The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking candidates with experience in human services or social services program management for a senior-level role in the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). The position, Director, Bureau of Certification, OCDEL, directs the administration and oversight of Pennsylvania’s child care licensing services and regulatory administration. Please review...Read More

The October 12 ECE Recap is now available! Find the most recent and important information from the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).Read More

Pennsylvania families are currently impacted by changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many early childhood education providers have renewed commitments to serve families regardless of these shifts, leading to challenges associated with meeting these demands. The GIANT Company, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Key, a business partner of the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early...Read More

The October 2020 edition of the PA Early Ed News is now available. Click here to read the October 2020 Edition of the PA Early Ed NewsRead More

Announcement C-20-09-Revised, Emergency Temporary Relocation of Facility due to the Governor Issuing a Declaration of Disaster – Specific to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Revision The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Bureau of Certification has released the Announcement C-20-09-Revised, Emergency Temporary Relocation of Facility due to the Governor Issuing a Declaration of Disaster...Read More

DS Announcement 20 #02 COVID-19 Related Policies Announcements and Communications that are Sunset or Obsolete The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Bureau of Policy and Professional Development has released DS Announcement 20 #02: COVID-19 Related Policies Announcements and Communications that are Sunset or Obsolete. Numerous policy announcements and communications, related to...Read More