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Certification Rewrite Project Update
Shante' Brown, Deputy Secretary of OCDEL, provided an update on the project via video.
CDA Program Available At No Cost to Eligible ECE Professionals
Trying Together is offering its Fall CDA program beginning August 29, 2023.
Summer Reminders from the Bureau of Certification
OCDEL’s Bureau of Certification issued a newsletter with regulation reminders for child care providers to keep in mind during the summer months.
Several OCDEL Announcements Deemed Obsolete
Six Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Announcements issued in 2008, 2011, 2013, and 2017 are now obsolete.
Wellness Grant Opportunity for Child Care Providers
PA NAPSACC program is seeking licensed child care providers to apply for a grant opportunity focused on children’s wellness.
Grandfamily Tip Sheets Provide Information on Self-Care and Youth Mental Health
Tip sheets include specialized information and resources for grandfamilies and grandparents who care for young children.
Resources for August Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
Fire Safety Requirements for Child Care
OCDEL has released two announcements to describe the fire safety requirements for Department of Human Services (DHS) certified child care programs.
July Recalls on Children's Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.