Listen to a Conversation on Recent CDA Credentialing Changes from the Leadership at the CDA Council.Read More

Welcome to the PA Program Quality Assessor (PQA) Team Spotlight feature. We hope you enjoy getting to know our team better!Read More

If you've considered providing your expertise to childcare professionals throughout Pennsylvania, consider becoming a PQAS Instructor!Read More

What is PQAS?  The Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) is a statewide approval system implemented by The Pennsylvania Key and the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to ensure quality professional development for early childhood and school‑age professionals across Pennsylvania.  PQAS maintains a registry of approved Professional Development Instructors and Professional Learning Organizations (PLOs), helping...Read More

How often do you require children to ‘get a book and read’? Do you notice that children avoid the book area in your room? Do the children choose books during free play? Do they have favorite books? What can you do to make reading engaging for childrenRead More

Welcome to the PA Program Quality Assessor (PQA) Team Spotlight feature. We hope you enjoy getting to know our team!Read More

Check out this new resource to help you find Professional Development Events in the PD Registry.Read More

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 the changing...Read More