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PACCA Accepting T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Applications for Spring Semester
The Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) is accepting T.E.A.C.H. scholarship applications for the spring 2025 semester.
Public School Students to Receive Library Card as Part of CardFest
The Carnegie Library is hosting a celebration of library cards that is designed specifically for Pittsburgh public school students.
Challenge Invites Children to Submit Toy and Game Inventions
The People of Play Young Inventor Challenge is inviting children to register and submit toy and game inventions for consideration.
Webinars to Explore Practices for Supporting Social Emotional Development in Children
The Early Intervention Technical Assistance Portal (EITA PA) will host upcoming webinars on classroom practices to support social emotional development.
ELRC Region 5 Offering Free Developmental Screenings This Fall
ELRC Region 5 is offering a series of developmental screenings at no cost to families in October and November.
CDC Recommends Children and Adults Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that everyone over the age of 6 years get an updated flu vaccine.
Winter Coats Available for Pennsylvania Children
Beginning Oct. 7, families may visit Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) 5 to receive winter coats for children.
Report Finds That PA Early Learning Shortage Poses Risk to Economy
A report from Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children notes that the state faces an historic early learning workforce shortage.
New Civil Rights Compliance Form Required for Submitting Licensing Applications and Renewals
Certified child care providers must use a new Civil Rights Compliance form when submitting a new licensing application, according to Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).