"Unlocking Excellence in Early Education"

 The Pennsylvania Early Learning Keys to Quality, sponsored by the Department of Public Welfare's Office of Child Development, is a quality improvement program in which all early learning programs and practitioners are encouraged and supported to improve child outcomes.

 Vision:
All Pennsylvania families will have access to high quality care and education for their children, fostering successful futures in school and in life.


PRACTITIONERS, DID YOU KNOW?
By logging into the Intranet, you can:
  • Register for professional development events
  • View your professional development history
  • Apply online for the PA Keys to Professional Development Refund Program

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PA Promise for Children
NEWS AND NOTES
ECE Certification 
Click here for a list of colleges and universities in Pennsylvania offering ECE certification.
Jenn Bender (Pennsylvania Key) , 5/9
STARS Leadership Institute 
STAR 3 and 4 child care directors and Community Engagement are invited to the STARS Leadership Institute in State College on July 25 & 26. Click here to register and for more information.
Jenn Bender (Pennsylvania Key) , 5/5
2006-2007 OCDEL Annual Report 
Click HERE to download the Office of Child Development and Early Learning's Annual Report for FY 2006-2007 (PDF)
Kelly Swanson (Pennsylvania Key) , 4/25
Search for Child Care Programs Online 
Parents interested in finding child care can now search online for child care programs by location, STARS level, ages of children served, even if transportation is available to/from nearby schools! Click HERE to download a flyer to share with parents about this great new service.
Kelly Swanson (Pennsylvania Key) , 4/16
 News and Notes History