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Nominate an Afterschool Champion
Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) is accepting nominations for the 2022 Afterschool Champion Awards.
August Recalls on Children's Products
Here is a list of August child-related recalls collected from the major federal agencies.
Required Training for Child Care Providers Participating in CCW
All child care staff of DHS certified child care providers that participate with CCW are required to take a minimum of one professional development training in Child Development annually.
Leadership Development Training for Families of Children Receiving EI Services
C2P2 EI is a free leadership development training for families of children receiving Early Intervention Infant/Toddler or Preschool services.
Apprenticeship Program for Home-Based Providers
Trying Together is offering a new early childhood workforce development program available to home-based providers, including group and family programs in Allegheny County.
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.