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Greater Pittsburgh Infant Formula Bank Available to Families
The Greater Pittsburgh Infant Formula Bank is a resource to support families in need of baby formula during a personal, situational, or financial emergency/crisis.
Survey: Marketing Needs for Child Care Providers
OCDEL is asking child care providers for input on their marketing needs.
Tip for ARPA Stabilization Grant Reporting
OCDEL is instructing administrators to ensure that they are entering all reporting and care level capacity amounts before submitting their ARPA Stabilization Grant reports.
Join the Virtual Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is going on a virtual Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip from June to August 2022.
Register: Live Demonstration of New Keystone STARS Designation System
The Pennsylvania’s Professional Development (PD) Registry will be holding a live demonstration of the new Keystone STARS Designation System for directors, administrators, and owners of child care programs in Pennsylvania.
2022 Keystone STARS Performance Standards Recorded Webinar Available
A recorded webinar on the 2022 Keystone STARS Performance Standards has been developed and is now available for early childhood education professionals.
Updated COVID-19 Operation Guidance for ECE Programs
On May 27, 2022, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) release updated information on COVID-19 operational guidance for Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs.
Behavioral Help for Early Childhood Programs to Prevent Suspension & Expulsion
OCDEL has released two resources to support the efforts of Pennsylvania early childhood program leaders to eliminate suspension and expulsion for young children.
May Recalls on Children's Products
Here is a list of May child-related recalls collected from the major federal agencies.