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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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Aug
ELRC-22-05: Sunset or Obsolete Keystone STARS Policy Announcements
August 4, 2022
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May
ELRC 22-03: Updated Streamlined Keystone STARS Designation System within the Pennsylvania Professional Development Registry
May 2, 2022
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07
Apr
ELRC 22-01: Systems Alignment to the Pennsylvania Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
April 7, 2022
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29
Nov
ELRC-21-10: Non-Traditional Care Add-on Rates
November 29, 2021
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21
Sep
ELRC 21-07: Change in Policy Regarding Eligibility for Owners/Operators of a Child Care Facility
September 21, 2021
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21
Jun
ELRC 21-03: Eligibility and Process for Extending Keystone STAR 4 Reciprocity to Head Start and Early Head Start Federal Grantee Locations
June 21, 2021
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18
Feb
ELRC 21-02: Increase to Child Care Works Base Payment Rates
February 18, 2021
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17
Jul
ELRC 20-11: Restoring Child Care Works Payment Practices Based on Attendance and Invoicing for All Children
July 17, 2020
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13
Mar
ELRC-20-02: Operational Recommendations for Early Childhood Providers Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 13, 2020
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21
Aug
ELRC 19-05: Tools for Promoting Healthy Weight Practices in Early Childhood Education: An Integrated Approach to Coaching
August 21, 2019
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