application
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) includes funding to child care providers, including eligible Child Care Works (CCW) relative providers.
New Ages & Stages Program Sends Age-Based Texts to Families
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ new Ages & Stages program sends families age-based text messages that include information on nutrition, health, developmental milestones, and more.
Free or Reduced-Cost Lead Testing
Individuals who have concerns about lead levels in their water supply may be eligible to receive free or reduced-cost assessments of paint, dust, soil, and water.
Apply for ARPA Stabilization Grants
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Stabilization Grant application is now available to eligible child care providers in the Professional Development (PD) Registry.
CCW Eligibility for Child Care Facility Owners and Operators
Effective Sept. 21, 2021, an owner and/or operator of a child care facility who meets all other eligibility criteria for Child Care Works (CCW) may be eligible for subsidy.
COVID-19 Best Practices for Child Care: Indoor Air Quality
OCDEL has developed best practices for early learning professionals navigating COVID-19 protocols in their child care programs. The second topic is indoor air quality and ventilation.
Support STEM Learning with Young Children
Attend STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education Fest (STEMIEFest) this October to learn how to support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math learning with young children!
Celebrating National Kinship Care Month
National Kinship Care Month recognizes and celebrates the grandparents, aunts, uncles, relatives, and non-relatives who care for children when they cannot safely remain with their parents.