ELRC Region 5 will close the main Wood Street Office April 23 and 24 in anticipation of road closures, disrupted public transportation, and increased visitors during the NFL Draft.

Caregivers will be able to register children in April for two summer camps in McKeesport this summer that will serve students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

Various organizations, states, and nations recognize several observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and childcare professionals acknowledge and navigate them.

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) announced an opportunity to increase the bonus amount provided through the Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention (CCSRR) Program. 

Are you a family child care owner looking to strengthen your business? Do you currently care for children as a relative provider but are considering becoming licensed?

A Pennsylvania initiative that provides funding to local organizations to create playful learning experiences for people of all ages in public spaces was recently highlighted in a post by the Zero2Eight substack.

The 2026 Meaningful Play conference has opened submissions for those interested in leading a variety of activities, from games to talks, at the conference.

PA Promise for Children has recommended a list of activities that correspond to the topics of math, social-emotional development, literacy, and science and included two children’s books per subject to pair with the activities.

Most children do not get enough sleep for a variety of reasons, from being energized and not wanting to go to bed to being overwhelmed by homework.