TEACH offers early learning professionals a debt-free path to higher education, supporting them as they work to become stronger teachers and earn thriving wages. Help get the word out about this opportunity to early childhood program directors and staff.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but priority consideration is given to complete applications submitted by Friday, July 10, 2026, for Fall 2026. (Semester begins mid-late August.)

Visit the Early Educator Resources - Pennsylvania Child Care Association page for the TEACH College Enrollment Checklist and a recording of the recent TEACH scholarship information session.

If you know an early educator who would benefit from TEACH, please share this information!

TEACH Early Childhood® Pennsylvania is supported by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) of Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) and Pennsylvania’s Department of Education (PDE). For more information, visit dhs.pa.gov and education.pa.gov. 

TEACH Early Childhood® Pennsylvania is a licensed program of Early Years and is administered by the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA).