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ECE Lending Library to Open December 6
The Trying Together Early Childhood Education (ECE) Lending Library will open on Monday, December 6, and be available for early learning providers to borrow an array of materials for their programs.
Research Opportunity for Parents of Two- to Five-Year-Olds
Are you the parent of a two- to five-year old child? You may be able to participate in an online research study to help develop a new questionnaire for measuring emotion management in children.
Children Admitted Free to Heinz History Center
During the month of December, children aged 17 and under will receive free admission to the Heinz History Center as part of their A Very Merry Pittsburgh event.
Tip Sheet: Using the PD Registry Document Vault
As part of the new process for Keystone STARS pre-designation and designation applications, an updated Tip Sheet for Using the Document Vault within the PD Registry has been developed.
National Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. More than 122 million Americans are living with diabetes, this includes both adults and children. Here are some facts and resources for adults and children.
Child Care Masking Requirement Still in Effect
OCDEL has stated that child care and other school entities are required to continue to comply with masking orders until further notice.
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Apprenticeship Program
Are you looking to earn an early childhood degree or credential at low or no cost? The Trying Together Early Childhood Education (ECE) Apprenticeship Program can help.
FDA Authorizes COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use for Children Five to 11
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for children five through 11 years of age is administered as a two-dose primary series, three weeks apart, but is a lower dose than that used for individuals 12 years of age and older.
Dressing Children for Colder Weather
Children in child care settings are required to be taken outdoors daily. As colder weather approaches, providers must ensure that children wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.