Announcement DS-03: Inclusion of All Children in Early Childhood Education Programs in Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Bureau of Certificate Services, Bureau of Policy and Professional Development, Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports, and Bureau of Operations and Monitoring have released the Announcement DS-03, Inclusion of All Children...Read More

Did you know: 1,400+ early childhood education providers shared info in the June survey 1,200+ early childhood education providers shared info in the July survey 1,100+ early childhood education providers shared info in the August survey The 2019 novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had significant impacts on the child care provider community beginning in March 2020. The Office of...Read More

Recently, the Pennsylvania Department of Health released the COVID Alert PA exposure notification application. It is now live in the Google and Apple stores, and you can download it for free at: Google Play Store Apple App Store COVID Alert PA is a free mobile app using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology and the Exposure Notification System developed...Read More

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification, has released the Announcement C-20-12, Interim Guidance for Certified Child Care Facilities Operating During the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic. This guidance covers policies and procedures providers should implement during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also provides certified child care facilities with guidance on how to handle a...Read More

Did you miss news or information sent the last two weeks? Welcome to the initial edition of the ECE Recap where you can find a recap of the last two week’s early childhood education information from the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). Click here to read the OCDEL ECE Recap.Read More

Announcement 20 #15, Changes to Policy Regarding Parents/Caretakers Caring for Their Own Children in a Child Care Setting During the COVID-19 Pandemic The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Bureau of Policy and Professional Development, has released Announcement 20 #15, Changes to Policy Regarding Parents/Caretakers Caring for Their Own Children in a Child...Read More

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and the Pennsylvania Key (PA Key) are seeking applications for partnership in the provision of Early Head Start (EHS) and/or Early Head Start Child Care Partnership (EHSCCP) services. The Office of Head Start has made available opportunities for expansion for both EHS and EHSCCP, application...Read More

The September edition of the PA Early Ed News shares a video message from OCDEL’s Deputy Secretary, Tracey Campanini,  information about the Keystone STARS Performance Standards, OCDEL Provider Survey and more.Read More

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released the Announcement: ELRC-20 #14, Keystone STARS Designation Process for FY 20-21. This Announcement provides information to child care programs regarding the processes for Keystone STARS Designations for the 20/21 FY. Virtual components have been added to the Keystone STARS designation process in order to...Read More