The Department of Health (DOH) is currently evaluating devices that can eliminate viruses, bacteria, mold and other pathogens from air and surfaces, simultaneously. The devices could be stand alone or wall mounted, utilize a standard outlet for power, and would come with 2 years of supplies that may be needed to run the device. If [...]
Shortly after the start of the federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 (PHE), the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), required all licensed child care operators to submit information on children and staff who tested positive for COVID-19 on the Licensed Facility COVID Data Collection Tool. OCDEL will end this reporting requirement and close the [...]
Updated OCDEL-Approved Listings of Curricula and Developmental Assessment Tools in Keystone STARS In March 2023, OCDEL released updated approved listings for both curricula and assessment tools for use in Keystone STARS, effective July 1, 2023. Two approved developmental assessments were omitted in error from the OCDEL approved developmental assessment listing. Those previously omitted assessments are as [...]
Family Child Care Home (FCCH) providers or a Group Child Care Home (GCCH) providers who have questions concerning their program or are in need of resources, are invited to join Janine Pagano, Family Child Care Coordinator, during the Virtual Office Hours. Janine can help answer questions or provide resources for FCCH and GCCH providers. Join [...]
