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OCDEL Announces It Will Offer Keystone STARS Award for 2025-26 (Copy)
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has announced that it will offer the Keystone STARS Quality Improvement (CQI) Award again during the 2025-26 school year.
PA Residents Can Download Free ConnectEBT Mobile App
Pennsylvania residents who use electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards can download a free, secure ConnectEBT mobile app.
Provider Tip of the Week: End-of-Summer Health & Safety Checklist/ Site Safety Checklist
As summer comes to a close and a new school year approaches, it’s the perfect time to pause, refresh, and ensure your program is fully prepared for a safe and successful start.
Pittsburgh Organizations to Host Back-to-School Supply Events in August
Parents and teachers seeking back-to-school supplies have numerous options in August in the Pittsburgh region.
CitiParks Will Open Cooling Centers in August for Temperatures Above 90 Degrees
CitiParks will open its cooling centers for Pittsburgh residents to cool off if the temperatures rise above 90 degrees in August.
July Recalls on Children’s Products
Below is a list of June recalls from the following federal agencies: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
PA Promise for Children Lists 10 Books for Children About Doing Laundry
PA Promise for Children has released a list of 10 books for children that feature the theme of doing laundry.
Resources for August Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources can help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and identify them.
Kidsburgh Article Encourages Caregivers to Talk to Children About Race
A new Kidsburgh article posits that not only is it beneficial to talk to young children about issues revolving around race - but it can be harmful not to do so.