The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Bureau of Early Learning Policy and Professional Development, has released the Announcement ELRC 21-#02 Increase to Child Care Works Base Payment Rates. The Announcement announces an increase to base rates paid to providers participating in Child Care Works (CCW). Base payment rates are also known...Read More

Two flowcharts are now available to aid Pennsylvania early childhood educational programs in determining next steps when programs are temporarily closed due to COVID-19. View the Announcement from Dec. 21, 2020, then the Reopening of Certified Child Care Facilities Temporarily or Permanently Closed Due to COVID-19 Flowchart (PDF) or the Reopening of Keystone STARS Child Care...Read More