Created in 2007 by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), The Pennsylvania Key implements the work and supports the policies developed and managed by OCDEL. Learn More. >
The following message is only applicable to Delaware County Early Childhood Education Providers Certified child care centers (3270) and group child care homes (3280) operating in a commercial building shall cease operations beginning Saturday, March 14, 2020, for a period of 14 days. This inclusive of PA Pre-K Counts, HSSAP, Preschool Early Intervention, Private Academic Nursery...Read More
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released the Announcement ELRC 20-#03 Child Care Works Payments During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak. The Announcement states that if the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) advises or mandates child care facilities close as a result of COVID-19 in a target community, county...Read More
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released the Announcement C-20 #02, Operational Recommendations for Early Childhood Providers Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) . In response to growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and its potential impact on the delivery of services to children and families the Department of Human Services, Office of...Read More