Created in 2007 by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), The Pennsylvania Key implements the work and supports the policies developed and managed by OCDEL. Learn More. >
Beth Simon Most of us are in the early childhood and education field for our love of children and desire to make the world a better place by enriching the lives of children. Because of this outlook the business side of owning, operating, and managing the daily operations of a childcare are often an after-thought.Read More
UPDATE 02/03/2022: SESSIONS ARE NOW FULL! Early childhood education providers working in Pennsylvania child care and having knowledge of, or experience with, the Keystone STARS system are invited to participate in an online focus group. The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) wants to learn more about the experience of leaders of center-based,...Read More
Kelli Harris Chinese New Year, or Lunar Year, as it is also called, dates back about 3,500 years. Chinese New Year is filled with stories and myths. One of the most popular is about the mythical beast Nian, who ate livestock, crops, and even people on the eve of a new year. To prevent Nian...Read More