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Wellness Grant Opportunity for Child Care Providers
The Pennsylvania Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (PA NAPSACC) program is seeking licensed child care providers to apply for a grant focused on children’s wellness.
Recording of 2022 Market Rate Survey Available
A recording of the Pennsylvania Child Care Association’s 2022 Market Rate Survey and YOU webinar is now available for child care providers.
Updates to Civil Rights Compliance Process
Effective August 22, 2022, there will be changes to the Civil Rights Compliance process for licensed child care providers.
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.