Happy Holidays from the PQA team!Read More

Welcome to the “Let’s Talk Quality” blog feature where we spotlight a member of the Pennsylvania Program Quality Assessment (PQA) Team each month. Have fun getting to know our team!Read More

Early childhood teachers have a very important job in helping young children grow and learn. But sometimes, their own fitness can be overlooked.Read More

Child care providers working in before school, after school, and summer camp programs—also known as School-Age Care (SAC)—are encouraged to enhance their professional development by earning the School-Age Professional Credential.Read More

The Pennsylvania Director Credential serves as a benchmark for assessing and validating the skills and competencies of directors and administrators in leading high-quality early childhood and school-age programs. It emphasizes both personal and professional achievements, contributions to the field, and active participation in professional activities beyond day-to-day program operations. The credential is recognized within both...Read More