News
Base Rates for CCW Reimbursements to Increase January 1
Effective January 1, 2022, base rates paid to child care providers participating in CCW will increase. The new base rates are now available online.
Child Care Masking Order Lifted
On December 10, 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a ruling that ended the Acting Secretary of Health’s order that masks must be worn by children age two and older, educators and staff in child care settings.
Upcoming Deadline: CDA Renewal Amnesty Program
Pennsylvania early care and education professionals with a lapsed or expired CDA Credential can apply for the amnesty program until December 31, 2021.
Apply: Children's Trust Fund Grant
The purpose of the CTF grants is to promote community-based primary and secondary child abuse and neglect prevention programs throughout the Commonwealth. Any organization located and operating in Pennsylvania that provides direct services and meets the criteria is eligible to apply for a CTF grant.
Happening Now: Pennie Open Enrollment Period
The 2022 Open Enrollment Period for Pennie — Pennsylvania’s official health and dental insurance marketplace — is happening through January 15, 2022.
Child Care Certification Regulation Requirements to be Reinstated
To maintain compliance with the OCC federal requirements, certain child care regulations extended under Act 73 of 2021 will be reinstated January 6, 2022.
Call for Presenters for the OCDEL/PA Key Annual Meeting for Pre-K Counts and Head Start Supplemental Assistance
The Pennsylvania Key is seeking presenters to share their expertise and inspiration at its annual grantee meeting on March 23 and March 24, 2022. Attendees will be administrators and/or lead teachers from Pre-K Counts and Head Start Supplemental Assistance teams.
Homewood Children's Village AmeriCorps Applications Open
Homewood Children’s Village (HCV) is currently looking for individuals to serve as HCV AmeriCorps Members during the 2021-2022 school year.
Family Feedback Needed for Infant Toddler and Preschool Early Intervention Program
Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports needs the input from families for ideas on improving the Infant Toddler and Preschool Early Intervention Program.