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Cross & Strauss Playground Opens on Pittsburgh’s North Side
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and city officials celebrated the opening last week of the Cross & Strauss Playground on Pittsburgh’s North Side.
ALSC Releases 2024 Summer Reading Lists for Children
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has released summer reading lists for four age groups that include more than 20 books each and are free to download.
Updated Keystone STARS Bonus Points Tip Sheets Now Available
The Keystone STARS policy team has recently worked with partner agencies to update its Bonus Points Tip Sheets.
Free Leadership Training Offered for Families of Children in Early Intervention or Preschool
Parent to Parent Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning will host upcoming free leadership development training for families of children receiving early intervention or preschool services.
June Recalls on Children’s Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.
PA State Parks to Host Fish-For-Free Day on July 4
Pennsylvania’s state parks will allow families to fish on state waterways without a fishing license on July 4.
Resources for July Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources can help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
Afterschool Alliance and NAA Partner for Afterschool Workforce Initiative
The Afterschool Alliance and the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at fostering a skilled and stable workforce within the afterschool and summer field to ensure increased access to quality programming for children and youth.
ECELS Warns of Water Bead Dangers for Children
Healthy Child Care Pennsylvania’s Early Childhood Education Linkage System (ECELS) is advising parents and early child care providers about the possible dangers of water beads.