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OCDEL Bureau of Certification Services Podcast Covers Topics for Child Care Providers
For those seeking news and information on the state Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Certification Services, a good place to start would be The Confluence Podcast.
Public Source Survey Seeks Responses on Federal Cuts to Summer Programs
Public Source is calling on Pittsburgh residents to respond to a survey regarding how they are handling federal cuts that are affecting summer and out-of-school time programs.
OCDEL Makes Announcement About Providers’ Access to First Aid and CPR
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)’s Bureau of Policy and Professional Development has released an announcement regarding providers’ access to free First Aid and CPR training.
RAD Pass Offering Thousands of Free Admissions to Pittsburgh’s Top Attractions
A number of Pittsburgh’s top attractions are offering tens of thousands of free admissions through August 31 for those who have an Allegheny County library card and a Regional Asset District (RAD) Pass reservation.
Lt. Gov. Davis Hosts Roundtable on PA Child Care Staffing Crisis
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Second Lady Blayre Holmes Davis recently hosted a roundtable involving the state’s child care staffing crisis, discussing how it is affecting families, businesses, and the state economy.
WQED Lists 14 Books for Families to Celebrate Juneteenth
WQED Kids has released a list of books that families with young children can utilize to spark conversations about Freedom Day’s history and traditions.
PA Parks to Host Fish-for-Free Day on July 4
Families will be able to fish and borrow equipment for free as part of the Pennsylvania State Parks’ Fish-For-Free Day on Friday, July 4.
Frick Environmental Center to Host Juneteenth-Themed Storytime
The Frick Environmental Center will host an event during which the center’s director and an award-winning artist and entrepreneur will read empowering children’s stories to celebrate Juneteenth.
PA One Book Program Helps to Instill Love of Reading in Young Children
Families, child care providers, libraries, and community organizations can help to nurture a love of reading in young children through the Pennsylvania One Book program, which offers free, engaging resources to support early literacy and meaningful reading experiences.