News
January 2022 NAEYC Survey of the Field Available
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is conducting a new survey to gather current data from the field to inform federal and state actions on child care.
Bilingual Assistance Offered for ARPA Stabilization Grant Applications
The Pennsylvania Key will host recurring office hours for Spanish speaking early childhood education providers interested in applying for the ARPA Stabilization grant.
CCW Enhancements to Lower Costs for Families and Increase Base Rates for Providers
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced changes to CCW that will decrease costs to families who qualify for subsidized care and add incentives for child care providers to participate in the program.
Allegheny County Rapid Response Team
The ELRC Region 5 has joined forces with early childhood community partners in Allegheny County to create a Rapid Response Team that provides immediate support in the event that a child is in danger of suspension or expulsion.
COVID-19 Added to List of Reportable Communicable Diseases
The Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Health (DOH) has added COVID-19 to the list of reportable communicable diseases for child care programs.
ELRC Region 5 Holiday Hours
ELRC Region 5 offices will be operating on a modified schedule for the holidays.
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.