Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related products recalls.

The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) will honor two educators who have worked with ELRC Region 5’s quality partner, Trying Together, along with three others during its 2026 VOICE for Children Celebration in April.

The latest Thriving Kids podcast episode examines how social media affects children in these and other areas.

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.