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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.
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ELRC- Announcements (OBSOLETE)
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Dec
[OBSOLETE] ELRC 23-01: Increase to Child Care Works Base Payment Rates for DHS Certified Providers
December 31, 2024
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Jun
[OBSOLETE] ELRC 23-05: Keystone STARS Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Award
June 30, 2024
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May
[OBSOLETE] ELRC-22-04: 2022 Keystone STARS Performance Standards and Program Manual
May 16, 2022
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Apr
[OBSOLETE] ELRC 22-02: Child Care Technology Access Award
April 20, 2022
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Dec
[OBSOLETE] ELRC-21-11: Increase to Child Care Works Base Payment Rates
December 6, 2021
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Oct
[OBSOLETE] ELRC 21-09: Child Care Works (CCW) Payment During the Ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
October 4, 2021
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Sep
[OBSOLETE] ELRC 21-08: Keystone STARS Designation Extensions
September 30, 2021
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Aug
[OBSOLETE] ELRC 21-06: Restoring Child Care Works Invoicing, Attendance and Payment Policies
August 24, 2021
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12
Jul
[OBSOLETE] ELRC 21-05: Keystone STARS During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
July 12, 2021
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Jul
[OBSOLETE] ELRC 21-04: Child Care Works Payment During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
July 6, 2021
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