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UPDATED: Streamlined Keystone STARS Designation System to Launch July 1
The new designation system in the PA PD Registry is replacing SMART Designation Software, the Keystone STARS Document Uploader, and portions of Provider Self Service (PSS).
P-EBT Benefits Reauthorized for 2021-22 School Year
In April 2022, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture approved Pennsylvania’s plan to provide P-EBT benefits to students for the 2021-22 school year. The benefits will be issued over three 10-day periods.
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is important at every stage of life, including childhood.
Food Allergy Safety Information
To recognize Food Allergy Awareness Week, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with key information regarding allergies, how to reduce exposure, and provide treatment.
CDA Scholarship Available for Family and Group Child Care Home Providers
Family Child Care Home and Group Child Care Home providers can apply for a scholarship to complete a Child Development Associate (CDA) through Better Kid Care.
Provider Appreciation Day in Allegheny County and Pittsburgh
Friday, May 6, 2022, has been proclaimed as Provider Appreciation Day in Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh.
New Commission Releases Call for Applications from Early Childhood Educators
Early childhood educators are invited to apply to serve on a new Commission on Professional Excellence in Early Childhood Education.
Carnegie Library's 2022 Best Books for Babies
Created by a panel of local librarians and child development experts, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s annual Best Books for Babies list is a nationally recognized guide assisting parents, teachers, and caregivers in selecting quality materials to share with their babies.
Pre-K Counts and Head Start Enrollment
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is enrolling for Pre-K Counts and Head Start programs, which provide high-quality pre-kindergarten education for children who are three to five years old and not eligible for kindergarten.