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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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Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC-) Announcements
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Dec
ELRC-24-04: Increase to Child Care Works (CCW) Base Payment Rates for Department of Human Services (DHS) Certified Providers
December 9, 2024
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27
Nov
ELRC-24-03: 2024-25 Child Care Start Up and Expansion Grants
November 27, 2024
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05
Aug
ELRC-24-02: 2024-25 Keystone STARS Continuous Quality Improvement Awards
August 5, 2024
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29
May
ELRC 24-01: Updated Provider Agreements for Certified Child Care Providers
May 29, 2024
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31
Aug
ELRC 23-04: 2023 Keystone STARS Performance Standards, Program Manual, and Accompanying Resources
August 31, 2023
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21
Mar
ELRC 23-03: Requirements for Instructors Applying for Professional Development Instructor Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) Approval
March 21, 2023
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22
Dec
ELRC 22-09: Registration Fees for Department of Human Services (DHS) Certified Child Care Providers Participating in Child Care Works (CCW)
December 22, 2022
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01
Dec
ELRC 22-07: OCDEL-Approved Curricula and Developmental Assessment Tools in Keystone STARS
December 1, 2022
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01
Dec
ELRC 21-08: Requirements for Programs Using an OCDEL-Approved Alternate Pathway to a Keystone STARS Designation in the Professional Development (PD) Registry
December 1, 2022
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30
Aug
ELRC-22-06: Required Professional Development Training for DHS Certified Child Care Providers Participating in Child Care Works
August 30, 2022
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