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IECMHC Virtual Office Hours
These virtual consultations can help adults strengthen their relationships with young children and build their capacity to respond to their social-emotional needs.
2022 Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program Eligibility
The 2022 Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) participant Area Eligibility information is now available.
PKC and HSSAP Operations Report Available
The operations report is provided to the Pennsylvania General Assembly annually and shares information about program operations in FY 2020-2021.
COVID-19 CCW Payment Practices Extended
OCDEL has extended COVID-19 CCW payment practices until further notice.
Delayed: Streamlined Keystone STARS Designation System
The new process for Keystone STARS pre-designation and designation applications, which was supposed to launch on to Pennsylvania’s Professional Development (PD) Registry on October 1, 2021, has been delayed until early 2022.
One-Year Extension for Keystone STARS Designations
Beginning October 1, 2021 and through Sept. 30, 2022, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) will grant one-year extensions to current Keystone STAR designations.
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.