For this episode, we will explore a variety of prevention strategies for behaviors we know are occurring in programs and potentially could cause health and safety concerns. Our special guest, Staci Kenney, Division Chief of Bureau of Early Intervention and Family Supports, joins to provide insight on when and how to request early intervention.Read More

Angel Avery How can you incorporate language development into your infant room? Diapering/toileting times: Discuss what you are doing as you change a diaper. ‘I am changing your diaper. I going to remove your pants and take off the dirty diaper.” Count the number of snaps on the onesies. Talk about 3-D materials hanging above...Read More

Welcome to the “Let’s Talk Quality” blog feature where we spotlight a member of the Pennsylvania Program Quality Assessment (PQA) Team each month. Have fun getting to know our team!Read More

ELRC Announcement 25-#01 announces how changes to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) will impact Early Care and Education providers using NAEYC Accreditation as a Keystone STARS, OCDEL-approved, Alternate Pathway to a STAR 4 designation.Read More