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Obsolete Certification Announcements for Child Care Providers Participating in Keystone STARS
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Bureau of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development and Bureau of Certification Services have issued that several Announcements for certified child care providers have been rendered obsolete.
Updates: Verifying Compliance with the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act
The updates include additional information regarding changes of the verification process for child care centers with an on-site water source that is in a stand-alone public water system such as a strip mall.
Free Developmental Screenings for Children
The ELRC Region 5 is hosting four Ages & Stages Questionnaires® developmental screening events during the month of September.
Updated COVID-19 Operation Guidance for ECE Programs
On August 11, 2022, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated information on COVID-19 operational guidance for Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), held annually to highlight the importance of immunizations.
USDA Announces Increased Funding for School and Child Care Meals
Reimbursement rates this year for the Child and Adult Care Food Program increased compared to last year.
Trying Together Hosts Virtual Meeting to Discuss Proposed Child Care Certification Regulation Changes
In preparation of the public input submission deadline, Trying Together is hosting its OCDEL Certification Regulation Rewrite Project Feedback Meeting on Tuesday, August 16 at Noon.
OCDEL Encourages Participation for Next Phase of Child Care Regulations Rewrite
OCDEL is now inviting early childhood professionals to submit feedback using the OCDEL Certification Regulation Rewrite Project Feedback Tool by August 19, 2022.
Free Early Literacy Materials for PA Early Learning Programs
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries has developed a series of print resources to share early literacy tips with families and caregivers of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.