Monthly Archives: October 2019

How can Pennsylvania better support child care providers? Would you like to let policymakers know in a brief online survey? Hundreds of child care providers have been selected at random by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania to take part in a study and receive a $25 Amazon gift card upon completion. This 30-minute survey [...]

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that his administration will make a $10 million investment in Pennsylvania’s children through a workforce development program that will help early childhood workers gain valuable credentials and advance their professional careers. “It’s imperative that we support early childhood workers with career training and advancement opportunities,” Gov. Wolf said. [...]

Every three years, states update information regarding the prices child care providers charge families. This is known as a Market Rate Survey (MRS).  The last official MRS was conducted in 2016. The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) invites all Pennsylvania certified child care providers to participate in the 2019 Market Rate Survey. Share your [...]