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Caregivers Sought to Participate in Still Face Experiment
The Still Face Experiment illustrates the power of emotion coaching and the importance of turning toward a child’s bids for connection.
State Child Care Tax Credit to Help Families
The Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Program, a state-level child care tax credit program modeled after the federal child care tax credit program, can be claimed by families when filing state taxes beginning in 2023.
Free Winter Coats for Children
The Center for Community Resources, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, is providing free winter coats for children.
SNAP Benefits Increase Beginning October 2022
Beginning October 1, Pennsylvania increased the income threshold for all applicants to 200% of the Federal Poverty Income.
Role of DOH and DHS in Ensuring Compliance with Immunization Regulations
OCDEL and DOH work together to ensure the health of children who receive care in a child care setting.
Health and Safety Training Requirement Updates for Child Care Providers
All staff in certified child care programs must have preservice or orientation training (to be completed within three months) and an annual minimum of 12 hours in health and safety professional development.
Spring 2023 T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Application
Are you interested in attending college in Spring 2023? The Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H) Scholarship application period is now open!
Fall 2022 NAEYC Survey of the Field Available
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is conducting a new survey to gather current data from the field to inform federal and state actions on child care.
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month in October aims to support those with this learning difficulty. Dyslexia is not a disorder of any kind; but it is a learning impairment that causes problems with writing, reading, and spelling.