The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Bureau of Certification Services recently released Episode #9 – Facility File Requirement Fundamentals: Understanding What’s Required and Why (16:15) of the podcast The Confluence. This episode of The Confluence Podcast walks providers through what is required in a staff and facility person file and when a file is not necessary.

Started in 2024, the Confluence Podcast comes from the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)’s Bureau of Certification Services. Confluence means a flowing together. In a literal sense, it’s about rivers. But it’s more often used to talk about the coming together of factors or ideas. Join hosts Ruby Martin, Director of OCDEL’s Bureau of Certification Services, and Chris Loos, Regional Manager for Western Region, for their monthly podcast that will take you on a journey to understand the complexities of OCDEL’s Bureau of Certification Services, DHS Certification Services Bureau in partnership with stakeholders across the commonwealth, most importantly Early Childhood providers, children, and families.

Listen to Episode 9 or revisit past episodes.